River Ridge pulls away for 62-43 win over Mustangs
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TACOMA -- Sophie Russell
scored all 14 of her points in the first half, and River Ridge pulled
away in the second half for a 62-43 win over Prosser in the Class 2A
girls semifinals Friday night.
River Ridge led by just seven at halftime, before breaking open the
close game and earning its shot at a second consecutive state title.
Kelsey Russell added 13 points, Courtney Blume had 12 and Keisha
McDonald scored 11 for the Hawks, who improved to 23-3. Jasmine McDonald
grabbed 14 rebounds for the Hawks.
River Ridge led 29-22 at halftime, before outscoring the Mustangs (19-7)
33-21 in the second half.
Tamara Jones led Prosser with 16 points, 12 coming in the first half.
Jordan Brown added 14 for the Mustangs, who couldn't overcome 25
turnovers.
Prosser -- Jones 16, Brown 14, Cornwell 4, Concienne 3, French 2,
Mercer 2, Evans 2, Wilson, Hunt, Morrow, Anderson, Field. Totals
17-49 5-17 42.
River Ridge -- S. Russell 14, K. Russell 13, Blume 12, K. McDonald
11, J. McDonald 9, Cole 3, Penley, Freeman, Evans. Totals 22-60 5-23
39.
