Baker Basketball Teams Host La Grande With Playoff Implications

Bulldogs' girls and boys squads face off against La Grande on Friday with league titles and state playoff berths on the line.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

The Greater Oregon League basketball matchups between Baker and La Grande on Friday, February 13th hold major ramifications for the regular season league titles, playoff seeding, and state tournament qualification for both the girls and boys teams. The girls game at 6pm could decide the league champion, while the boys game at 7:30pm has the two teams tied for first place battling for the top spot.

Why it matters

These games are crucial for both Baker and La Grande as they jockey for position in the league standings and state playoff picture. The outcomes will determine home-court advantage in the league playoffs as well as which teams punch their tickets to the Class 4A state tournament.

The details

In the girls game, La Grande (4-0 in league) can clinch the regular season title by beating Baker (3-1). However, if Baker wins by 4 or more points, they would be in position to claim the league crown. The boys teams are tied atop the league at 3-1, so the winner of their matchup will have the inside track to the regular season title. Pendleton also remains in the mix for the boys crown.

  • The girls game tips off at 6pm on Friday, February 13th.
  • The boys game follows at approximately 7:30pm on the same night.
  • Baker's regular season finales are on February 19th at Ontario.

The players

Baker Bulldogs

The home team, seeking league titles and state playoff berths for both their girls and boys basketball squads.

La Grande Tigers

The visiting team, tied with or leading Baker in the league standings and also vying for league championships and state tournament spots.

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What’s next

The outcomes of Friday's games will determine the regular season league champions, playoff seeding, and state tournament qualifiers for both the Baker and La Grande girls and boys basketball teams.

The takeaway

These high-stakes matchups between Baker and La Grande highlight the intense competition and high-pressure situations that define the final stretch of the basketball season as teams jockey for league titles, playoff positioning, and state tournament berths.