Boys basketball: Battle Ground 53, Hockinson 48

Renato Mendoza scored all 13 of his points in the second half to spark the Battle Ground boys basketball team to a come-from-behind victory over Hockinson on Wednesday.

Hockinson led 23-13 at halftime, but the Tigers surged with 35-34 after three quarters.

“We got some turnovers in the second half that we turned into some transition baskets to get us going,” Battle Ground coach Wes Armstrong said. “Casey Spencer had a phenomenal game for us on both ends of the floor.”

Daelon Floyed led Battle Ground with 18 points and six rebounds. Ryder Poverud had 12 to lead Hockinson.

BATTLE GROUND 53, HOCKINSON 48

HOCKINSON — Devan Riggs 0, Ryder Poverud 12, Matt Henry 0, Sawyer Racanelli 3, Matt Gospe 4, Peyton Brammer 10, Ry Paulsen 7, Micah Paulsen 2, Cameron Venema 9, Mason Panfiglio 1. Totals 14 (4) 16-22 48.

BATTLE GROUND (3-0) — Jacob Currie 2, Casey Spencer 8, Jaiden Linville 7, Ryan Davis 0, Gunner Talkington 0, Brock Robinson 0, Renato Mendoza 13, Shane Hatch 5, Eiljah Parker 0, Dillon Hamilton 0, Daelon Floyd 18. Totals 16 (6) 15-19 53.

Hockinson 4 19 12 13–48

B. Ground 7 6 21 19–53

JV — Battle Ground won.

C — Battle Ground won.