Kim Lowery scored 12 points to lead Columbia River, which had trouble defending Kelso’s six-foot post Sierra Richards.
“We’ve lost two of our post players to injuries, so we had to basically guard her with guards,” River coach Carl Click said.
Richards finished with 12 points.
KELSO 55, COLUMBIA RIVER 38
KELSO — Kailynn Rae 2, Taylor Flick 7, Brianna Sorenson 4, Jamilee Iddings 11 , Sierra Richards 12, Taylor Leach 5, Sara Peterson 0, Loryn Musgrove 2, Kady Bruce 5, Brianna Salberg 5, Gustin 2 . Totals 18 (3) 10-18 55.
COLUMBIA RIVER — Bethany Lowery 6, Kim Lowery 11, Marion Lilly 7, Molly Bosch 4, Sydney Moore 2 , Jenna Joy 2, Megan Martin 2 , Megan Bloom 4, Teaghan Cowles 0. Totals 16 (1) 3-13 38.