The free-throw line was the difference as the Panthers held off the host Spudders.
Washougal outscored Ridgefield 32-2 from the foul line, winning despite making only 11 field goals. The Spudders were 2 for 18 from the line. They were as close as one point in the fourth quarter but were unable to knock down the free throws to take a lead.
Washougal finished tied with Woodland for second place in the Class 2A Greater St. Helens League. Those teams will play off at 7 p.m. Thursday at Ridgefield for seeding into the district tournament.
Noah Prangley led Washougal with 19 points. Travis Gottsch scored 24 for Ridgefield.
WASHOUGAL 57, RIDGEFIELD 52
WASHOUGAL — Yorro Bah 10, Dan Davis 5, Ryan Taylor 11, Noah Prangley 19, Spencer Adams 6, Collin Prangley 0, Dylan Snapp 4, Curt Crosby 2. Totals 11 (3) 32-45 57.
RIDGEFIELD — Tim Radosevich 2, Travis Gottsch 24, Colin Stakup 0, Logan Moses 6, Noah Couch 3, Austin Wellman 6, Austin Dahaan 7, Louden Wardius 2, J.D. Wolniewicz 2, Riley Knottnerus 0. Totals 20 (10) 2-18 52.
