Coach James Ensley praised his team’s defense, which had 17 steals as it etched out a victory in Longview to earn its fourth victory in five games.
James Husband, Jr., had a game-high 23 points on 7 of 16 shooting with six rebounds. He also had two steals.
Five players had at least two steals apiece. Jameel Morton led Fort with five and Travis Huffman had four.
FORT VANCOUVER 53, R.A. LONG 51
FORT — Dakota Jones 4, James Husband, Jr. 23, Johnny Green 4, Travis Huffman 3, Jameel Morton 4, Vinnie Bennett 14, Ezekiel Block 0, Myron Lawrence 1. Totals 17 (6) 13-22 53.
