Boys basketball: Columbia River 63, Mark Morris 36

The Chieftains jumped out to a 23-8 lead after the first quarter and kept up the solid defense to beat the visiting Monarchs on Tuesday in the 2A GSHL matchup.

Columbia River’s Nate Snook scored a game-high 20 points, and Josh Kukula scored 15 points on five 3-pointers.

The Chieftains’ defense clamped down on Mark Morris and didn’t allow any player in double-digit scoring. Kobe Parlin was the leader with nine for the Monarchs.

COLUMBIA RIVER 63, MARK MORRIS 36

MARK MORRIS — Deacon Dietz 1, Tanner Liasjo 0, Kobe Parlin 9, Keoni Makaiwi 0, Garrett Ness 3, Stephen Rooklidge 0, Rome Hendrickson 3, Jack Shipley 4, Jamison Watson 8, Ashton Harvey 8, Jaden Anderson 0. Totals 14 (5) 3-10 36.

COLUMBIA RIVER — Nate Snook 20, Alex Miller 7, Daniel Hjort 0, Juelz Mendoza 0, Josh Kukula 15, Homero Anguiano 5, Sam James 2, Isaiah Bolds 0, Marc Miranda 4, Scott Parkin 0, Alex Houston 2, Michael Foust 2, Dylan Valdez 6. Totals 23 (10) 7-10 63.

Mark Morris 8 4 9 15–36

Columbia River 23 11 11 18–63

JV — Columbia River won

C — Columbia River 47-42