Megan Bloom had 16 points and freshman Gabrielle Collins came off the bench to add a career-high 12 points as River clinched at least a tie for second place in the 3A GSHL.
The Chieftains can clinch second outright with a win at Kelso on Friday.
Kate Kraft added 13 points and seven rebounds and Emma Fisk had six points and seven rebounds for River.
COLUMBIA RIVER 63, FORT VANCOUVER 20
FORT VANCOUVER — Molly Deleo 0, Yimei Kerr 6, Devyn Tilley 0, Emily Hengstler 0, Sydney Brugman 5, Esmeralda Espinoza 0, Jocelyn Salavea 3, Jhoana Hernandez 0, Keiana Kaysone-Taisacan 0, J. Azamar 6. Totals 8 (2) 2-10 20.
COLUMBIA RIVER — Ellie Furth 4, Marion Lilly 0, Kate Kraft 13, Teaghan Cowles 6, Holli Jo Chose 6, Gabrielle Collins 12, Katie Kolbe 0, Megan Bloom 16, Maddy Kessi 0, Emma Fisk 6. Totals 23 (7) 10-15 63.
