Hockinson Hawks (Brush Prairie, WA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Shelton Highclimbers (Shelton, WA), 49-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hockinson upgrades its record to 7-5 on the season. The Hawks host Mark Morris (Longview, WA) to clash with the Monarchs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 2. The Monarchs go into the bout with a record of 7-3. Mark Morris won 38-32 in their recent non-league bout against Kelso (Kelso, WA)

Next up, the Highclimbers clash with the Elma Eagles (Elma, WA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Shelton will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 2-5 record after their 37-34 non-league win over Black Hills (Tumwater, WA).