GRANTS PASS — Marissa Hayes scored a game-high 13 points and Jessica McClay and Kendall Kramer each added eight as Bend High knocked off host Grants Pass on Wednesday in what was both teams’ girls basketball season opener.

The Lava Bears (1-0) trailed 18-17 at halftime but held the Lady Cavers to just 12 points in the second half to secure the win. Grants Pass managed just 12 field goals against Bend and went 4 for 10 from the free-throw line.

“We played really well defensively, especially in the second half,” said Lava Bear coach Todd Ervin, who guided Bend to the Class 5A state tournament last season. “I really liked our defensive energy and effort.”

Delaney Crook and Lisa Sylvester each contributed four points for the Lava Bears, who outscored Grants Pass 9-3 in the fourth quarter.

In other Wednesday action:

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Crook County 61, Burns 48: PRINEVILLE — Kimmer Severance posted 21 points and 13 rebounds, Michaeline Malott had 11 points, six assists and four steals, and the Class 4A Cowgirls defeated 3A Burns in both teams’ season opener. Crook County (1-0) clung to a 25-22 lead at the half, but the Cowgirls outscored the Hilanders 36-26 the rest of the way, including a 19-11 advantage in the third quarter, to pick up the victory. Jena Ovens finished with 13 points for Crook County, and Bailee Wood provided valuable minutes off the bench, according to Cowgirls coach Mark Malott, when several players got into foul trouble.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Burns 70, Crook County 39: BURNS — The Class 4A Cowboys were no match for the 3A Hilanders in both teams’ season opener, as Crook County fell in the nonconference matchup. Crook County has a quick turnaround, as the Cowboys host Madras on Friday.

La Pine JV 54, Gilchrist 50: GILCHRIST — The Grizzlies dropped their season opener to the Hawks’ junior varsity squad in a nonconference tilt. Gilchrist will look to rebound on Friday, when the Grizzlies take on Central Christian at the Gilchrist Tournament.