The visiting Monarches took their game inside and took over in the second half of the Class 2A Greater St. Helens League game for a 56-44 victory Monday at Ridgefield.
Ridgefield, on the strength of its transition game, outscored the visitors 22-9 in the second quarter and held a five-point lead at halftime. But Mark Morris controlled play in the third quarter, building a 44-36 lead.
Josh Mason scored 15 points and Kyle Morris added 11 for Ridgefield, but the Spudders didn’t match the Monarchs depth or strength around the basket.
Tanner Brill led Mark Morris scoring with 16 points and Von Johnson added 12.
MARK MORRIS 56, RIDGEFIELD 44
MARK MORRIS — Grant Gibb 6, Tanner Brill 16, Von Johnson 12, Hayden Tapani 4, Ryan Littlefield 4, Seth Huhta 2, A.J. Golden 0, Keigan Baker 3, Nate Teeters 3, Hayden Tilton 6. Totals 17 (7) 14-19 56.
