Hoquiam ends Bruin boys’ season

WHITE SALMON — The Columbia High Bruins (8-16) enjoyed some success this year, as they reached the WIAA Class 1A boys basketball District 4 playoffs for a second straight season.

The Bruins, guided by third-year Coach Brady Trullinger, faced a tough opponent in a first round matchup versus the Hoquiam High Grizzlies (13-11) in the eight-team, double-elimination tournament. The Bruins played well, but fell just short in a 54-42 loss Feb. 17 at Hoquiam High School, which ended their season.

For Bruin seniors Hector Oroaco, Hunter Wang, Kevin Melton, Aidan Hainline, Jordan MacCormack and Joash Chiccino, the game marked the conclusion of their Columbia High School basketball careers.