Grace Russell had a big night off the bench for Battle Ground, and Jossilyn Blackman ruled the inside game for the Tigers.
The victory keeps Battle Ground’s season alive for at least another day. The Tigers will travel to face Camas for second place in the Class 4A District 4 girls basketball tournament. Tip-off is 6 p.m. Friday.
The winner of that game will go to state. The loser’s season will be done.
Union’s season came to an end with Thursday’s loss.
Blackman finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Russell had nine points and seven boards. She beat the halftime buzzer with a 3-pointer, giving the Tigers and eight-point lead.
Emily Griffith added 10 points for Battle Ground. Kylie Smith had eight points and nine rebounds.
Katharine Williams led Union with 10 points.
BATTLE GROUND 64, UNION 56
UNION — Mailia Aguigui 6, Grace Davis 3, Sarah Garrison 2, Michelle Chin 1, Katharine Williams 10, Courtney Cranston 7, Kili Anderson 6, Abby Forsyth 5, Sarah Trostle 8, Emily Takayoshi 6, Avery Hoyt 2, Laura Beard 0. Totals 19 (6) 12-22 56.
BATTLE GROUND — Kayla Cruz 2, Emily Griffith 10, Alena Jarvis 8, Kylie Smith 8, Jossilyn Blackman 13, Morgan Stradley 0, Grace Russell 9, Madison Reeves 5, Marlayna Gillette 7, Izzy Luke 2. Totals 19 (5) 21-31 64.
Union 14 12 19 11—56
Battle Ground 14 20 13 17—64
