State Tournament Predictions: Classes 3A and 4A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are my state tournament predictions with the tournament beginning tomorrow. There are a lot of teams who could have some big runs and make big upsets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Class 3A:</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Round 2: Loser Out Games</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#9 Stanwood over #17 Bishop Blanchet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#15 Meadowdale over #10 Enumclaw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#11 Lakeside over #19 Lincoln</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#12 White River over #13 Gig Harbor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Round 2: Non-Loser Out Games</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Bellevue over #8 Edmonds Woodway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 Snohomish over #7 Evergreen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 Eastside Catholic over #3 Ridgeline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 North Thurston over #4 Roosevelt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Round of 12: Loser Out Games:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 Ridgeline over #11 Lakeside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#15 Meadowdale over #7 Evergreen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 Roosevelt over #12 White River</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#9 Stanwood over #8 Edmonds Woodway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Quarterfinals:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 North Thurston over #3 Ridgeline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Bellevue over #15 Meadowdale</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 Eastside Catholic over #4 Roosevelt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 Snohomish over #9 Stanwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Semi-Finals:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Bellevue over #5 North Thurston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 Eastside Catholic over #2 Snohomish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>3A State Championship:</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Bellevue vs #6 Eastside Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a little preview of this potential state tournament matchup. Bellevue has easily been the best 3A team this whole season, having big wins against some of the top teams in the state. They have a plethora of young talent and key upperclassman who fill the team out perfectly. They are strong in almost every aspect of the game and will be tough to stop. [player_tooltip player_id='985970' first='Dilynn' last='Johnson'], Seysha Simanton, and [player_tooltip player_id='1239084' first='Lucia' last='Mayorquin'] are some names to keep an eye on. Eastside Catholic also has a lot of young talent and I am a big fan of [player_tooltip player_id='1053159' first='Amy' last='Nduka']. She is a high level player who is ready to carry her team on her back and make a run at the state title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class 4A:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Opening Round: Loser Out Games:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#9 Auburn over #16 Eisenhower</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#15 Bonney Lake over #10 Lake Stevens </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#11 Kennedy Catholic over #14 Redmond</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#13 Tahoma over #12 Mead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Opening Round: Top 8 Seeds</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Davis over #8 Summer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 Union over #7 Bothell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 Lake Washington over #3 Chiawana</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 Gonzaga Prep over #4 Woodinville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Round of 12:</em> Loser Out Games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 Chiawana over #11 Kennedy Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 Bothell over #15 Bonney Lake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 Woodinville over #13 Tahoma</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#8 Sumner over #9 Auburn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Quarterfinals:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 Chiawana over #5 Gonzaga Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Davis over #6 Bothell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 Lake Washington over #4 Woodinville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 Union over #8 Sumner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Semi-Finals:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Davis over #3 Chiawana</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 Lake Washington over #2 Union</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>4A State Championship Game:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Davis vs #6 Lake Washington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a little preview of my predicted 4A championship game. This matchup has actually already taken place, back in January at a neutral site. Davis ended up winning that game, 54-48 and have actually yet to lose a game to a team in the state of WA. [player_tooltip player_id='827947' first='Cheyenne' last='Hull'] is the real deal, being arguably a top 3 player in the entire state. She plays effortlessly, having the game come to her and her buckets come smoothly. Neveah “Deets” Parrish came back from an injury and only made this team that much better. They have been rolling through opponents this season, with [player_tooltip player_id='677261' first='Averie' last='Brandt'] and [player_tooltip player_id='928114' first='Isa' last='Garcia'] being some key players. Lake Washington is a guard heavy team that contains Ashley Usitalo and [player_tooltip player_id='676259' first='Julia' last='Benthin'], arguably one of the best backcourts in the entire state. Both can easily drop 20 while elevating every teammates game on the court too. [player_tooltip player_id='666163' first='AC' last='Chavez'], [player_tooltip player_id='1114653' first='Ileana' last='Olteanu'], and [player_tooltip player_id='974984' first='Evelyn' last='Wilk'] are some other players that will play a key part in this game. Lake Washington plays as a team, plays quick, and are a team who can adjust on the fly to stay in the game at all times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Devin's 4A State Championship Game Prediction:</em> #1 Davis over #6 Lake Washington — [player_tooltip player_id='827947' first='Cheyenne' last='Hull'] 4A tournament player of year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->