Photo Gallery: Mark Morris knocked off by Columbia River in State trophy game

Rough Finish – Monarchs fall 78-59 to Rapids, settle for 6th place

Mark Morris’ Dalton Stevens puts up a shot in the paint during a trophy game against Columbia River, Saturday, March 8, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Stevens scored a game-high 27 points in a. 78-59 loss to the Rapids and the Monarchs settled for sixth place at the State Tournament. — Dylan Wilhelm / Special to Blast Zone Media

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YAKIMA — The Mark Morris boys basketball team suffered a 78-59 defeat at the hands of Columbia River on trophy day at the SunDome, Saturday, and was forced to settle for sixth place in the 2A State Tournament.

After defeating the Rapids in both of their league contests, the Monarchs were unable to summon the juice needed to sweep the season series. Columbia River wound up taking fourth place in the tournament following a third place finish in the league standings.

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