YERINGTON - Jonathon Harris and David Simmons scored 21 points each to lead Rite of Passage to a 72-60 victory at home against Fernley in the 3A Division I opener for both teams on Saturday night.
Harris shot 8-for-8 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter as Rite of Passage (1-0, 5-9) put the game away. Simmons also contributed nine points as the Rams outscored Fernley 25-18 in the fourth quarter.
Tyler Selden led all scorers with 29 points for Fernley.
PREP BASKETBALL
Rite of Passage 72, Fernley 60
Fernley15151218-60
Rite of Passage14161725-72
Fernley (0-1)
Lambeth 4 0-0 8, Hanneman 2 0-0 5, Chisum 4 2-4 10, Selden 13 1-3 29, Reeder 2 4-4 8, TOTALS 25 7-11 60.
Rite of Passage (1-0, 5-9)
Alberti 1 4-12 6, Johnson 0 2-2 2, Arthur 6 4-6 16, Harris 3 15-17 21, Simmons 9 3-7 21, Beasley 2 2-4 6, TOTALS 21 30-48 72.
3-point goals: Fernlley 3 (Hanneman 1, Selden 2. Team fouls: Fernley 29, ROP 18.
Next game: Rite of Passage at Whittell.
