Having lost its last four games, Woodland’s 2A Greater St. Helens League clash against R.A. Long took on extra importance for coach Andrew Johnson.
“It was a must win for us tonight,” Johnson said. “This was the most important game of the season after having that stretch of not playing our best.”
Playing its first game in 11 days, Woodland came through with a 62-38 home win.
Palmer Dinehart, Isaiah Flanagan and Tyler Flanagan each scored 14 points. Dinehart added 12 rebounds while Wyatt Harsh had six points and eight rebounds.
Leading 17-13 after one quarter, Woodland (6-5, 1-2) clamped down on defense. The Beavers allowed just six points each in the second and third quarters.
“We made them turn it over quite a few times in the press,” Johnson said. “It wasn’t just a one-person effort tonight. It’s what we needed.”
Jacob Thompson scored 17 points to lead R.A. Long (4-7, 0-3).
WOODLAND 62, R.A. LONG 38
R.A. LONG — Elijah Sharer 0, Cameron Holden 1, Jacob Thompson 17, Conner Wallace 9, Cole Kotera 0, Jacob Childers 2, Herbie Desrouleaux 0, Taner Rybnikar 8. Totals 15 (2) 4-13 38.
WOODLAND — Ryan Cooney 0, Tommy Lewellen 2, Wyatt Harsh 6, Kyle Groce 0, Isaiah Flanagan 14, Brady Burns 0, Gabe Garfield 2, Palmer Dinehart 14, Tyler Flanagan 14, Alex Bishop 8, Trey Hanson 2. Totals 26 (5) 8-12 62.
R.A. Long 13 6 6 12–38
Woodland 17 16 16 13–62
JV — Woodland 53-24. C — R.A. Long won.
