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Friday’s state basketball prep roundup and schedule

Anderson’s buzzer-beater puts King’s girls in Class A title game.

Glacier Peak’s Jayce Nelson leaps for a loose ball during the 4A boys semifinal game against Gonzaga Prep on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak boys go cold, fall short of championship game

After leading by as much as 13, the Grizzlies lose to Gonzaga Prep 62-50 in OT of 4A…

Glacier Peak’s Brynna Pukis looks for an open teammate during the 4A district loser-out playoff game against North Creek on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Thursday’s state basketball prep roundup and schedule

Semifinal-bound Glacier Peak girls pull off another state stunner.

Edmonds-Woodway’s William Alseth has his arm grabbed by Lincoln’s Trey Collier while trying to shoot a layup during the 3A boys quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway boys blow out Lincoln to reach first state semi

The Warriors defeat Lincoln 73-36 in the 3A quarterfinals, setting a new standard for the program.

Glacier Peak’s Zachary Albright reaches out for a rebound during the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Albright overcomes football injury, shines for Glacier Peak hoops

The sophomore forward dominates the boards and sinks winning free throws in 44-42 quarterfinal win.

Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel makes a layup while being guarded during the 4A boys quarterfinal game against Camas on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Team effort lifts Glacier Peak boys back to 4A semifinals

Camas misses two layups as time expires in overtime as Grizzlies hang on to win 44-42.

The Glacier Peak girls basketball team huddles at the end of a timeout during a March 5, 2025 state playoff game at the Tacoma Dome. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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State basketball prep roundup and schedule

Glacier Peak girls advance to quarterfinals.

Glacier Peak senior Jo Lee (2) squares up to defend against Arlington senior Leyton Martin in the Grizzlies' 49-42 win during the Boys 4A State Tournament Round of 12 in Tacoma, Washington on March 5, 2025. Lee scored a game-high 26 points and spearheaded a Grizzlies defensive effort that held Martin (12 points) to half his season scoring average (24 points). (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Glacier Peak boys overcome slow start, top Arlington in Round of 12

Jo Lee scores 26 and the Grizzlies play strong defense to advance to the 4A quarterfinals.

Monroe's Isaiah Kiehl fights through contact for a layup during a March 5, 2025 state playoff game against Mt. Spokane at the Tacoma Dome. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Historic Monroe boys season ends in state round of 12

A 48-39 loss to Mt. Spokane marked the end of Monroe’s first state run since 2011.

The Archbishop Murphy bench reacts to a shot during the game against Meadowdale on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Schedule for this week’s state basketball tournaments

Here are the games that have been scheduled so far for local teams in the state tournament this…

Glacier Peak players huddle during a 4A semifinal game between Glacier Peak and Richland at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Best of Wesco 4A boys set to clash in WIAA Round of 12

In their third meeting this season, Glacier Peak and Arlington will play at the Tacoma Dome.

The Arlington bench reacts to a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington storms back to surprise Kentwood

The Eagles head back to the Tacoma Dome for a Wednesday Round of 12 game.

Arlington’s Leyton Martin takes the ball down the court during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep boys basketball state playoff roundup and schedule

Arlington boys advance to Dome, will face Glacier Peak.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Cam Hiatt dribbles around a defender as junior William Alseth (12) sets a screen against a Bellevue defender during the Warriors' 66-56 overtime win in Bellevue, Washington on March 1, 2025. Hiatt scored 37 points to propel the fifth-seeded Warriors to the Boys 3A Basketball State quarterfinals. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway boys fend off Bellevue comeback attempt, win in OT

Free throw training pays off for state quarterfinal-bound Warriors in 66-56 overtime win.

Monroe junior Chayce Waite-Kellar attempts a free throw during the Boys 3A District 1 Basketball Tournament in Marysville, Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Slighted Monroe boys make statement, blow past Gig Harbor

The Bearcats’ 62-33 win is their first in the state playoffs since 1994

The Shorecrest boys basketball starters huddle during a Feb. 28, 2025 3A state playoff game against Liberty at Jackson High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Shorecrest boys eliminated in state second round

The Scots fell to Liberty 64-59 after a late comeback attempt.

Glacier Peak's Jo Lee makes a contested layup during a Feb. 28, 2025 4A state playoff game against West Valley at Jackson High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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GP boys stumble in opening round, lose to Rams

The Grizzlies had no answers for the Rams’ stars in a 59-55 loss.

Monroe junior Tate Hammerquist stands between his grandfather, Martin (left), and father, Trevor (right), in the Monroe High School gymnasium in Monroe, Washington on Feb. 25, 2025. All three played for the Bearcats while they were in high school, as well as Tate's great-grandfather, Stan, who helped Monroe win the 1953 State Championship. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Family Ties: Monroe’s Hammerquist building on family’s legacy

The junior boys basketball player is a fourth-generation Bearcat.

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State playoff basketball schedule

Eighteen area high school basketball teams qualified for the state playoffs this season. Here’s what’s on tap for…

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly makes a 3-point shot during the game against Meadowdale on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Prep basketball roundup for Saturday, Feb. 22

Brooke Blachly’s 9 3s lead Wildcats to state.