Brackets Unveiled
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association released the state tournament brackets on Sunday, laying out the postseason road for baseball, softball and boys soccer teams throughout Washington. The announcement brings a wave of anticipation as schools discover their seeds and first‑round opponents.
In baseball, Gonzaga Prep enters the 4A bracket as the No. 5 seed and will meet No. 12 Puyallup, while Richland sits atop the same division as the top seed. Central Valley, despite a modest 9‑16 record, earned the No. 20 seed and will travel to face No. 13 Shorewood in a play‑in contest. West Valley, at 20‑2, secured the No. 4 seed and will host a regional, and Colville, also 17‑7, draws the No. 4 seed in 1A, earning a home regional berth. Northwest Christian, 19‑3, likewise claimed the No. 4 seed in 2B and will host its own regional.
Softball brackets showcase Mt. Spokane as the No. 2 seed in 3A after a dramatic 4‑3 district championship win over Kennewick. Deer Park, 21‑1, holds the No. 4 seed in 2A and will open against No. 13 Kingston. Freeman stands as the top seed in 2B, matched against No. 16 Friday Harbor. These pairings set the tone for a competitive field of teams vying for state honors.
The boys soccer brackets feature a mix of seasoned and rising programs. Lewis and Clark, 13‑4‑0, enters 4A as the No. 9 seed and will face No. 8 Sumner. Ridgeline, 10‑2‑3, earned the No. 9 seed in 3A and meets No. 8 Lakeside of Seattle. Pullman, 13‑2‑2, holds the No. 7 seed in 2A and will host No. 10 Hockinson, while Medical Lake, 9‑8‑1, is the No. 18 seed in 1A and will play No. 15 Tonasket in a play‑in match.
With regional sites already identified and first‑round pairings set, the upcoming weeks promise high‑stakes games and local pride on display. Each seed carries the hopes of a community, and the brackets provide a clear roadmap for teams aiming to advance toward state titles across the three sports.