High School Sports

O'Dea High School's Head Coach Monte Kohler achieved a historic milestone, becoming the winningest coach in state history following the Fighting Irish's 31-16 victory over the Rainier Beach Vikings. J'Shaun Wilson, who scored two touchdowns, commended the sideline team for their energizing support throughout the game.

Amelie LaPorte-Manahan, a sophomore softball player at Seattle Prep, is determined to make her mark in the sport and inspire others to follow, despite the lack of representation and financial barriers faced by Black athletes.

Jaylen Petty, the reigning Washington State High School Basketball Player of the Year, has decommitted from the University of New Mexico and is headed to Stanford University for his freshman year, where he hopes to bring the same momentum to the Cardinal roster.

Rainier Beach High School celebrated their 2025 Class 3A Boys Basketball State Championship with a school-wide assembly, recognizing the team's achievement and their place in the school's long-standing tradition of basketball excellence, which has produced several players who have gone on to play in college and the NBA.

The Rainier Beach Vikings secured the 3A state championship by defeating Edmonds-Woodway 68-48, with Jaylen Petty leading the team with 26 points and a total team effort contributing to the victory.

The Central Valley Bears defeated the Lakeside Lions 39-34 in the 3A girls' state basketball championship game, with Keana Gosney and Brynn McGaughy leading the Bears' comeback in the second half.

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.