Seven Clark County Teams Advance to Final Week of State Basketball Tournaments

Union girls and Columbia River boys among local teams still playing in Tacoma, Yakima, and Spokane

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Seven basketball teams from Clark County, Washington have advanced to the final week of state tournaments, including the Union girls and Columbia River boys. The Union girls defeated Bothell to advance directly to the Class 4A quarterfinals, while the Columbia River boys won their elimination game against Clover Park to reach the Class 2A round of 12. Five other Clark County teams - Prairie boys, Evergreen girls, King's Way Christian girls, Seton Catholic girls, and Columbia Adventist boys - are also still playing in their respective tournaments.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a point of pride for many communities, and Clark County's strong representation in the final week of state tournaments showcases the talent and competitiveness of local programs. The continued success of these teams highlights the dedication of players, coaches, and communities in supporting youth athletics.

The details

The Union girls, seeded second, defeated No. 7 Bothell 51-43 in a seeding game on Saturday to advance directly to the Class 4A quarterfinals. Myla Larry scored 10 of her 18 points in the decisive third quarter to lead the Titans. The Columbia River boys, seeded No. 11, cruised to a 77-41 victory over No. 14 Clover Park on Saturday to reach the Class 2A round of 12 for the third consecutive season.

  • On Saturday, Union defeated Bothell and Columbia River defeated Clover Park.
  • The Union girls will play in the Class 4A quarterfinals at 2 p.m. on Thursday in the Tacoma Dome.
  • The Columbia River boys will play No. 3 Selah at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday in the Class 2A round of 12 at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

The players

Myla Larry

A key player for the Union girls basketball team who scored 10 of her 18 points in the third quarter to lead the Titans to victory over Bothell.

Luca Phillips

A senior on the Columbia River boys basketball team who said it is a privilege to play with his teammates and that the team's energy and defense were keys to their win over Clover Park.

Union Titans

The Union girls basketball team, seeded second, who defeated No. 7 Bothell to advance directly to the Class 4A quarterfinals.

Columbia River Rapids

The Columbia River boys basketball team, seeded No. 11, who won their elimination game against No. 14 Clover Park to reach the Class 2A round of 12 for the third consecutive season.

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What they’re saying

“We knew what we needed to do to win. When we got into halftime, our coaches told us that we needed to turn it up a notch, and that's what we did.”

— Myla Larry (clarkcountytoday.com)

“Honestly, I couldn't be happier right now.”

— Luca Phillips, Senior, Columbia River boys basketball team (clarkcountytoday.com)

“It starts with defense. It starts with energy. We have the best energy in the county. We just want to fight.”

— Luca Phillips, Senior, Columbia River boys basketball team (clarkcountytoday.com)

What’s next

The Union girls will play in the Class 4A quarterfinals on Thursday, while the Columbia River boys will face No. 3 Selah in the Class 2A round of 12 on Wednesday.

The takeaway

The strong performances of Clark County basketball teams in the state tournaments showcase the depth of talent and competitive spirit in the local high school sports community. These teams' continued success is a source of pride for their schools and neighborhoods, and highlights the importance of youth athletics in fostering community engagement and school spirit.