Tualatin Timberwolves face St. Mary's Academy Blues in girls basketball rematch

Defending state champion Tualatin looks to stay perfect in Three Rivers League play against St. Mary's Academy in downtown Portland

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The nationally-ranked Tualatin Timberwolves, the defending state champions, bring their 21-1 record and 14-game winning streak into a Three Rivers League rematch against the St. Mary's Academy Blues in downtown Portland. Tualatin, led by a veteran core of seniors and a talented sophomore class, has been dominant in conference play, while St. Mary's Academy will look to regroup after a lopsided first meeting between the two teams.

Why it matters

This game features a matchup between two of the top girls high school basketball programs in Oregon, with Tualatin looking to solidify its position as the team to beat in the Three Rivers League and St. Mary's Academy seeking to pull off an upset against the state's premier program.

The details

Tualatin, led by seventh-year coach Wes Pappas, has been unstoppable in league play, outscoring opponents by an average of more than 50 points per game. The Timberwolves' veteran core of seniors Alex Padilla, Ries Miadich and Maaya Lucas has provided steady leadership, while a talented sophomore class featuring Kendall Dominates, Bella Amens and Love Lei Best has added depth and firepower. St. Mary's Academy, under head coach Art Rojas, counters with its own blend of experience, led by seniors Zuzi Langer and Zoe Wise, along with juniors Hazel Heron, Izzy Maltase and Annika Read, and sophomores Thea Young and Diarra Mboup.

  • Tualatin's only loss came on December 30 against Etiwanda.
  • Tualatin defeated St. Mary's Academy 99-16 in the first league matchup on January 27.
  • Tualatin closes its regular season next Friday with a home game against Three Rivers League rival West Linn (19-2, 8-1).
  • St. Mary's Academy hosts Tigard (7-14, 1-8) on Tuesday.

The players

Wes Pappas

Tualatin's seventh-year head coach.

Alex Padilla

A senior leader for the Tualatin Timberwolves.

Ries Miadich

A senior leader for the Tualatin Timberwolves.

Maaya Lucas

A senior leader for the Tualatin Timberwolves.

Art Rojas

Head coach of the St. Mary's Academy Blues.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Tualatin Timberwolves will look to continue their dominant run in the Three Rivers League when they face West Linn, another top team in the conference, in their regular season finale next Friday.

The takeaway

This game showcases the strength of girls high school basketball in Oregon, with two of the state's premier programs facing off in a highly anticipated rematch. Tualatin's continued dominance could solidify its status as the team to beat in the state, while St. Mary's Academy will look to pull off an upset and prove it can compete with the best.