WIAA State Tournament: 3A Championship and 3rd-6th Place Games

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Championship Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eastside Catholic Crusaders def. Bellevue Wolverines 55-43</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eastside Catholic pulled away in the second half to secure the 3A state championship with a 55-43 victory over Bellevue. After a tight opening quarter, the Crusaders steadily built separation behind efficient shooting and consistent scoring inside the arc. Eastside Catholic finished the game shooting over 43 percent from the field and generated key offense at the free throw line, converting 15 attempts. Bellevue stayed competitive early but struggled offensively throughout the game, finishing under 27 percent shooting and without a made three-pointer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3rd/5th Place Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roosevelt Roughriders def. Snohomish Panthers 56-29</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roosevelt delivered one of the most dominant performances of the final day, defeating Snohomish 56-29. The Roughriders controlled the game early and used a decisive 24-0 run to break the game open. Roosevelt knocked down ten three-pointers and finished with 30 points from beyond the arc while forcing 22 Snohomish turnovers. That combination of perimeter shooting and defensive pressure allowed Roosevelt to maintain control from start to finish. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4th/6th Place Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>White River Hornets def. Evergreen Plainsmen 56-44</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White River secured the final podium position with a 56-44 win over Evergreen. The Hornets established control early and never surrendered the lead, holding Evergreen to under 28 percent shooting from the field. White River also dominated the rebounding battle with a 54-44 advantage, creating extra possessions and second-chance opportunities. Their physical presence on the glass helped maintain separation throughout the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Impact Players from the Round</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1053159"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ada7d1b0fcd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nduka led the championship effort with a dominant performance, scoring 23 points while shooting 7-of-15 from the field and 9-of-12 from the free throw line. She also grabbed nine rebounds and consistently controlled the interior for the Crusaders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1239084"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ada7d1b105e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mayorquin provided a strong offensive performance for Bellevue with 14 points while shooting efficiently from the field. She also added seven rebounds, helping the Wolverines stay competitive during stretches of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["580530"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ada7d1b10cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burke-Brown delivered one of the best scoring performances of the day with 24 points while shooting 10-of-18 from the field and knocking down four three-pointers. Her scoring fueled Roosevelt's decisive victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["580527"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ada7d1b1139"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Capelli led the Panthers offensively with 11 points and seven rebounds. Even in a difficult matchup, she continued to attack the basket and provide steady scoring for Snohomish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751222"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ada7d1b11a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schmitz carried the offensive load for the Hornets, finishing with 22 points and nine rebounds. She consistently created scoring opportunities and helped White River control the tempo of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1320701"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ada7d1b1205"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paschal produced a strong all-around effort with 13 points and six rebounds. Her scoring inside helped Evergreen remain competitive throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->