Glacier Peak boys basketball falls in 4A state quarterfinals

Grizzlies miss out on third straight semis trip with 49-46 loss to Lake Washington

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Glacier Peak boys basketball team fell short in the 4A state quarterfinals, losing 49-46 to Lake Washington on Thursday at the Tacoma Dome. The Grizzlies, who were seeking their third straight trip to the state semifinals, led by as much as eight points in the third quarter but couldn't hold on as the Kangaroos rallied late. Senior guard Reed Nagel led Glacier Peak with 20 points, seven assists and three rebounds, but the team's 21-0 start to the season ended with their third loss in the past four games.

Why it matters

Glacier Peak was one of the top teams in the 4A classification this season, entering the state tournament with a 22-2 record and high hopes of reaching the semifinals for the third consecutive year. The loss ends their season short of that goal, though they still have a chance to finish in fourth place with a consolation game on Friday.

The details

Glacier Peak led 19-12 in the second quarter but Lake Washington closed the half on an 11-0 run to take a 23-19 lead at the break. The Grizzlies trailed by as much as 35-27 in the third quarter before rallying to take a 39-38 lead in the fourth, but the Kangaroos responded with a 3-pointer to go back ahead and held on for the 49-46 win. Nagel hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds to cut the deficit to 3 points, but Glacier Peak couldn't get the tying shot to fall.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington.
  • Glacier Peak led 19-12 in the second quarter before Lake Washington closed the half on an 11-0 run.
  • Glacier Peak trailed by as much as 35-27 in the third quarter before rallying to take a 39-38 lead in the fourth quarter.

The players

Reed Nagel

A senior guard for Glacier Peak who led the team with 20 points, seven assists and three rebounds in the game.

Zachary Albright

A junior for Glacier Peak who scored 12 points and had 6 rebounds.

Jayden Hunt

A junior for Lake Washington who scored 16 points, including two free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.

Brian Hunter

The head coach of the Glacier Peak boys basketball team.

Omer Ziklik

A junior for Lake Washington who scored 8 points during the Kangaroos' 11-0 run to close the first half.

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What they’re saying

“I think all game, they just made a few more tough plays than we did. And we missed a lot of layups. We missed a lot of free throws. Give them credit, they made the plays they had to. Our guys competed … We didn't finish the way we normally finish, and that hurt us tonight.”

— Brian Hunter, Glacier Peak head coach (heraldnet.com)

“Today's a tough day for a bunch of teams, and how do you respond. We're one of very few teams that are playing tomorrow, and you want to make the most of it. It's a special place, so we want to keep going.”

— Brian Hunter, Glacier Peak head coach (heraldnet.com)

What’s next

Glacier Peak will play in a consolation game on Friday against No. 8 seed West Valley (Yakima) with a chance to finish in fourth place.

The takeaway

Glacier Peak's bid for a third straight trip to the 4A state semifinals fell short, but the Grizzlies still have an opportunity to end their season on a high note with a consolation game on Friday. The loss highlighted the fine line between success and disappointment in the state tournament, as the team's 21-0 start to the season ultimately ended with three losses in its final four games.