Toutle Lake girls basketball team falls in state quarterfinals

Ducks unable to hold off Cle Elum-Roslyn in third quarter

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

The Toutle Lake girls basketball team saw their season come to an end in the state quarterfinals, as they were unable to hold off a strong third-quarter push from Cle Elum-Roslyn and ultimately fell in the game.

Why it matters

The Ducks had high hopes of making a deep run in the state tournament, so this loss in the quarterfinals is a disappointing end to their season. The game highlights the competitive nature of the state playoffs and the challenges teams face in trying to advance.

The details

Toutle Lake was in a close game with Cle Elum-Roslyn through the first half, but the Warriors pulled away in the third quarter to take control of the contest. The Ducks were unable to recover from the deficit in the final period and saw their season come to a close with the quarterfinal defeat.

  • The game took place on March 6, 2026.

The players

Toutle Lake girls basketball team

The high school girls basketball team from Toutle Lake, Washington that competed in the state tournament.

Cle Elum-Roslyn

The high school girls basketball team from Cle Elum and Roslyn, Washington that defeated Toutle Lake in the state quarterfinals.

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The takeaway

This loss is a tough end to the season for the Toutle Lake girls basketball team, but they can take pride in making it to the state quarterfinals and competing against one of the top teams in the tournament. The experience will be valuable as they look to build towards another postseason run in the future.