A 27-point first quarter propelled Bend High to a 64-55 Intermountain Hybrid boys basketball win over Crook County on Tuesday night.

The visiting Cowboys fought back, though, whittling Bend’s lead to three points early in the fourth quarter. The Lava Bears regained their balance midway through the fourth and fended Crook County off with solid free-throw shooting and an “all-around team effort,” said Scott Baker, a Bend assistant coach.

“We got off to a great start, which is something we’ve been stressing all week,” Baker added.

David Larson paced the Lava Bears (5-5) with 21 points, six rebounds and five assists. Wyatt Beaumarchais chipped in 13 points, including three three-pointers, and Jaylin Robinson added seven points and seven rebounds. Dillon Dees led Crook County (6-5) with 16 points. Preston Washechek added 13 points and Troy Benton had 11.

Bend kicks off Intermountain Conference play at Summit on Friday. Crook County hosts Redmond High the same day.