Hockinson Hawks (Brush Prairie, WA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Woodland Beavers (Woodland, WA), 70-68 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hockinson upgrades its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Columbia (White Salmon, WA) to play the Bruins in a non-league bout on Monday, December 18. The Bruins come into the bout with a record of 3-3. Columbia lost 63-45 in their recent non-league bout against Montesano (Montesano, WA)

Next up, the Beavers play the Washougal Panthers (Washougal, WA) in a 2A Greater St. Helens bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Woodland will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 64-60 league loss to Columbia River (Vancouver, WA).