Seniors Grace Russell and Payton Wangler led the way with 20 and 18 points for the Hawks.
Russell had a double-double with 10 rebounds, also adding five assists and five blocks. Wangler had eight assists and five steals.
Freshman Meggie Kistler provided a spark off the bench in the third quarter as Hockinson (1-1) opened a 20-point edge.
Battle Ground’s Morgan Stradley led all scorers with 21 points, and Emeline Akengue added 17 for the Tigers (1-3).
HOCKINSON 62, BATTLE GROUND 52
BATTLE GROUND (1-3) — Brenley Billingsley 0, Megan Geiger 0, Jennifer Westrand 0, Morgan Stradley 21, Brianna Adams 12, Emily Gibbs 0, Madison Mukensnabl 2, Emeline Akengue 17. Totals 16 (2) 18-27 52.
HOCKINSON (1-1) — Emma Dietel 6, Payton Wangler 18, Megan Meindersee 0, Grace Russell 20, Brooklyn Byers 0, Adyson Dyer 6, Jasmine Shigeno 0, Meggie Kistler 6, Mackie Kelly 0, Lillie Mueller 5, Ellie Kistler 1. Totals 24 (8) 6-23 62.
B. Ground 5 13 15 19–52
Hockinson 13 15 19 15–62
JV — Hockinson won; C — Hockinson won.
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