Photos: Jalen Atkins, Barlow take control of Mt. Hood race with win over rival Gresham

Atkins had 31 points and Mason Bierbrauer scored 18 for the Bruins.

Jalen Atkins had 31 points, Mason Bierbrauer scored 18, and Barlow notched a 91-72 victory over city rival Gresham on Friday at Barlow High School. 

Nate Forrar added 15 points and Cole Patrick chipped in 11 for the Bruins (15-4, 8-0), who have a two-game lead over Gresham (14-4, 6-2) and Central Catholic (10-8, 6-2) atop the Mt. Hood Conference.

Esyah Pippa-White had 31 points for the Gophers. Scotty Riddle (18) and Ulises Gutuerrez-Guzman (13) also scored in double figures. 

Photos by Ken Waz