High School Sports

The Rainier Beach Vikings won their first state title since 2019 by defeating the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors 68-48 in the 3A boys' state basketball championship game, with Jaylen Petty leading all scorers with 26 points.

Rainier Beach defeated Garfield 59-47 to advance to the WIAA 3A State Championship, with Kaden Powers leading the team with 20 points and four rebounds.

The Lakeside Lady Lions advanced to the state girls 3A basketball championship game with a 42-40 victory over the North Thurston Rams, led by Kaliya Woodard's three-point shot and Helena Christofilis' two free throws in the final two minutes.

The Garfield Lady Bulldogs suffered a heartbreaking 51-49 loss to the Central Valley Bears in the semifinals of the 3A girls' basketball tournament, despite a strong defensive performance from Jayda Lewis and Lena Most.

Rainier Beach and Garfield will clash in the WIAA 3A state semifinals, with the victor advancing to the state championship. These two teams share a storied rivalry and a history of fierce competition.

The Rainier Beach Vikings secured a dominant 99-75 victory over the Seattle Prep Panthers in the 3A boys state basketball quarterfinal, with Dre Morris and Jaylen Petty leading the charge with 25 and 21 points, respectively.

The Garfield Bulldogs defeated the Bellevue Wolverines 70-54 in a 3A boys state basketball quarterfinals game, with BJ Roy Jr. leading the Bulldogs with 18 points, seven rebounds, and one assist.

Lakeside Lions defeated Seattle Prep Panthers 47-40 in a quarterfinal matchup of the 3A state girls' basketball tournament, with Willa Chinn leading all scorers with 22 points and Grace Renners leading Seattle Prep with 19 points.

The Garfield Bulldogs triumphed over the Stanwood Spartans with a decisive 52-30 victory in the 3A state girls' basketball tournament quarterfinals. Kahmiya Bryant led the Bulldogs with 18 points, while Lena Most contributed 12 points to secure the win.

In a decisive elimination game, the Rainier Beach Vikings triumphed over the Eastside Catholic Crusaders with a commanding 82-45 victory, avenging last year's defeat and sustaining their quest for the championship.