Rian Bassett and Isaiah Smith led the way as Columbia River won a tight Class 3A Greater St. Helens League road game at Prairie on Tuesday, 55-49.
Bassett finished with 21 points, including a 3-pointer late in the third quarter which gave Columbia River a two-point lead.
Columbia River led 31-20 at halftime, but Prairie rallied to a three-point lead late in the third quarter.
For River, Smith had 16 points. He made eight free throws including going 6 for 6 in the fourth quarter.
James Phillips scored 13 points and Mason Pack 11 to lead a balanced Prairie offense.
Columbia River was 15 for 21 from the free throw line, while Prairie shot only nine foul shots.
COLUMBIA RIVER 55, PRAIRIE 49
COLUMBIA RIVER — Devin Bolds 3, Bryan Wyche 5, Torey Jones 6, Rian Bassett 21, Clark Bryant 4, Isaiah Smith 16. Totals 18 (4) 15-21 55.
PRAIRIE — JaMariay McDonald 0, Reece Burnett 9, Mason Pack 11, James Phillips 13, Preston Brooks 7, Spencer Jordan 1, Mauro Mendez 8. Totals 19 (4) 7-9 49.
Columbia River 15 16 8 16–55
Prairie 7 13 17 12–49
JV — River won. C — River won.
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