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Rainier Today
By the People, for the People
Senior Macey Shamblin leads defending 2B champ Northwest Christian girls back to state
The Cinderella story continues as Northwest Christian looks to repeat as 2B girls basketball champions.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Northwest Christian girls basketball team is headed back to the state tournament after winning the 2B title last year as an eighth seed. Senior Macey Shamblin is leading the way for the defending champions, who know they have a target on their back this season.
Why it matters
Northwest Christian's surprise championship run last year was one of the feel-good stories of the high school basketball season. As the defending champions, they will face increased pressure and expectations this year, but the team is embracing the challenge as they look to repeat.
The details
Last season, Northwest Christian entered the state tournament as an eighth seed but pulled off a major upset of No. 1 Rainier in the regional round. They went on to win the 2B state title with a 73-66 victory over Adna in the championship game. This year, the team is led by senior Macey Shamblin as they aim to defend their crown.
- Northwest Christian won the 2B state championship in 2025.
- The 2026 state tournament is scheduled for March.
The players
Macey Shamblin
A senior leader for the defending 2B champion Northwest Christian girls basketball team.
Northwest Christian
The defending 2B state champion girls basketball team.
What they’re saying
“We definitely came into the season knowing that we had a target on our back and knowing we had to play our best games and play like a team.”
— Macey Shamblin, Senior, Northwest Christian (The Spokesman-Review)
What’s next
The Northwest Christian girls basketball team will look to defend their 2B state championship when the tournament tips off in March.
The takeaway
Northwest Christian's surprise title run last year captured the hearts of fans, and the team is determined to prove it was no fluke as they return to the state tournament as the defending champions.
