Kruzic scores 30, Days Creek boys top Riddle, 78-58

It was a season-high point total for the Wolves (8-8, 6-1 Skyline), who are tied with North Douglas for second place behind Myrtle Point in the league standings.

Kruzic had 12 points in the fourth quarter, converting 6 of 6 free throws, and grabbed nine rebounds and made four steals in the contest. Keith Gaskell contributed 17 points, eight boards and seven assists, and sophomore Keegan Stufflebeam had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

"It was a high energy game," Days Creek coach James Ellis said. "Riddle did a great job of running their offense and put us on our heels. Landon (Kruzic) was amazing — he was doing everything."

Jorden Palmer led the Irish (6-13, 2-5) with 21 points, shooting 9-of-12 from the field and hitting three 3-pointers. Preston Wylie chipped in 15 points and Leo Lopez scored 12.

Days Creek hosts Camas Valley and Riddle travel to Myrtle Point Friday.

DAYS CREEK (78) — Landon Kruzic 30, Gaskell 17, K. Stufflebeam 10, C. Stufflebeam 7, Hopkins 6, Jenks 3, Harris 2, Geiger 2, Denson 1, Ladd. Totals 29 17-24 78.  

RIDDLE (58) — Jorden Palmer 21, Wylie 15, Lopez 12, T. Halstead 8, P. Halstead 2, Watson. Totals 23 5-14 58.

D. Creek;15;20;21;22;—;78

Riddle;11;14;14;19;—;58

3-Point Goals — D.C. 3 (Hopkins, Kruzic, C. Stufflebeam), Rid. 7 (Palmer 3, T. Halstead 2, Lopez 2). Total Fouls — D.C. 17, Rid. 16.

JV Score — Days Creek def. Riddle (two quarters).