State basketball prep roundup for Wednesday, Feb. 28:
(Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.)
BOYS BASKETBALL
CLASS 4A
Round of 12 (loser out)
No. 2 Tahoma 60, No. 10 Jackson 49
TACOMA — The Jackson boys had memorable comeback in the makings, but the Timberwolves’ push ran out of steam late against Tahoma.
The 10th-seeded Timberwolves battled back from a 15-2 first-quarter hole and took a lead into the fourth quarter before falling to the second-seeded Bears in the Class 4A state round of 12 at the Tacoma Dome.
Ryan Mcferran had 16 points and 17 rebounds and Joey Gosline scored 15 points to pace Jackson, which finished its season 17-10.
Adam Davis tallied 26 points and 12 rebounds and Carter Stonerock added 16 points Tahoma (21-5). The Bears advanced to face Mount Si at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
No. 4 Glacier Peak 65, No. 13 Camas 61
TACOMA — Senior Isaiah Cuellar put the Glacier Peak boys on his back, and the Grizzlies dug themselves out of a 20-point deficit to defeat the Camas Papermakers in the Class 4A state boys basketball round of 12 at the Tacoma Dome.
The fourth-seeded Grizzlies were against the ropes when they trailed 32-12 in the second quarter amidst a barrage of Camas 3-pointers.
But Cuellar scored 24 points, then set up Zachary Albright for the tiebreaking layup with 17 seconds remaining as Glacier Peak (23-3) advanced to face No. 3 Gonzaga Prep in the quarterfinals at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at the Tacoma Dome.
Albright was a warrior down low with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Jo Lee, who was hounded by Camas defenders all night long, scored 13, while Jayce Nelson chipped in with eight points, six boards and five assists.
Beckett Currie scored 26 points, Ethan Harris added 14 and Jace VanVoorhis had 10 for 13th-seeded Camas, which ended its season 17-11.
CLASS 3A
Round of 12 (loser out)
No. 3 Garfield 60, No. 11 Arlington 58 (OT)
TACOMA — The Arlington boys gave defending state champion Garfield a run for its money, but the Eagles fell just shy of an upset.
A standout performance from junior Leyton Martin and a second-half comeback weren’t enough, as 11th-seeded Arlington fell to the No. 3 Bulldogs in overtime during the Class 3A state round of 12 on Wednesday at the Tacoma Dome.
Martin chalked up 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists before fouling out with less than a minute to go in the fourth quarter. Jacoby Falor had 11 of his 13 points in the second half, and Jackson Trotter pitched in 12 points (all in the second half) for the Eagles (19-7).
Legend Smiley led Garfield (16-6) with 18 points.
After trailing 21-8 at the end of the first period, and 27-12 in the early stages of the second, the Eagles mounted a rally. Arlington closed the lead to nine at 29-20 at the half and outscored Garfield 17-6 in the third quarter. After Martin fouled out, Jake Willis hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game at 51 going into overtime. The Eagles had a chance on the last possession to either tie or take the lead, but were not able to get an attempt off.
No. 5 Mountlake Terrace 69, No. 13 Todd Beamer 59
TACOMA — Although they were given a scare, the Mountlake Terrace boys gutted out a victory over Todd Beamer.
The No. 5 Hawks overcame an 18-0 second-half run by the 13th-seeded Titans, falling behind by two in the fourth quarter before pulling out a 69-59 win during the Class 3A state round of 12 on Wednesday at the Tacoma Dome. Terrace (22-3) advances to play No. 6 Mt. Spokane in the quarterfinal round Thursday at 12:15 p.m..
Rayshaun Connor led four Terrace players in double figures scoring with 16 points, Zaveon Jones added 14 points and nine rebounds while Jaxon Dubiel had 13 points. Gabe Towne chipped in 11 points and six boards.
Will Tellis supplied 19 points and four rebounds for the Titans (20-5) and Caleb Berry added 15 points and six boards.
CLASS 1A
Round of 12 (loser out)
No. 4 Freeman 65, No. 13 Sultan 31
YAKIMA — The Sultan boys struggled to get much going offensively and fell to Freeman in the Class 1A state round of 12 on Wednesday at the Yakima Valley SunDome.
Fourth-seeded Freeman (21-3) used a 19-0 run in the first half to pull away and led 37-15 at the intermission. Tanner Goldsmith had 18 points, Colton Wells provided 13 points and 10 rebounds and Caleb Grant chipped in 11 points for the the Scotties, who advanced to face third-seeded Annie Wright in Thursday’s quarterfinals at 12:15 p.m.
