The Columbia River boys basketball team clinched a share of the 2A Greater St. Helens League title with a stifling defensive effort in a 54-23 win over Washougal on Friday.
River did not allow Washougal to score in double figures in any quarter. The Chieftains built a 25-7 halftime lead.
Jacob Hjort paced River with 16 points. The Chieftains completed league play at 11-1. Mark Morris (10-1) completes league play Tuesday at home against Ridgefield.
COLUMBIA RIVER 54, WASHOUGAL 23
COLUMBIA RIVER — Nate Snook 0, David Anderson 2, Mason Waite 8, Jacob Hjort 16, Evan Dirksen 9, Caden Dezort 5, Kiran Brar 0, Skyler Grote 4, Jack Armstrong 5, Brenden Geist 0, Nasseen Gutierrez 2, Kyle Gomez 3. Totals 22 (7) 3-8 52.
