Below are capsules for Saturday’s high school basketball state regional games involving local teams.
The numbers indicate each team’s seeding among the 16 squads that qualified for regional play in that classification.
Regional games involving seeds 1-8 are non-elimination contests, with both teams advancing to next week’s Hardwood Classic. The reward for winning a non-elimination regional game is a bye into the state quarterfinals.
Seeds 9-16 play loser-out regional contests, with the winners advancing to the first round of the Hardwood Classic.
4A BOYS
No. 3 Federal Way vs. No. 6 Jackson
When/where: 4 p.m., Puyallup H.S.
Records: Federal Way 23-2; Jackson 18-4
Implications: winner to quarterfinals; loser to first round
About the Eagles: Federal Way is led by the ultra-talented Jaden McDaniels, who ESPN recently projected to be the top overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. The 6-foot-11 McDonald’s All-American, ranked by ESPN as the nation’s No. 6 senior recruit, averages 23.2 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. The Eagles, last year’s state runners-up, score 80.2 points per contest and are unbeaten against in-state opponents.
About the Timberwolves: Jackson went unbeaten in Wesco 4A play and won 12 straight games before Monday’s overtime loss to Mount Si in the Wes-King Bi-District Tournament title game. Led by a balanced scoring attack, the T-wolves average 63.2 points per game and are making their first state regional appearance since 2015.
No. 9 Kentridge vs. No. 16 Mariner
When/where: 6 p.m., Auburn Mountainview H.S.
Records: Kentridge 19-7; Mariner 14-9
Implications: winner to first round; loser out
About the Chargers: Kentridge claimed the North Puget Sound League 4A Cascade Division title with a 12-2 conference record. Owen Paznokas, a 6-foot-5 junior, leads the Chargers with around 15 points per game.
About the Marauders: After three-win campaigns each of the previous two years, Mariner broke through for its first winning season in a decade. The Marauders won three bi-district elimination games — all by six points or less — to earn their first state berth since 2009. Five players average at least seven points per contest for Mariner.
4A GIRLS
No. 4 Central Valley vs. No. 5 Glacier Peak
When/where: 2 p.m., University H.S. (Spokane Valley)
Records: Central Valley 20-3; Glacier Peak 20-2
Implications: winner to quarterfinals; loser to first round
About the Bears: Even after graduating current Stanford basketball twins Lexie and Lacie Hull from last year’s dominant state-championship squad, Central Valley won another Greater Spokane League 4A crown and is still among the state’s top teams. The Bears’ only losses are to 4A No. 3 Lewis and Clark (twice) and 3A No. 2 Mt. Spokane.
About the Grizzlies: Led by a swarming full-court press, Glacier Peak allows just 37.4 points per game. The Grizzlies, who are making their eighth state regional appearance in nine years, have beaten four teams in the 4A state field: No. 3 Lewis and Clark, No. 8 Eastlake, No. 9 Sunnyside and No. 16 Newport. GP’s only two losses are to 4A top-seeded Woodinville and 3A top-seeded Prairie.
3A BOYS
No. 4 Marysville Pilchuck vs. No. 5 Kelso
When/where: noon, Everett CC
Records: Marysville Pilchuck 19-3; Kelso 20-3
Implications: winner to quarterfinals; loser to first round
About the Tomahawks: Marysville Pilchuck is led by Washington signee RaeQuan Battle, who ESPN ranks as the nation’s No. 86 senior recruit. Battle averages 21.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game for the Tomahawks, who are riding an 18-game win streak after going unbeaten in Wesco 3A and claiming their second consecutive district title.
About the Hilanders: Greater St. Helens League 3A champion Kelso is led by Seattle Pacific signee Shaw Anderson, who averages 28.5 points per game. The Hilanders placed sixth last year for their best state finish since 1950.
No. 11 O’Dea vs. No. 14 Stanwood
When/where: 6 p.m., Garfield H.S. (Seattle)
Records: O’Dea 15-8; Stanwood 15-6
Implications: winner to first round; loser out
About the Fighting Irish: Led by 6-foot-9 Paolo Banchero — ranked by ESPN as the nation’s No. 5 sophomore recruit — O’Dea averages 71.7 points per game. The Fighting Irish went 12-3 in the talent-laden Metro League, and four of their six in-state losses came to state-bound teams seeded in the top three of their respective classifications.
About the Spartans: Stanwood earned its seventh consecutive state regional berth with a one-point win over Shorewood in a district elimination game, keyed by 13 third-quarter points from sophomore Jake Cleary. The Spartans are led by Mitch Jones (16.3 points per game), Cleary (13.1) and Cort Roberson (12.6).
No. 9 Capital vs. No. 16 Shorecrest
When/where: 6 p.m.; Tumwater H.S.
Records: Capital 19-4; Shorecrest 14-9
Implications: winner to first round; loser out
About the Cougars: Capital, which earned a share of the South Sound Conference title, allows just 47.7 points per game. All four of the Cougars’ losses came by a combined seven points.
