Boys basketball: Hockinson 54, GP Vanier (B.C.) 39

Ry Paulsen scored 20 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead Hockinson at the Vince Dulcich Christmas Tournament in Astoria, Ore.

Paulsen hit two 3-pointers in the first quarter, which ended with the Hawks up 19-8. He hit two more in the second quarter to give Hockinson a 31-15 halftime lead.

“He really ignited us in the first half,” Hockinson coach Manny Melo said. “They played a lot of zone. We capitalized by shooting over the top of it.”

Hockinson (4-5) concludes play at the two-day event Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. against an opponent to be determined.

HOCKINSON 54, GP VANIER 39

HOCKINSON — Kinai Kiyokawa 5, Owen Bell 5, Matt Gospe 6, Kedrick Johnson 4, Jordan Lester 2, Weston Gullberg 0, Ry Paulsen 20, Ryder Poverud 8, Logan Klodt 4, John Crawford 0. Totals 21 (7) 5-9 54.

GP VANIER — Knopp 21, Hobeushield 10, Leopkey 3, Boutin 5. Totals 17 (1) 4-9 39.

Hockinson 19 12 15 8–54

GP Vanier 8 7 12 12–39