Boys basketball: Union 68, Battle Ground 37

Jordan Chatman scored 25 points to go with a school record 14 rebounds as the Titans maintained a solid grip on first place in the 4A Greater St. Helens League.

Union’s pressure defense shut down Battle Ground, holding the Tigers to 11 points over the second and third quarters.

Tanner Nelson added 11 points, and Tyler Copp had 10 points. Chatman also had five assists and two steals.

UNION 68, BATTLE GROUND 37

BATTLE GROUND — Jamie Ford 6, Damien Ford 4, Jordan Olsen 4, Serg Ovchinnikov 5, Trevor Ingram 7, Tim Shkarovskiy 0, Miles Luke 1, Kevin Haynes 3, Kaleb McGary 7. Totals 13 (3) 8-21 37.

UNION — Dionte Ceaser 0, Kyle Mercer 7, Tyler Copp 10, Dominique Ceaser 2, Seaver Whalen 0, Tanner Nelson 11, Jordan Chatman 25, Trent Cowan 4, Kaben Humphrey-Butler 0, Gabe Rego 0, Brian Cairns 7, Micah Merfeld 2. Totals 26 (6) 10-14 68.

Battle Ground 12 4 7 14—37

Union 20 14 12 22—68

JV — Union 69-55; C — Battle Ground won.