About the Scots: As a No. 9 seed in its district tournament, Shorecrest won three elimination games to earn its third state regional berth in four seasons. During their run to state, the Scots avenged regular-season losses to No. 5 seed Edmonds-Woodway and No. 3 seed Marysville Getchell.
3A GIRLS
No. 1 Prairie vs. No. 8 Arlington
When/where: noon, Battle Ground H.S.
Records: Prairie 21-2; Arlington 17-5
Implications: winner to quarterfinals; loser to first round
About the Falcons: Prairie is 19-1 against in-state opponents, including nine victories over state-bound teams. The Falcons average 65.8 points per game and allow just 34.5. Prairie rolled to the Greater St. Helens League 3A title and is making its 22nd consecutive state appearance.
About the Eagles: Arlington claimed a share of the Wesco 3A/2A crown and is making its first state regional appearance since the program’s 2016 run to the state-title game. Four players average at least eight points per contest for the sophomore-laden Eagles, who have won 16 of their last 18 games.
No. 11 Snohomish vs. No. 14 Lake Washington
When/where: 6 p.m., Jackson H.S.
Records: Snohomish 15-7; Lake Washington 15-9
Implications: winner to first round; loser out
About the Panthers: After falling short of state last year, Snohomish is back in the state regionals for the fourth time in five seasons. The Panthers have won 12 of their last 13 games, including a district championship. Snohomish leans on its defense, allowing just 37.9 points per game.
About the Kangaroos: After back-to-back two-win campaigns, Lake Washington compiled a breakthrough season and claimed the KingCo 3A/2A crown. The Kangaroos are making their first state appearance since 2014 and just their second since 2000.
No. 10 Gig Harbor vs. No. 15 Edmonds-Woodway
When/where: 2 p.m., Mount Tahoma H.S. (Tacoma)
Records: Gig Harbor 17-7; Edmonds-Woodway 13-9
Implications: winner to first round; loser out
About the Tides: Defending state champion Gig Harbor is led by Utah signee Brynna Maxwell, who averages 26.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 4.1 steals per game. Last week, the 6-foot guard poured in a school-record 48 points in a bi-district tournament win over state-bound Hudson’s Bay.
About the Warriors: After losing six of seven games during a challenging midseason stretch, Edmonds-Woodway has won six of its last eight and earned its third state regional berth in four years. Adrienne Poling averages around 17 points per game for the Warriors, who were the highest-scoring team in Wesco 3A/2A.
2A GIRLS
No. 4 White River vs. No. 5 Archbishop Murphy
When/where: 2 p.m., Puyallup H.S.
Records: White River 23-3; Archbishop Murphy 19-3
Implications: winner to quarterfinals; loser to first round
About the Hornets: White River rolled to the South Puget Sound League 2A title and has outscored opponents by more than 20 points per game. The Hornets have won 15 of their last 16 contests and are making their 11th consecutive state appearance.
About the Wildcats: In its first season since joining the league, reigning state runner-up Archbishop Murphy earned a share of the Wesco 3A/2A crown. With leading scorer and Northern Arizona signee Emily Rodabaugh out for the rest of the season due to an injury, the Wildcats figure to lean more on players such as Kiana Yesiki, Julia Lucas and Audrey Graham and a defense that allows just 36.1 points per game.
1A BOYS
No. 10 King’s vs. No. 15 Naches Valley
When/where: 6 p.m., Everett CC
Records: King’s 18-5; Naches Valley 15-8
Implications: winner to first round; loser out
About the Knights: King’s cruised to the North Sound Conference title, outscoring league opponents by 47.1 points per game. The Knights have won 13 of their last 14 contests, with their only loss during that stretch coming to 1A top-seeded Lynden Christian.
About the Rangers: Caleb Deaton averages 17.7 points per game for Naches Valley, which is making its fifth state regional appearance in six years.
1B BOYS
No. 4 Tulalip Heritage vs. No. 5 Muckleshoot Tribal
When/where: 2 p.m., Jackson H.S.
Records: Tulalip Heritage 20-4; Muckleshoot Tribal 22-3
Implications: winner to quarterfinals; loser to first round
About the Hawks: Tulalip Heritage earned a share of Northwest 1B League title and is making its fifth state regional appearnance in seven seasons. The Hawks average 69.3 points per game.
About the Kings: Muckleshoot Tribal averages 74.2 points per game and is riding a 13-game win streak. The Kings’ only in-state losses came to 4A Eastmont and 2A Clarkston.
1B GIRLS
No. 9 Grace Academy vs. No. 16 Riverside Christian
When/where: 4 p.m., Jackson H.S.
Records: Grace Academy 15-5; Riverside Christian 13-10
Implications: winner to first round; loser out
About the Eagles: Led by Ashley VanDam and Heidi Impola, Grace Academy went unbeaten in the Northwest 1B League for its first-ever conference title and is making its first-ever state appearance. The Eagles allow just 32.4 points per game.
About the Crusaders: Riverside Christian finished second in the Central Washington 1B League and earned its second consecutive state regional berth.
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