Girls basketball: Washougal 56, R.A. Long 30

Beyonce Bea had 21 points and 17 rebounds as the Panthers moved a step closer to the 2A Greater St. Helens League title with a home win.

The Panthers (12-4, 8-0) can clinch a share of the league title Tuesday with a win over Ridgefield or a loss by second-place Woodland (4-3).

Washougal coach Britney Knotts said her team has a one-game-at-a-time approach.

But that doesn’t mean the Panthers aren’t savoring each win as they roll through league play, having outscored opponents by an average of 27.6 points per game.

“We’re trying to ride the wave of excitement, but still stay grounded and pursue those bigger goals we want to achieve,” Knotts said.

Washougal has allowed an average of 36.5 points per game in league play. Defense was again a key on Saturday. The Panthers allowed just 11 points in the second half.

“That’s what we’re able to do since we have such a deep bench,” Knotts said.

Jaiden Bea added 14 points for Washougal. Kiara Cross had four steals and three assists.

Eastyn Reeves scored 15 points to lead R.A. Long (10-5, 4-4).

WASHOUGAL 56, R.A. LONG 30

R.A. LONG — Jayla Clark 0, Miranda Lomax 8, Myah Bodily 0, Arianna Maryott 1, Eastyn Reeves 15, Rayana Randall 4, Kailey Sirnio 0, Bobbi Clark 0. Totals 9 (1) 11-20 30.

WASHOUGAL — Kiara Cross 2, Jaiden Bea 14, Savea Mansfield 9, Beyonce Bea 21, McKinley Stotts 4, Erin Miner 0, Ashley Gibbons 1, McKenna Jackson 0, Sammy Mederos 0, Skylar Bea 5. Totals 19 (3) 15-25 56.

RA Long 13 6 4 7–30

Washougal 23 8 14 11–56

JV — Washougal won.

C — Washougal beat Columbia River.