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Clarkston Falls to Ellensburg, Deer Park Handles Selah in State 2A Girls Tournament
Roundup of third and fourth place games at the State 2A girls basketball tournament in Yakima
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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In the State 2A girls basketball tournament third-place game, Ellensburg defeated Clarkston 58-44 behind 22 points and 14 rebounds from Bella Standish. Ellie Markus added 18 points with four 3-pointers for the Bulldogs. In the fourth-place game, Deer Park beat Selah 65-45 led by 24 points and five steals from junior Ashlan Bryant.
Why it matters
The State 2A girls basketball tournament determines the top teams in the classification, with the third and fourth place games providing an opportunity for teams to end their seasons on a high note after falling short of the championship game.
The details
In the third-place game, Ellensburg set the tone early with a 23-8 run in the first quarter. Bella Standish dominated inside with a double-double, while Ellie Markus provided perimeter scoring for the Bulldogs. For Clarkston, sophomore Laney Augir led the way with 14 points. In the fourth-place game, Deer Park junior Ashlan Bryant had a big performance with 24 points and five steals to lead the Stags to victory over Selah. Deer Park seniors Jacey Boesel and Emma Bryant also contributed significantly.
- The State 2A girls basketball tournament games were played on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
The players
Bella Standish
A player for Ellensburg High School who scored 22 points with 14 rebounds in the third-place game.
Ellie Markus
A player for Ellensburg High School who scored 18 points with four 3-pointers in the third-place game.
Laney Augir
A sophomore player for Clarkston High School who led her team with 14 points in the third-place game.
Ashlan Bryant
A junior player for Deer Park High School who scored 24 points with five steals in the fourth-place game.
Jacey Boesel
A senior player for Deer Park High School who scored 15 points with eight rebounds and four steals in the fourth-place game.
The takeaway
The third and fourth place games at the State 2A girls basketball tournament featured strong individual performances, with Ellensburg and Deer Park emerging victorious. These games provided an opportunity for teams to end their seasons on a positive note after falling short of the championship game.
