Prep girls basketball: Tulalip Heritage 42, Shoreline Christian 41

MOUNT VERNON — Katia Brown made three free throws in the last minute of the game as Tulalip Heritage held off Shoreline Christian in a semifinal contest at the 1B District Tournament. Bella Hermesch had 12 points for Shoreline Christian. Adiya Jones-Smith scored 16 points to lead the Hawks, who will play tournament host Mount Vernon Christian in the district title game on Friday at 6:00 p.m. The Crusaders play Grace Academy in the 3rd/4th place game at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.

At Mount Vernon Christian H.S.

Shoreline Christian144617—41

Tulalip Heritage1511115—42

Shoreline Christian—Jessica Hoogerhyde 5, Kari Holly 9, Sarah Ott 7, Bella Hermesch 12, Abby Dekoekkoek 0, Abby Dekoekkoek 2, Hailee Reynolds 6. Tulalip Heritage—Katia Brown 15, Kanoa Enick 3, Cassandra Jimicum 0, Adiya Jones-Smith 16, Justice Vela 8, Wendy Jimicum 0. 3-point goals—Hermesch 2, Brown 4, Enick. Records—Shoreline Christian 12-8 overall. Tulalip Heritage 16-2.

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