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Allison Blaine, a sophomore at Hudson’s Bay High School, is the all-region girls wrestler of the year, as pictured at Hudson’s Bay High School, Thursday February 22, 2018.

All-Region Girls Wrestling: Allison Blaine, Hudson’s Bay

Allison Blaine, a sophomore at Hudson’s Bay High School, is the all-region girls wrestler of the year, as pictured at Hudson’s Bay High School, Thursday February 22, 2018.

March 5, 2018, 10:00pm Prep Sports

Allison Blaine became the first Hudson's Bay girl to win a state wrestling title on Feb. 17 at the Tacoma Dome. That capped an undefeated sophomore season. Read story

Skyview's Javon Sewell (2) and Samaad Hector (3) battles for a rebound against Kiamak's Conner Fitzpatrick (12) and Ryker Wuttke (44)during a WIAA 4A State Hardwood Classic's consolation basketball game at the Tacoma Dome on March 2, 2018 in Tacoma. Skyview beat Kamiak 64-56.

Skyview boys beat Kamiak, clinch first state trophy

Skyview's Javon Sewell (2) and Samaad Hector (3) battles for a rebound against Kiamak's Conner Fitzpatrick (12) and Ryker Wuttke (44)during a WIAA 4A State Hardwood Classic's consolation basketball game at the Tacoma Dome on March 2, 2018 in Tacoma. Skyview beat Kamiak 64-56.

March 2, 2018, 6:09pm Prep Sports

He didn’t wear a mask or cape, but Samaad Hector played like a superhero Friday. It wasn’t just his 26 points and 17 rebounds in Skyview’s 64-56 Class 4A state tournament win over Kamiak that has heroic. Read story

Skyview's Alex Schumacher (0) defends against Gonzaga Prep's Liam Lloyd (21) during a WIAA 4A State Hardwood Classic's 2nd round basketball game at the Tacoma Dome on March 1, 2018 in Tacoma. Gonzaga Prep beat Skyview 59-52.

Skyview earns respect in 59-52 loss to No. 1 Gonzaga Prep

Skyview's Alex Schumacher (0) defends against Gonzaga Prep's Liam Lloyd (21) during a WIAA 4A State Hardwood Classic's 2nd round basketball game at the Tacoma Dome on March 1, 2018 in Tacoma. Gonzaga Prep beat Skyview 59-52.

March 1, 2018, 8:57pm Prep Sports

The Skyview boys basketball team might not leave the Tacoma Dome with a state championship trophy. But the Storm have already earned something valuable. Respect. Read story

Wilson’s Darrian Bates (11) battles Prairie’s Dante Heitschmidt (2) for a loose ball in the first quarter at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28, 2018.

3A state basketball: Prairie boys fall but are excited for future

Wilson’s Darrian Bates (11) battles Prairie’s Dante Heitschmidt (2) for a loose ball in the first quarter at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28, 2018.

February 28, 2018, 11:22pm Prep Sports

TACOMA – It took the Prairie boys basketball team 10 years to find its way back to the 3A state tournament. Read story

Skyview’s Samaad Hector (3) celebrates after making the game-winning basket over Glacier Peak on Wednesday.

Skyview survives another thriller, beats Glacier Peak 68-67

Skyview’s Samaad Hector (3) celebrates after making the game-winning basket over Glacier Peak on Wednesday.

February 28, 2018, 11:11pm Prep Sports

Samaad Hector's rebound basket with 4.3 seconds left gave Skyview a 68-67 win over Glacier Peak in the 4A state tournament on Wednesday. Read story

Skyview's Cole Grossman (1) looks to the hoop against Glacier Peak defenders in the third quarter at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday night, Feb. 28, 2018.

State basketball live chat and scores

Skyview's Cole Grossman (1) looks to the hoop against Glacier Peak defenders in the third quarter at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday night, Feb. 28, 2018.

February 28, 2018, 8:00am Prep Sports

Updates for local teams at state basketball tournaments in Tacoma and Yakima. Read story

1A state basketball: La Center girls stifled by La Salle

February 24, 2018, 7:46pm Prep Sports

  YAKIMA – The La Center girls basketball team isn’t looking for excuses. After a 47-32 loss to La Salle in the regional round of the 1A state tournament, the Wildcats are looking for a blessing in disguise. La Center (21-2) had only played one close game in two months… Read story

Khalfani Cason (1) is greeted by his King's Way Christian teammates after the junior scored 35 points in a 71-67 overtime win over Wahluke in the Class 1A state basketball tournament Saturday in Yakima.

Cason saves the day for King’s Way

Khalfani Cason (1) is greeted by his King's Way Christian teammates after the junior scored 35 points in a 71-67 overtime win over Wahluke in the Class 1A state basketball tournament Saturday in Yakima.

February 24, 2018, 6:28pm Prep Sports

Neither snow nor a holiday could keep Khalfani Cason out of the gym this week. Cason made sure nothing could keep the King’s Way Christian boys basketball team from the SunDome for a fourth straight year. Read story

3A state basketball: Prairie girls fall to Gig Harbor

February 23, 2018, 11:42pm Prep Sports

TACOMA – A second straight game against Gig Harbor led to a second half to forget for the Prairie girls basketball team. Read story

The Union girls basketball team celebrates a 48-37 victory over Todd Beamer in the regional round of the Class 4A state tournament on Friday in Puyallup.

Union girls beat Todd Beamer, advance in state tournament

The Union girls basketball team celebrates a 48-37 victory over Todd Beamer in the regional round of the Class 4A state tournament on Friday in Puyallup.

February 23, 2018, 10:50pm Prep Sports

The Union girls basketball team put all the negatives aside Friday at Puyallup High School, and beat No. 9 seeded Todd Beamer 48-37 in the regional round of the state tournament. Read story