The free-throw line made the difference as the host Monarchs edged the Hawks in a 2A Greater St. Helens League game.
Mark Morris outscored Hockinson 20-7 from the foul line. The Hawks made only 7 of 27 free-throw attempts. The Monarchs’ free-throw shooting contributed to a 17-point second quarter and a 15-point fourth quarter.
Payton Wangler scored 16 points and Elle Tilkin had 12 points for Hockinson (4-7, 2-1). Brooke Walling scored 13 points and Kaylee Johnson 12 for Mark Morris (3-6. 1-1).
MARK MORRIS 48, HOCKINSON 43
HOCKINSON — Keeley Nordberg 1, Hannah Neibauer 6, Payton Wangler 16, Grace Gunderson 0, Brittany McGuire 7, Hailee Neibauer 1, Elle Tilkin 12, Elyse Fischer 0, Lauren Ellensohn 0. Totals 17 (2) 7-27 43.