Kelso had a hard time containing Lincoln’s 6-foot-4 post Sharayah Johnson in second half of a 3A bi-district quarterfinal game.
Johnson scored 19 of her 25 points after halftime after Lincoln trailed 21-17 at the intermission.
The Hilanders had two players foul out. Natalie Fraley led Kelso with 16 points.
Kelso will play Peninsula in a loser-out game Tuesday at Clover Park. Kelso will need to win two loser-out games to advance to state.
LINCOLN 55, KELSO 45
KELSO — Josie Ahrens 0, Alexis Kleven 6, Cooper Joy 6, Erin Tack 4, Evermore Kaiser 6, Mati Ohlson 4, Natalie Fraley 16, Madison Harkins 0, KK Perez 0, Grumbois 0, Storie 0. Totals 15 (4) 11-12 45.
LINCOLN — Banks 0, Aysen 9, Tomas 4, Blackburn 4, Johnson 25, Frazier 6, Warren 7. Totals 20 (1) 14-31 55.
Kelso 14 7 11 13–45
Lincoln 6 11 17 21–55
