Hockinson defends its string of league titles with 14-7 win over Ridgefield
Hawks come up with three stops inside their own 10 By Tim Martinez, Columbian Assistant Sports Editor
Published: March 13, 2021, 6:25pm
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3 Photos Ridgefield’s Aidan Hunt can’t corral a fourth-quarter pass as Hockinson’s Adam Nute deflects it away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at District Stadium in Battle Ground. Hockinson won 14-7 in the game between the 2A Greater St. Helens League’s top two teams. (Joshua Hart/The Columbian) Photo Gallery
BATTLE GROUND The Hockinson Hawks had a streak of six consecutive 2A Greater St. Helens League titles on the line.
Northrup, defense shine as Hockinson beats Woodland 27-3
Junior returns kickoff, interception for touchdowns By Tim Martinez, Columbian Assistant Sports Editor
Published: February 27, 2021, 5:39pm
Share: Hockinson junior Andre Northup (1) and his teammates listen to coach Rick Steele after the Hawks 27-3 win over Woodland on Feb. 27, 2021 (Tim Martinez / The Columbian)
BATTLE GROUND Before the season, Hockinson coach Rick Steele called junior Andre Northrup the Hawks’ next big star.
On Saturday, that star shone brightly.
Northrup returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, returned an interception 28 yards for another score and led a stingy Hawks defense in a 27-3 win over Woodland.