Three consecutive steals by Max Ballantyne led to consecutive scoring possessions as the Spudders recovered from six points down to pull away for the win at the 1A district tournament at Kelso.
Ridgefield (16-5) used a big rebounding advantage and solid defense in outscoring Hoquiam 23-15 in the fourth quarter.
Sam Landerholm led the Spudders in scoring with 23 points, and Michael Potter had 17.
Ridgefield advances to face Onalaska on Tuesday at Black Hills or Kelso.
RIDGEFIELD 56, HOQUIAM 51
HOQUIAM (13-4) — Ronnie Espedal 17, Eddie Erhart 3, Cole Smith 11, Brandon Williams 8, Alex Fulton 6, Joel Brydon 6. Totals 17 (4) 5-10 51.
RIDGEFIELD (16-5) — Michael Potter 17, Sam Landerholm 23, Michael Schwinof 8, Brady Williams 4, Max Ballantyne 4, Marques Segundo 0, Austin Quigley 0, David Potter 0, AJ Olson 0, Kyle Morris 0, Josh Mason 0. Totals 17 (1) 19-26 56.
