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Cascade Conference Women's Basketball Championship Preview
LC State and Corban to meet in title game
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The stage is set for an all-Warrior title game in the 2026 Cascade Conference Women's Basketball Championship, with third-seeded No. 17 LC State taking on host and top-seeded No. 20 Corban (Ore.) on Monday in Salem.
Why it matters
This matchup marks the fifth straight trip to the title game for the LC State women, who are playing for the CCC's second automatic bid into the national tournament. Corban earned the first bid as the regular-season champion.
The details
LC State and Corban split the regular season, with each team winning at home. The Warriors in red picked up a 97-77 win in Salem, while the Warriors in gold earned a 70-64 victory in Lewiston. LC State is led by a balanced attack, with four players averaging double digits in scoring and three grabbing more than four rebounds per game. Corban leads the CCC in several key statistical categories, including scoring, 3-point percentage, and assists per game.
- The conference title game is set for Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Salem.
The players
LC State Warriors
The third-seeded No. 17 LC State women's basketball team, making their fifth straight trip to the Cascade Conference title game.
Corban Warriors
The host and top-seeded No. 20 Corban (Ore.) women's basketball team, earning the first automatic bid to the national tournament as the regular-season champion.
Darian Herring
The LC State junior is one of the top defensive players in the CCC, ranking second all-time at LC State in blocks with 212 and leading the conference this season with 65.
Sitara Byrd
The LC State senior leads the Warriors with 13.9 points per game on a 50.6% field goal percentage and 41.7% 3-point percentage, while also averaging 6.2 rebounds and 70 steals.
Jersey Huerta
The Corban sophomore has been one of the top scorers in the conference this season, ranking third in points per game with 18.3.
What’s next
The winner of the Cascade Conference title game will earn the CCC's second automatic bid to the national tournament.
The takeaway
This matchup between the third-seeded LC State Warriors and top-seeded Corban Warriors promises an exciting conclusion to the Cascade Conference women's basketball season, with both teams vying for a spot in the national tournament.
