The Hawks’ man-to-man defense took over down the stretch as Hockinson used a big fourth quarter to win the non-league game.
The Hawks outscored the Chieftains 17-2 in the fourth quarter to provide the margin of victory. The Chieftains did not have a field goal in the fourth quarter.
Katelyn McGuire had 12 points, five steals and six rebounds for Hockinson. Sydnie Cole provided six steals, Brianna Curtis had four steals and six rebounds, and Ellie Tilkin grabbed seven boards.
Kim Lowery scored 18 of her 20 points before halftime for Columbia River, when she hit four 3-pointers.
HOCKINSON 53, COLUMBIA RIVER 38
COLUMBIA RIVER — Bethany Lowery 0, Kim Lowery 20, Leilani Wildman 0, Holli Jo Chose 5, Molly Bosch 2, Sydney Moore 0, Jenna Joy 0, Megan Martin 2, Megan Bloom 4, Teaghan Cowles 5. Totals 13 (4) 8-16 38.
HOCKINSON — Isabella Koenig 2, Brianna Curtis 5, Kelsey Dunham 7, Meghan Vandermaas 4, Katelyn McGuire 12, Summer Dean 0, Brooke Sparks 6, Lexi Schommer 2, Kaylee Hartloo 0, Elle Tilkin 5, Sydnie Cole 7, Hannah Neibauer 3, Hannah Wrightson 0. Totals 19 (1) 14-24 53.
Columbia River 12 13 11 2–38
Hockinson 10 11 15 17–53
JV — Columbia River won both.
