Richland was able to get to the free-throw line at crucial times, making 15 of 17, and held off Prairie in the semifinal of the Curtis Winter Classic.
Prairie’s Greg Bernash had a career-high 31 points, scoring 14 in the fourth quarter. He was 9 of 10 from the free-throw line.
Richland’s Landon Radliff and Steven Beo combined for 58 points.
Prairie plays either Post Falls or Curtis at 5:30 p.m. today.
RICHLAND 67, PRAIRIE 61
PRAIRIE — Palmer Goecke 0, Kameron Osborn 0, Braiden Broadbent 0, Michael Stockbridge 12, Seth Hall 12, Ethan Rouse 0, Chase Lund 0, Dwayne Stewart 2, Greg Bernash 31, Ronnie McPherson 4, Matthew Kogler 0. Totals 23 (8) 9-14 61.
RICHLAND — Wagar 2, Radliff 38, Beo 20, Kurtz 7, Sorn 0. Totals 21 (10) 15-17 67.
Prairie 15 14 15 17–61
Richland 10 17 24 16–67
