The Chieftains hit 12 3-pointers and had five players score in double figures in a non-league win.
Joey Bean scored 15 points, Nathan Hawthorne had 14 and Chad Pedigo had 11 for Columbia River (9-3). Spencer Long and Andrew Vickers each added 10 points.
“This team spreads it around,” River coach David Long said. “They’re unselfish and they all can shoot. Our kids did a nice job of penetrating and kicking out.”
River scored 24 points in the second quarter to build a 39-30 halftime lead.
COLUMBIA RIVER 69, CENTRALIA 54
CENTRALIA — Kerner 10, Dulin 2, Berduzoo 2, Wasson 5, D. Bailey 7. H. Bailey 12, Boegberg 5, Peters 11. Totals 19 (6) 10-15 54.
COLUMBIA RIVER — Nathan Hawthorne 14, Joey Bean 15, Andrew Vickers 10, Vincent Daniels 0, Jacob Hjort 9, Drew Moore 0, Tyler Hellman 0, Spencer Long 10, Chad Pedigo 11, Christian Stromme 0, Spencer Black , Grant Turner 0, Jordan Hall 0. Totals 26 (12) 5-9 69.
