Bento scored on a putback .
Ballew hit a leaner to draw Portland closer , but a free throw from senior Evan Christensen made it 17 - 12 Thornton Academy after one quarter .
Bento scored on a putback and Ballew hit a leaner to draw Portland closer , but a free throw from senior Evan Christensen made it 17 - 12 Thornton Academy after one quarter .