Braves guards combine to lead Kamiakin over Richland (w/ gallery)
By Jack Millikin, Tri-City Herald
RICHLAND — Following in the footsteps of an all-state guard can't be easy for Kamiakin's starting backcourt trio of Cooper Clyde, Cody Wilmoth and Javan Williams.
But if they continue their current level of play, those three will be giving their raucous but lovable fan base even more reasons to cheer instead of lamenting the loss of Case Rada, now a redshirt freshman at Boise State.
"It's tough to follow in someone's footsteps. We just do what we have to do," said Clyde, who led all scorers with 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting. The 6-foot-1 junior drained three of four from the 3-point line and added three steals.
"This is a fun team. Everybody plays together so well," he said.
Clyde, Williams and Wilmoth combined for 30 points and just five turnovers for the Braves during an impressive 77-49 win over Richland at Art Dawald Gymnasium.
Kamiakin (4-0) also shot 60 percent (29-of-48) from the field, including 7-of-14 from the 3-point line.
"We shot it well tonight. Anytime you can shoot that well in somebody else's place, you're going to do well," Braves coach Brian Meneely said. "I was really happy with how we defended."
Richland (2-2) struggled from the field in the first half, shooting just 19 percent (5-for-26). Meanwhile, Kamiakin used their tandem of Zach En'Wezoh and Justin Pedley to establish themselves inside. They combined for seven points and seven rebounds inside the first three minutes as the Braves opened up a 9-3 lead.
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