WIAA State Tournament: 4A Semifinal and Loser Out Breakdown

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best Overall Team</h2>   Davis Pirates   Davis delivered the most complete performance of the semifinal round with a 57-38 win over Kennedy Catholic. The Pirates controlled the glass with a 44-23 rebounding advantage and generated 13 second-chance points, creating consistent extra possessions throughout the game.   Davis also finished efficiently from the free throw line, going 16-of-21 while maintaining defensive pressure that limited Kennedy Catholic to just 38 points. When a team wins the rebounding battle and converts at the line in the state semifinals, it often creates the type of separation Davis built.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Most Dominant Victory</h2>   Woodinville Falcons def. Union Titans 64-55   Woodinville produced the most decisive offensive performance of the round with a 64-55 win over Union in the loser-out portion of the bracket. The Falcons shot over 40 percent from the field and knocked down 10 three-pointers while controlling the rebounding battle 41-31.   Woodinville also created efficient scoring runs in the second half and maintained a double-digit advantage late. That combination of perimeter shooting and rebounding control allowed the Falcons to dictate the pace of the game.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Biggest Surprise</h2>   Gonzaga Prep Bullpups def. Lake Stevens Vikings 50-42   Gonzaga Prep delivered one of the most notable results of the day by knocking off Lake Stevens with a strong second-half surge. The Bullpups outscored the Vikings 37-20 across the final two quarters to flip the game after trailing early.   Gonzaga Prep also dominated the rebounding battle 48-32 and generated second-chance opportunities that helped build momentum. That interior presence proved to be a key factor in the comeback win.ion late. That balanced scoring effort allowed the Plainsmen to survive and extend their tournament run.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Impact Players from the Round</h2>    Hull delivered one of the most complete performances of the day with 14 points and 18 rebounds. She controlled the interior for the Pirates and consistently extended possessions with offensive rebounds.   Her ability to influence both scoring and rebounding helped Davis maintain control throughout the semifinal matchup.     Wille delivered one of the most efficient scoring performances of the round with 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting. She also added 12 rebounds to record a dominant double-double performance.   Her ability to score inside and control the glass gave Woodinville a consistent offensive anchor.     Haywood delivered another strong scoring performance with 25 points while shooting 9-of-23 from the field and hitting three three-pointers. She consistently created offense for Union even while facing defensive pressure.   Her scoring ability kept the Titans competitive throughout the matchup.     Borden produced one of the most explosive scoring performances of the round with 28 points while shooting 11-of-20 from the field. She consistently attacked the rim and finished through contact to lead the Spartans offensively.   Her scoring helped Sumner secure the semifinal victory over Lake Washington and move one step closer to a state title.