Lancers derail Bulldogs, notch tie for league second

Colfax junior Chase Baerlocher pulls down a rebound against Lind/Ritzville/Sprague.

Liberty Lancers, who were defeated at Colfax in overtime in the first NE league round, stacked up a resounding 62-37 win over Colfax Tuesday on the east Spangle court. The hosts carved a seven-point lead at the half and then poured on the coal in the last two quarters.

Colfax, which shot under 30 percent from the floor during the game, hit just seven points in each of the last two quarters.

In combo with the missed shots, Colfax lost ground with few second shots while Liberty booked a 20-rebound edge for the ga...