When/Where: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Tacoma Dome
Records: Arlington 22-3, Bishop Blanchet 22-7
AP Rankings: Arlington (No. 6); Bishop Blanchet (No. 7)
How they got to Tacoma: Arlington beat Shadle Park 52-35 in a 3A regional game at Mount Spokane High School. Bishop Blanchet defeated Kamiakin 70-44 in a regional game at Chiawana High School in Pasco.
Players to watch: Arlington—Gracie Castaneda, Jr., G; Serafina Balderas, Jr., G; Sevi Bielser, Jr., G; Emma Janousek, Jr., G; Jessica Ludwig, Sr., G; Jayla Russ, Jr., F. Bishop Blanchet—Jadyn Bush, So. F; Taylor Chambers, So., PG; Lily Dipietro, So., G.
Breakdown: The Braves have three players (Bush, Chambers and Dipietro) who average double digits in scoring. Arlington has won 14 of its last 15 games, and was outscored by a combined 13 points in its three losses this season. Arlington is heading to the state tournament for the third straight year. Bishop Blanchet fell to Cleveland in last year’s 3A championship game.
Twitter: @aaronlommers
Prediction: Arlington 68, Bishop Blanchet 64
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