2A boys basketball: Prosser scores 22 unanswered points to run away from Ridgefield 83-57

RICHLAND — Here’s the thing about Mustangs. They like to run.

Prosser broke loose to score the first 22 points of the fourth quarter as the Mustangs ran away from Ridgefield 83-57 in a Class 2A boys basketball state opening round game Saturday at Richland High School.

The loss ended the Spudders’ season at 15-9.

But the lopsided final score obscured the fact that this was a close battle for three quarters.

Prosser came out hot, knocking down five 3-pointers in the first quarter to take a 28-9 lead.

But the Spudders used some defensive energy to create transition baskets that rallied them to within one point of Pasco in the second quarter.

The Mustangs eventually took a 37-35 lead into halftime.

Drew Krsul’s basket to open the third quarter tied the game at 37-37 before the Mustangs ran off 10 straight points.

Ridgefield again fought back to within six before Prosser led 57-50 after three quarters.

Then Prosser ran away with the game. The Mustangs’ 22-point run gave them a 79-50 lead to put the game away.

Jamison McCann had 22 points to lead the Spudders.

PROSSER 83, RIDGEFIELD 57

RIDGEFIELD — Tallon Hood 2, Mason Thompson 0, Talon Sosky 0, Jamison McCann 22, Drew Krsul 9, Jack Hughes 7, Henry Wikstrom 8, Tyler Thompson 0, Gavin Perry 0, Isaiah Ashenfelter 9. Totals 21 (6) 9-13 57.

PROSSER — Dalin Cortes 3, Koby McClure 24, Adrian Rivera 6, Branden Clarke 0, Daniel Diaz Garcia 0, Noah Medrano 0, Landon Bailey 24, Killian Phillips 8, Tyler Groenveld 3, Autry Hoefer 0, Trent Russell 15. Totals 30 (8) 15-17 83.

Ridgefield       11          24          15          7—57

Prosser             28          9            20          26—83