Columbia River rallied from an early 10-0 deficit to take the lead, but ran out gas down the stretch.
Kelso hit a couple of key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to hand the Chieftains their second league loss.
Teaghan Cowles had 10 points for River, which was outrebounded 36-27.
KELSO 41, COLUMBIA RIVER 37
COLUMBIA RIVER — Ana Delgadillo 4, Marion Lilly 8, Kate Kraft 2, Teaghan Cowles 10, Holli Jo Chose 2, Megan Bloom 6, Ellie Walker 1, Morgan Anthony 0, Katie Anthony 4. Totals 16 (2) 3-11 37.
KELSO — Loryn Musgrove 8, Kady Bruce 12, Maycie Norman 0, Brianna Sorensen 0, Kalena Gustin 11, Sara Peterson 2, Mikkayla Wooten 1, Leach 7. Totals 14 (3) 10-15 41.
