WIAA State Tournament: 2B Quarterfinal Breakdown

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best Overall Team</h2>   Cle Elum Warriors   Cle Elum delivered one of the most complete performances of the quarterfinal round in a 68-43 win over Toutle Lake. The Warriors shot nearly 47 percent from the field and dominated the interior with 42 points in the paint.   Their defense also created separation. Cle Elum forced 15 turnovers while controlling the glass with a 42-36 rebounding edge. When a team combines efficient offense with that level of defensive pressure in the state tournament, it becomes very difficult to slow down.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Most Dominant Victory</h2>   Napavine Tigers def. Adna Pirates 58-40   Napavine broke the game open in the second half after a competitive first half. The Tigers used a 17-2 third quarter to create separation and eventually pushed the lead to 20 points.   The Tigers finished with 16 assists and knocked down 10 three-pointers. Their balanced scoring and ball movement allowed them to steadily pull away as the game progressed.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Biggest Surprise</h2>   Davenport Gorillas def. Northwest Christian 46-35   Davenport secured a strong defensive win by holding Northwest Christian to just 30 percent shooting from the field. The Gorillas controlled the pace and never allowed the Crusaders to establish offensive rhythm.   The game remained close early before Davenport gradually extended the lead in the second half. Their rebounding and perimeter shooting helped them maintain control down the stretch.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Impact Players from the Round</h2>    Nicholls delivered the most dominant individual performance of the round with 33 points on 13-of-19 shooting. She also added two rebounds while consistently finishing inside against Toutle Lake.   Her efficiency set the tone for Cle Elum offensively. When a player converts nearly 70 percent of her shots in a state quarterfinal, it forces defenses to collapse and opens opportunities for teammates.     Waters led all scorers in Reardan's 52-38 win over Brewster with 20 points while adding nine rebounds and four assists. She also knocked down two three-pointers and controlled the pace for the Screaming Eagles.   Her ability to contribute across multiple categories helped Reardan stay in command throughout the game.     Waters added 11 points and nine rebounds in Reardan's win over Brewster. She also contributed defensively with active rebounding and strong positional play.   That type of physical presence on the glass helped Reardan control second chance opportunities and maintain momentum throughout the game.     Bittner provided a major scoring boost with 13 points while knocking down three three-pointers. Her perimeter shooting helped stretch the defense and create space for Napavine's offense.   Those outside shots were key in building the second half lead that ultimately secured the victory.