Boys basketball: Battle Ground 74, Washougal 47

Daelon Floyd scored 19 points and led a strong defensive effort as the Tigers opened their season with a win.

Renato Mendoza added 12 points and Shane Hatch scored 10 for Battle Ground, which led 24-6 after the first quarter.

“They shot the ball really well,” Washougal coach Malcolm Estes said. “They played outstanding defense. They were physical and tough.”

Jake Klackner scored 12 points to lead Washougal (0-3).

BATTLE GROUND 74, WASHOUGAL 47

BATTLE GROUND — Jacob Currie 10, Casey Spencer 4, Jaiden Linville 0, Ryan Davis 16, Gunner Talkington 2, Brock Robinson 0, Renato Mendoza 12, Shane Hatch 10, Dillon Hamilton 0, Daelon Floyd 19. Totals 30 (7) 7-11 74.

WASHOUGAL (0-3) — Louie Barles 5, Collin Prangley 5, Ben Gutkind 4, Jake Klackner 12, Troy Prince-Butterfield 2, Mitchell Leon 4, Carter Murray 4, Carson Adams 7, John Miner 0, Bailey Deming 0, Nick Oakes 1, Ryan Bausch 3. Totals 13 (5) 16-28 47.

Bat.Ground 24 18 16 16–74

Washougal 6 20 12 9–47

JV — Battle Ground 64-56

C — Battle Ground 51-47.