Boys basketball: Cashmere 56, King’s Way Christian 50

Despite 27 points from Bryson Metz, the Knights couldn’t get past No. 2 seed Cashmere in the 1A state regional game at Wenatchee High School.

King’s Way Christian (19-6) will open the 1A state tournament at Yakima at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with a loser-out game.

The Knights shot 39 percent from the field but just 4 of 21 from behind the 3-point arc.

CASHMERE 56, KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN 50

KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN (19-6) — Kobi Cason 2, Gage Koenders 0, Ty Snider 2, Mason Packer 0, Bryce Dodge 2, Kai Butterworth 2, Justin Frahm 4, Brady Metz 9, Bailey Meek 2, Bryson Metz 27. Totals 19-49 (4-21) 8-10 50.

CASHMERE (20-3) — Sam Phillips 17, Reid Smith 2, Nate Phillips 11, Carter Ball 0, Brooks Elliott 8, Ty Schoening 0, Carter Alberts 18. Totals 17-42 (5-17) 17-26.

King’s Way 5 16 9 20–50

Cashmere 11 8 15 22–56