After graduating one of the top scorers in program history, the Columbia River boys basketball team needed someone to take over that role. So far, Evan Dirksen has been the guy. Dirksen scored 21 points Tuesday as Columbia River pulled away from King’s Way Christian to win 63-44. The senior, who is a three-year starter, made 8 of 12 shots as River shot 58 percent from the field.

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