In a dramatic Class 2A state baseball quarterfinal, the Selah Vikings found themselves down six runs early against the Othello Huskies, a deficit that seemed insurmountable.
Coach Mike Archer gathered his underclassmen-heavy squad and urged them to fight for the next five innings, a rallying cry that set the tone for a remarkable turnaround.
The Vikings struck back in the sixth inning, plating five runs to erase the hole. Catcher Lucas Williams launched a solo homer, reached base, and later scored the go‑ahead run after a walk, while junior Christian Keller delivered a clutch two‑run double that swung the momentum.
A Rivalry Rekindled
The comeback was fueled by a long‑standing rivalry; Selah had dropped three straight meetings to Othello before finally breaking through. The victory earned them a semifinal berth against the Tumwater T‑Birds, a team coached by former MLB player Lyle Overbay.
Tumwater arrives with a 22‑4 record and a talented roster highlighted by Luke Overbay, a Michigan commit whose pitching and hitting have drawn national attention. The looming matchup promises another test for the resilient Vikings.
Selah’s program has a storied history in the state tournament, holding a 2‑6 record in title games since 1990, but the 1999 upset over a top‑ranked Moses Lake squad remains a benchmark for perseverance. The team hopes to add another unforgettable chapter against Tumwater.