Bingham scores 30 points to extend the Wa-Hi boys' season

Derrick Bingham's big game helps Walla Walla High School boys basketball team advance in district tournament

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Derrick Bingham scored 30 points as Walla Walla High School's boys basketball team defeated North Central 69-66 in a winner-to-district, loser-out game. The win avenged a loss to North Central a year ago and snapped a five-game slide for the Blue Devils, who will now advance to the opening round of the Class 3A District 6 tournament.

Why it matters

The victory keeps Walla Walla High School's boys basketball season alive, allowing them to continue their postseason run. The game also featured an element of revenge, as the Blue Devils were looking to avenge a loss to North Central from the previous year's tournament.

The details

Bingham scored 30 points on 11 field goals, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Blue Devils. Wa-Hi trailed 19-17 after the first quarter but Bingham kept them close with 12 points in the second quarter. The teams were tied at 51 heading to the fourth quarter, where Colt Pemberton, Micah Eggart, and Kalama Roberson made key contributions to help Wa-Hi secure the win.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 14, 2026.
  • Wa-Hi will travel to Mt. Spokane for the opening round of the Class 3A District 6 boys basketball tournament on Saturday, February 16, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The players

Derrick Bingham

A player for Walla Walla High School's boys basketball team who scored 30 points in the win over North Central.

Colt Pemberton

A player for Walla Walla High School's boys basketball team who scored 7 of his 9 points in the fourth quarter to help secure the win.

Micah Eggart

A player for Walla Walla High School's boys basketball team who made 5 free throws in the fourth quarter.

Kalama Roberson

A player for Walla Walla High School's boys basketball team who scored 4 points in the fourth quarter.

Spencer Hessler

The head coach of the Walla Walla High School boys basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Great effort on the road. Really proud of the way we competed all night.”

— Spencer Hessler, Head Coach (bellinghamherald.com)

“Bing was terrific and carried us offensively, but we also had a lot of guys chip in during crucial moments. Just so proud and excited to keep playing with this group.”

— Spencer Hessler, Head Coach (bellinghamherald.com)

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