FORKS — Behind a monster game from Titus Rowley, the new-look Forks Spartans overcame a huge game from Hoquiam’s Lincoln Niemi and beat the Grizzlies 70-59.

Rowley had 36 points, 18 rebounds, six steals, two assists and two blocked shots to counter Niemi’s 40 points.

“Niemi can score inside and if you don’t guard him, he hits a three in your face,” said Forks coach Keith Weekes. “We rotated five or six guys on him all night.”

Helping Rowley out was sophomore Radly Bennett, playing in just his second game as a varsity starter. He scored 14 points to go with 10 rebounds. Cash Barajas and Malachi Rowley each added six points.

It was a big win over a 1A squad for a Forks team that lost its all-league performers Brody Lausche and Kyle Lohrengel to graduation and is missing two other starter

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