Hawks Heat Up: Stellar Shooting and Relentless Defense Secure Big Wins

Cosumnes River put together an impressive tournament run, showcasing scoring depth, sharpshooting, and rebounding dominance. The Hawks kicked off with a nail-biter 87-84 victory over Columbia, highlighted by Mason Marsh's 19 points, Kainoa Marasco's 13 points, and Jake Williams' 10 rebounds. CRC's balanced attack and timely shooting allowed them to edge out Columbia despite the tight contest.

Next, the Hawks dominated Los Medanos 99-75, with Marsh erupting for 29 points and 10 rebounds, supported by Jake Williams' 12 rebounds and Aaron Gillyard's 14 points. CRC's 50.6% shooting from the field and 70% from the free-throw line powered the high-scoring win, with contributions coming from nearly every player on the roster.

In a championship game thriller against Las Positas, CRC came up just short in a 78-77 loss. Marsh again led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, Jake Williams added 23 points and 6 rebounds, and Kainoa Marasco contributed 16 points. CRC shot an efficient 50% from the floor and 77% from the line, but a late-game push by Las Positas secured the narrow victory.

Overall, Cosumnes River's tournament highlighted their scoring firepower, rebounding strength, and balanced rotation, proving the Hawks are a force in the postseason and capable of competing with top-tier opponents.