CC Men: Everett Routs Blazers in Red Devil Classic

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LONGVIEW — Poor shooting doomed Centralia here Friday afternoon in an 84-58 loss to Everett in the first round of the Red Devil Classic men’s basketball tournament.

The Trailblazers shot just 18 of 62 from the field — including 1 of 13 from behind the 3-point arc — in the loss.

Vidal Griffin came off the bench to lead Centralia with 14 points, but the Blazers trailed 38-25 at the intermission.



Jephthah Donkor added 10 points and 10 rebounds for Centralia, while Joshua Broughton also scored 10 points.

Five Everett players scored in double figures, including Derek Brown Jr., who scored 10 with seven rebounds and seven assists. Brevin Brown and Quadir Williams led the Trojans with 13 points each.

Centralia (0-2) will face Yakima Valley at 1 p.m. today as the Red Devil Classic continues.