Oregon High School Basketball - Grants Pass succumbs to Bend
December 4, 2010: Bend, OR 97701 The Bend Lava Bears topped the visiting Grants Pass Cavemen basketball team by a final score of 48-35 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Lava Bears face the Eagle Point Eagles (Eagle Point, OR) in a non-league game, on Saturday, December 4. Bend will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record.
With the defeat, Grants Pass moves to 0-2 on the year. The Cavemen travel to Springfield (Springfield, OR) to face the Millers in a non-league game on Friday, December 10. The Millers enter the game with a record of 1-0.
Game Summary
Kenzi Boehme scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Lava Bears to their second win of the season. Bend converted 20 of 26 free throw attempts in the home nonconference game, including nine of 11 in the fourth quarter. Mekayla Isaak added 14 points and Esme Rhine posted 10. Courtney Smith led the Lady Cavers with 14 points. The Lava Bears (2-0) led 25-17 at halftime. Grants Pass narrowed Bend's lead to six points, 40-34, late in the fourth quarter, but the Bears ended the game on an 8-1 run.
