The Chieftains gradually pulled away from visiting R.A. Long with a balanced scoring effort.
“They defended us well out of the chute,” River coach David Long said. “It was just a slow drag, then you looked up and we were up by 20.”
Caden Dezort and Nate Snook had eight points each for Columbia River.
COLUMBIA RIVER 54, R.A. LONG 34
R.A. LONG — Elijah Sharer 4, Dana Carthcart 1, Chandler Lyon 1, Jacob Thompson 6, Ryan Plampin 0, Conner Wallace 11, Corbin Comin 0, Cole Kotera 5, Jacob Childers 2, Herbie Desrouleaux 0, Taner Rybnikar 4. Totals 9 (2) 14-24 34.
COLUMBIA RIVER — Nate Snook 8, Damitre Wells 2, David Anderson 2, Mason Waite 6, Jacob Hjort 7, Evan Dirksen 4, Caden Dezort 8, Kiran Brar 2, Skyler Grote 0, Jack Armstrong 6, Brenden Geist 1, Nasseen Gutierrez 5, Kyle Gomez 2, Matt Asplund 1, Alex Miller 0. Totals 19 (6) 10-24 54.
