Jake Wise scored a game-high 34 points as the Wildcats picked up the non-league road win.
Hockinson led 29-22 at halftime, but La Center came out strong in the second half and outscored the Hawks 19-5 in the third quarter. The Hawks closed within one in the fourth quarter but could not regain the lead.
Ry Paulsen led the Hawks with 20 points including six 3-pointers.
LA CENTER 57, HOCKINSON 52
LA CENTER — Jon Eastman 0, Tristen Countryman 4, Jake Wise 34, Joe Bork 0, Avery Seter 4, Jackson Leslie 0, Matt Baher 6, Hunter Ecklund 9. Totals 30 (9) 6-10 57.
HOCKINSON — Devan Riggs 0, Ryder Poverud 6, Matt Henry 0, Sawyer Racanelli 1, Matt Gospe 5, Peyton Brammer 4, Ry Paulsen 20, Micah Paulsen 3, Cameron Venema 9, Mason Panfiglio 4. Totals 20 (9) 3-5 52.
