SPOKANE — Ryan Moss poured in 41 points as Neah Bay held off a second-half rally for a 72-63 win against Taholah in the opening round of the boys Class 1B state basketball tournament today at Spokane Arena.
The Red Devils (20-3) advance to face Sunnyside Christian (22-5) in the semifinals Friday at 3:45 p.m.
Moss’ scoring outburst was three points shy of the 1B state tournament record of 44 set by Derek Isaak of Almira-Coulee-Hartline in 2012.
His 41 points set a sibling state record, topping the 40 points scored by his sister, Peninsula College sophomore Cierra Moss, in a state tournament win against Taholah in 2014.
Ryan Moss hit five 3-pointers and all 10 of his free-throw attempts. He hit four foul shots in the final 1:47 to keep the Chitwins at bay down the stretch.
