The Class 3A Chieftains couldn’t keep up with one of the state’s best 2A teams.
W.F. West outscored the host Chieftains 17-4 in the second quarter to break open Friday’s nonleague game. The Bearcats from Chehalis are 12-1 and No. 2 in the latest Associated Press 2A poll.
River (12-4) was outrebounded 30-17.
“We were outmatched,” River coach Carl Click said. “We tried some things on defense that worked better in the second half, but we could never match their height.”
Megan Bloom led River with 22 points.
W.F. WEST 54, COLUMBIA RIVER 37
W.F. WEST — Lofgren 9, Kelly 6, McKay 7, Parker 12, Pannette 3, Spencer 17. Totals 23 (1) 7-12 54.
COLUMBIA RIVER — Ellie Furth 0, Amara Moore 0, Marion Lilly 2, Kate Kraft 5, Teaghan Cowles 2, Holli Jo Chose 4, Gabrielle Collins 2, Katie Kolbe 0, Megan Bloom 22, Maddy Kessi 0, Emma Fisk 0. Totals 14 (7) 2-2 37.
