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4 Teams Vie for Top Seed in Nisqually League Basketball
Tight race for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th seeds ahead of District 3 tournament
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Four teams in the Nisqually League - Annie Wright, Bellevue Christian, Cascade Christian, and Seattle Christian - are all in contention for the top four seeds in the upcoming District 3 1A Boys Basketball tournament. With each team having a 6-1 league record and having lost to a different opponent, the final regular season games on Thursday will determine the seeding.
Why it matters
The top two seeds in the District 3 tournament will avoid a loser-out playoff game, making the final regular season matchups crucial. The 3rd and 4th seeds will have to host those elimination games, putting more pressure on Thursday's outcomes.
The details
On Thursday, Seattle Christian hosts Annie Wright while Bellevue Christian travels to face Cascade Christian. Whichever teams win those games will secure a top-two seed in the district tournament. The final seeding will be determined by head-to-head records, regardless of the specific game results.
- The regular season finale games are on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
- The District 3 1A Boys Basketball tournament begins on February 14, 2026.
The players
Annie Wright Gators
One of the four teams vying for the top seeds in the District 3 1A Boys Basketball tournament.
Bellevue Christian Vikings
One of the four teams vying for the top seeds in the District 3 1A Boys Basketball tournament.
Cascade Christian Cougars
One of the four teams vying for the top seeds in the District 3 1A Boys Basketball tournament.
Seattle Christian Warriors
One of the four teams vying for the top seeds in the District 3 1A Boys Basketball tournament.
What’s next
The winners of Thursday's games will secure the top two seeds in the District 3 1A Boys Basketball tournament. The 3rd and 4th seeds will host loser-out playoff games on February 14th against the 5th and 6th place teams.
The takeaway
The tight race atop the Nisqually League highlights the competitive nature of 1A basketball in the region, with four evenly-matched teams battling for the top seeds and a chance to advance to the state tournament.