Dominic Castillo scored 10 points, incluidng 7-of-7 at the free-throw line, and Toby Trichler and Eli Trichler each added seven points for Sultan (16-7), which was making just its third state tournament appearance.
No. 9 King’s 45, No. 8 Tenino 43
YAKIMA — Nick Linhardt’s steal and layup in the final seconds lifted the King’s boys to past Tenino in the Class 1A state round of 12 on Wednesday at the Yakima Valley SunDome.
Linhardt finished with 19 points and five rebounds, Dylan Myers added 13 points and Sebastian Cooper chipped in six rebounds and seven assists for King’s (17-8). The Knights advanced to play second-seeded Lynden Christian in the quarterfinals at 2 p.m. Thursday.
Noah Schow and Jack Burkhardt scored 14 points apiece for the Beavers (16-8).
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
CLASS 4A
Round of 12 (loser out)
No. 8 Gonzaga Prep 49, No. 9 Lake Stevens 46
TACOMA — The Lake Stevens girls went blow for blow for much of the game with Gonzaga Prep, but a cold third quarter was too much for the Vikings to overcome in the Class 4A Hardwood Classic round of 12 at the Tacoma Dome.
Noelani Tupua registered 15 points and seven rebounds, Kamryn Wenz had eight points and seven rebounds and Keira Tupua added seven points and seven rebounds for Lake Stevens (19-5).
Aylah Cornwall scored a game-high 18 points and pulled down 12 rebounds and Gillian Bears had 11 points and eight rebounds for Gonzaga Prep (20-6). The Bullpups advanced to face second-seeded Woodinville in the quarterfinals at 2 p.m. Thursday.
After a back-and-forth first quarter, the Vikings pulled ahead 24-21 entering the break. But Lake Stevens mustered just four points in the third and needed to rally from down 35-28 in the final period. The Vikings trailed 47-43 with less than 15 seconds remaining when sophomore Tessa Anastasi made a 3-pointer to pull the Vikings within one point. Cornwall was fouled and made both free throws to spread the lead 49-46, and Lake Stevens’ attempt to tie it with a 3-pointer was blocked.
CLASS 3A
Round of 12 (loser out)
No. 3 Snohomish 48, No. 11 Kennewick 40
TACOMA — The Snohomish girls played a perfect first half against Kennewick. As a result a highly anticipated Wesco rubber match is now on deck.
Addyson Gallatin scored 18 of her 23 points in the first half, and the Panthers held off a second-half charge as they defeated the Lions in the Class 3A state round of 12 Wednesday afternoon at the Tacoma Dome.
Third-seeded Snohomish (18-6) advanced to face fifth-seeded and Wesco 3A rival Arlington in the quarterfinals at 3:45 p.m. Thursday.
Tyler Gildersleeve-Stiles added six points, 12 rebounds and five blocks, and Sienna Capelli had nine points, seven rebounds and three assists for the Panthers.
Dylyn Dress had 14 points and eight boards to lead 11th-seeded Kennewick, which finished its season 18-8.
No. 12 Everett 43, No. 4 Auburn 42
TACOMA — Alana Washington scored the winning layup with just 2.3 seconds left, as the Everett girls took down Auburn in the Class 3A state tournament round of 12.
Alana Washington registered 15 points and five rebounds, Mae Washington had 12 points and six rebounds and Emily Barton tallied nine points and 10 boards for 12th-seeded Everett (18-8). The Seagulls advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since 1983. They face sixth-seeded Garfield, the defending state champion, at 7:15 p.m. Thursday.
Avery Hansen poured in a game-high 23 points to lead fourth-seeded Auburn, which finished its season 22-4.
CLASS 1A
Round of 12 (loser out)
No. 4 King’s 53, No. 13 Eatonville 40
YAKIMA — Kaleo Anderson carried the load for the King’s girls, pouring in a game-high 30 points and adding nine rebounds and seven steals, as the Knights beat Eatonville in the Class 1A state round of 12 at the Yakima Valley SunDome.
Cat Ellard added seven points for fourth-seeded King’s (17-10). The Knights advanced to face third-seeded Lynden Christian in the quarterfinals at 7:15 p.m. Thursday.
Bailey Andersen scored 19 points to lead the Cruisers, who finished their season 16-6.
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