Fraser drops 32 to lead Wolves past Bombers; LVR wins Jr Girls clash

By Nelson Daily Sports

Liam Fraser scored a game-high 32 points, including seven three-pointers, to lead the Grand Forks Wolves to a convincing 64-26 victory over the L.V. Rogers Bombers in West Kootenay Junior Boy's Basketball action Wednesday afternoon at the Hangar.

Fraser broke open a close game at halftime, scoring 18 points in the second half, 12 points coming from behind the arc as LVR struggled to apply any pressure on the Grand Forks shooting guard with its zone defence.

Grand Forks led 12-8 after one period and 25-18 at recess.

With the score 33-26 in the third quarter, the Wolves went on a 31-0 run to end the game.

Kyle Strohmann and Tanner Remo each added eight points while Riley Leighton had seven for the Wolves.

Mike Zarikoff had 10 points, while Brett Anderson added six points for the Bombers.

LVR hosts Mount Sentinel Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Hangar.

In the preliminary game, LVR edged Grand Forks 37-35 in West Kootenay Junior Girl's Basketball play.

The scored was tied 31-31 with time running out in the game before LVR scores six straight points to steal the win.

Camryn Parnell led LVR with 10 points while Bryce Winters had eight and Rylee Zondervan added five.

Tara Makortoff had 17 points to lead the Wolves. Kelsa Lesley added six points for Grand Forks while Zaley Howard had four.