Jaden Ghoreishi leads Mt Spokane one last time; Wildcats beat Edmonds-Woodway 59-30 in fourth-place game

Ghoreishi scores 21 points with 12 rebounds in final high school game before heading to Colorado State

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Even though he lost half of his senior season to health concerns, Jaden Ghoreishi will go down as one of the best to come out of Mt. Spokane and the Greater Spokane League. On Saturday, he earned the opportunity to lead his team in one last game before heading to Colorado State in the fall, scoring 21 points with 12 rebounds, one blocked shot and two steals as the Wildcats never trailed in a 59-30 win over Edmonds-Woodway in the State 3A fourth-place game at Tacoma Dome.

Why it matters

Ghoreishi's performance in his final high school game showcases his talent and potential, as the coach believes he could play professional basketball someday. The win also provides closure for the Wildcats, who fell to Edmonds-Woodway in last year's state semifinals.

The details

Junior Cade Strocsher added 12 points on 6-of-6 shooting for Mt. Spokane, which held Edmonds-Woodway to 29% shooting and just 1 of 13 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats raced out to a 6-0 lead and never looked back, leading 25-12 at halftime and 50-25 entering the fourth quarter.

  • On Saturday, Ghoreishi earned the opportunity to lead his team in one last game before heading to Colorado State in the fall.
  • Mt. Spokane fell to Edmonds-Woodway 41-34 in a state semifinal last year.

The players

Jaden Ghoreishi

A senior at Mt. Spokane High School who scored 21 points with 12 rebounds, one blocked shot and two steals in the fourth-place game. He is headed to Colorado State University in the fall.

Cade Strocsher

A junior at Mt. Spokane High School who scored 12 points on 6-of-6 shooting in the fourth-place game.

Jaceten Reijonen

A senior at Mt. Spokane High School who scored five points with five rebounds in the fourth-place game. His coach referred to him as "the consummate glue guy."

David Wagenblast

The head coach of the Mt. Spokane High School basketball team.

Rock Franklin

A senior at Mt. Spokane High School who scored a bucket in the fourth-place game.

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What they’re saying

“It didn't turn out the way we wanted, but we still got the fourth-place trophy. I mean, it sucked losing the first day, but we kept our heads up and we were like, 'Nah, we got to get a higher place trophy than last year.' So, we just got our heads up and got fourth place.”

— Jaden Ghoreishi, Senior (bellinghamherald.com)

“(Ghoreishi) is a kid who might play professional basketball someday. He'll be one of those kids that we talk about for a very long time. Really special kid, and basketball talent through the roof - such high potential. I was looking forward to coaching him this year and for a kid who didn't get a chance to play for two months, I mean, not bad to come out here and average 20 in the Dome.”

— David Wagenblast, Mt. Spokane Head Coach (bellinghamherald.com)

“The last four years being a part of this, being part of this program, it's been, you know, everything for me. I can always remember being a little kid looking up to my brother playing and now finally, being here, it's great to end my career on a win.”

— Jaceten Reijonen, Senior (bellinghamherald.com)

“Couldn't be more proud of the kid, with regards to just sticking to it, being a program guy, and getting his opportunities, and then making the most advantage of it. 'I'll guard this player, I'll go rebound, I'll cut.' He will do all the little things that are necessary for your team, and so I'm so happy for him to go out as a winner like this.”

— David Wagenblast, Mt. Spokane Head Coach (bellinghamherald.com)

“I'm really proud of our guys for showing a lot of character and showing who they really are. Especially for a team that, like, if we just don't come out and play a little nervous on Thursday, maybe we're playing in a different game.”

— David Wagenblast, Mt. Spokane Head Coach (bellinghamherald.com)

The takeaway

Jaden Ghoreishi's impressive performance in his final high school game showcases his talent and potential, as the Mt. Spokane coach believes he could play professional basketball someday. The Wildcats' fourth-place finish also provides closure after falling to Edmonds-Woodway in last year's state semifinals, demonstrating the team's resilience and character.