Class 2B state tournament bracket breakdown – 1-8

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a closer look at some of the best teams and players that are guaranteed at least one game in Spokane. The winners will advance to double elimination in Spokane and the losers to single elimination. This should be an exciting tournament in Spokane. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1 Davenport 8 Adna</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DAVENPORT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1416280' first='Tennessee' last='Rainwater'], <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821320' first='Brenick' last='Soliday']</strong>, <strong>Jaeger Jacobson</strong>, <strong>Evan Gunning</strong>, <strong>Cash Colbert</strong>, <strong>Caige Colbert</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ADNA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1450957' first='Braeden' last='Salme'], <strong>Eli Smith</strong>, <strong>Seth Meister</strong>, <strong>Lane Johnson</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OUTLOOK</strong> - Davenport has been atop the 2B polls for most of the season. The biggest reason why is player of the year candidate and the most athletic player in 2B - [player_tooltip player_id='1416280' first='Tennessee' last='Rainwater']. He's tough to keep in front and if you do, he has the court vision to pick teams apart. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821320' first='Brenick' last='Soliday']</strong> is a four year starter at point guard and one of the best of those in 2B. He plays within himself, and takes care of the ball. He can score when needed and is a threat from three. Adna made a run through the District 4 tournament before falling to MWP in the title game. Not too big of a surprise after a 5th place finish in the Central 2B. They have one of the better point guards in [player_tooltip player_id='1450957' first='Braeden' last='Salme'] and are well coached by his dad Luke Salme. <strong>Eli Smith</strong> is an athletic wing who had some strong performances in district.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction - Davenport 73-63</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2 MWP 7 Northwest Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> <strong>MWP</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> [player_tooltip player_id='1416730' first='Josh' last='Salguero'], <strong>Hunter Hazen</strong>, <strong>Judah Kelly</strong>, <strong>Jake Cournyer</strong>, <strong>Jace Peters</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1451035' first='Avi' last='West'], [player_tooltip player_id='1450956' first='Asher' last='West']</strong>, <strong>Nate Clark</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> <strong>OUTLOOK</strong> - This is a rematch from last year's state tournament that MWP won. [player_tooltip player_id='1416730' first='Josh' last='Salguero'] is the best post player in the tournament at 6'7. He is skilled and strong, making him a mismatch for the defense most nights. <strong>Hunter Hazen</strong> showed up big in district play with some of his best scoring performances. He had 28 in the semi-finals vs Chief Leschi and followed it up with a big game in the championship. Northwest Christian is led by guards [player_tooltip player_id='1451035' first='Avi' last='West'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1450956' first='Asher' last='West']. The former is a big time scorer and could present some problems on the perimeter, as well as his toughness in the lane. After a tough early season loss to Davenport, they have come together and won games. Finishing district at 20-4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction - MWP 71-65</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3 Lake Roosevelt 6 Napavine</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LAKE ROOSEVELT</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1837777' first='Chase' last='Marchand']</strong>, <strong>Chase Clark</strong>, [player_tooltip player_id='1499036' first='Brandon' last='Pino'], <strong>Tanner Kiser</strong>, <strong>Ivan Alajandre</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NAPAVINE</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1450615' first='James' last='Grose'], <strong>Karsen Denault</strong>, [player_tooltip player_id='1450614' first='Jarin' last='Prather'], <strong>Cayle Kelly</strong>, <strong>Cael Stanley</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OUTLOOK</strong> - Napavine gets a trip to the East side for the 2nd year in a row after falling to Colfax in Spokane last season at the regional round. Lake Roosevelt is a team that has some quick guards, led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1837777' first='Chase' last='Marchand']</strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='1499036' first='Brandon' last='Pino']. They return all 5 starters from last year's state tournament team. <strong>Chase Clark</strong> is a good athlete and provides toughness on the interior and scoring from all levels. Napavine has Central 2B CO-MVP [player_tooltip player_id='1450615' first='James' last='Grose'] and his 28 points a game. <strong>Karsen Denault</strong> was a 1st team all league selection in the Central 2B. They have a strong starting five but no seniors are on it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction - Not making one due to conflict of interest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4 Columbia Burbank 5 Brewster</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BURBANK</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1451022' first='Tristan' last='Frimodt'], [player_tooltip player_id='1451023' first='Quincy' last='Scott'], <strong>Michael Lenke</strong>, <strong>Parker Nelson</strong>, <strong>Crew Pereira</strong>, <strong>Elijah Kinsey</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BREWSTER</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='923109' first='Kelson' last='Gebbers'], <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2368969' first='Brady' last='Wulf']</strong>, <strong>Cort Gebbers</strong>, <strong>Tyson Schertenleib</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OUTLOOK</strong> - Burbank has to feel a bit slighted with the number 4 seed. They ran the table, aside from an early season loss to Davenport with two starters out. They are led by a couple of Sophomore guards in Frimodt and Scott as well as senior guard <strong>Michael Lenke</strong>. They could make a case as one of the top 2 or 3 teams to beat, no question. They get Brewster for their reward. A team that always seems to play their best at the state tournament. Last year's runner up, they are led by the other player of the year candidate in [player_tooltip player_id='923109' first='Kelson' last='Gebbers']. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2368969' first='Brady' last='Wulf']</strong> is a secondary scoring option from the guard position. <strong>Cort Gebbers</strong> provides toughness in the paint and rebounding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction - Burbank 75-71</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->