Ava Nichols scored the winning goal in the second half as Hockinson girls soccer beat Woodland 1-0 Thursday for its second consecutive close win to open the Class 2A Greater St. Helens League season.

Audrey Armstrong made five saves to earn the shutout for Hockinson (3-0-1-0).

The victory comes two days after the Hawks opened league play by beating reigning state champion Ridgefield in a penalty-kick shootout.

Stars of the Day

Scott Whitman, Union boys golf, shot a 2-over 38 at Camas Meadows for the low round in the Titans’ win over Heritage.

Kennedy Brandenburg, La Center girls soccer, scored a hat trick in a 7-0 win over Columbia-White Salmon.

Gracie Jacoby, Prairie volleyball, had 10 kills, 11 assists and 7 digs in a three-set win over Battle Ground.

Remi Buckley, Columbia Riv

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