Early turnovers — nine in the first quarter — plagued the Hawks against their District 4 rivals.
“That set us back,” Hawks coach Damon Roche said.
But the Hawks cut it to within eight at one stretch before the T-Birds pulled away. Tumwater led 26-12 at halftime.
Kylie Ritter led Hockinson with 17 points and five steald and Gracie Brammer had 13 points and five rebounds.
Abby Willette added seven rebounds with her three points.
TUMWATER 60, HOCKINSON 45
TUMWATER — Janiesse Armstrong 0, Lily McCauley 0, Natalie Sumrok 18, Olivia Bailon 5, Aubrey Amendala 18, Kaari Little 0, Khloe Murphy 0, Isabella Lund 13, Cassie Kaufman 6. Totals 26 (3) 5-8 60.
HOCKINSON — Allie Seekins 0, Addie Chappelle 2, Gracie Brammer 13, Delaney Chappelle 0, Abby Willette 3, Kylie Ritter 17, Ellie Ritter 2, Lauren Schadt 0, Lillie Mueller 4, Cordelia Plymale 4. Totals 18 (7) 6-14 45.
