3/10/2026
(Yakima, WA) The State 2A and 1A boys and girls basketball tournaments wrapped up on Saturday night. Our crews have taken time to break down each tournament and came up with our All-Tournament teams for each classifications. We divided it by location and in this is the Yakima SunDome edition. The 4A/3A are in the Tacoma Dome post and the 2B/1B’s are in the Spokane Arena post.
The one rule we had was you had to have played in 3 games to be eligible. It could be quarterfinals to trophy day or could be Wednesday through Friday or Saturday.
Decisions were based on stats, personal observation and key moments. We awarded 1 MVP, 5 1st team and 5 2nd team spots only. There are always tough decisions to make but yest we didn’t want to waterdown the awards. This is meant to 100% celebrate great performances and bring a spotlight to 11 players in each classification. This is not meant to say others weren’t worthy, there were many hard choices and our crews did not agree on all picks.
We added some additional awards as well that bring so much fun to these tournaments and really set a great tone. Names, other than the MVP are listed in no particular order, you were either 1st team or 2nd team. Let’s get to our Winners!
We’re going to begin with our “Venue Winners” first then the All-Tournament teams.
Band of the Yakima SunDome
Lynden Band; Loud…VERY LOUD. There is a fine line between loud and too loud and Lynden knows the perfect balance. Electric and always bringing the energy, the Lions band is always top tier.
Cheer Staff of the Yakima SunDome
Lynden Christian Cheer Squad: This might feel like a cop out, but it was one specific instance that pushed the Lyncs to the top. The dads of the cheerleaders came out for a performance during a timeout. That catapulted them to the top.
Fan Base of the Yakima SunDome
Zillah: Being in two championship games, you knew the Leopard faithful would pack the SunDome. However, they packed it for all 6 games Zillah was in during the week. The Leopard student section is top notch with quick and creative chants and even boys head coach Mario Mengarelli made an appearance front row in the student section to watch the girls win their first state title ever.
All Tournament Teams
2A Girls
MVP
Finley Parcher (Jr)
Lynden Lions
An absolute menace on defense, she dominated the boards with 17.3 PPG and 13 RPG while shooting 59% for the tournament in her second consecutive MVP on the tournament.
1st Team
- Herbie Wright (Jr), Prosser
- Bella Standish (Jr), Ellensburg
- Ashlan Bryant (Jr), Deer Park
- Elise Kingston (Jr), Selah
- Emma Bryant (Sr), Deer Park
2nd Team
- Zia-Daye Anderson (Sr), Nathan Hale
- Payton Mills (Sr), Lynden
- Brooke Blachly (Sr), Archbishop Murphy
- Deidra Phillips (Sr), Prosser
- Joslyn McCormack-Marks (So), Clarkston
Championship Coach Award
Rob Adams, Lynden Lions
Completes the three-peat and has won the 2A title with Lynden in the last four years that he has coached while also extending Lynden’s winning streak to 75 consecutive games.
Our Top-Effort Coach Award
Eddie McFerrin, Nathan Hale
In his first year leading the program, McFerrin took Nathan Hale from a 2-20 record to the state quarterfinals in the Raiders first ever state berth. Also, his energy on the bench was second to none throughout the entire tournament.
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2A Boys
MVP
Jalen Davis (Jr)
Bremerton Knights
Hit the game winning lay-up in the semifinals to defeat Columbia River and the game-winning free throws in the title game with R.A. Long. The junior averaged 24.7 PPG with 8.3 RPG and 10 total steals in the three games while going 21/24 from the free throw line.
1st Team
- Josh Crane (Sr), R.A. Long
- Micah Dickison (Sr), Anacortes
- Luca Phillips (Sr), Columbia River
- Francisco Medina (Sr), Grandview
- Jeff Rooklidge (Sr), R.A. Long
2nd Team
- Landon Anchors (Jr), Tumwater
- Cam Newsome (Sr), R.A. Long
- Alex Pont (Sr), Columbia River
- Landon Irwin (Sr), R.A. Long
- Aaron Matthews (Jr), Bremerton
Championship Coach Award
Miah Davis, Bremerton Knights
Second consecutive title for the Knights
Our Top-Effort Coach Award
Mark Ganter, Columbia River Rapids
#11 Columbia River stormed into the semifinals and took the eventual state champions to OT. Had all four games finish with margin in single digits.
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1A Girls
MVP
Kaleo Anderson (Sr)
King’s Knights
Had a double-double in all three games with an average double-double of 19.3 PPG and 12.7 RPG. She also had seven steals and nine assists in the tournament.
1st Team
- Makenna Klitzke (Jr), Zillah
- June Fiander (Jr), Zillah
- Aaliyeh Martin (Sr), Annie Wright
- Tyra Dykstra (So), Lynden Christian
- Graycie Kast (Jr), Royal
2nd Team
- Kiana Skogstad (Sr), Bellevue Christian
- Lauren Wardenaar (Fr), Royal
- Emily Hoffmann (Fr), Bellevue Christian
- Riley Seymer (Sr), Seton Catholic
- Jasmine Andrisek (So), Annie Wright
Championship Coach Award
Joel Yellow Owl, Zillah Leopards
1st State Championship in school history after taking over for the late Brandie Valadez who was the light of the SunDome every single year.
Our Top-Effort Coach Award
Farrah Wardenaar, Royal Knights
Pulled off only upset of regional round before taking down the defending champions in Bellevue Christian in the quarterfinals. Ended the tournament by defeating perennial power Lynden Christian to take home 3rd place and the fourth trophy in program history in first state trip since 2001.
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1A Boys
MVP
Kaden Veldman (Jr)
Lynden Christian Lyncs
Finished one block shy of having a double-double in all three games. Average line of 14.3 PPG, 10 RPG, 2.3 BPG, and a steal in each game. Anyone watching could see he was the difference maker in 1A with his dominance in the paint.
1st Team
- Dekker van de Graaf (Sr), Zillah
- Dawson Hintz (Jr), Lynden Christian
- Grant Wardenaar (Sr), Royal
- Gunnar Dykstra (Jr), Lynden Christian
- Conner Jensen (Jr), Bear Creek
2nd Team
- Dozie Asinobi (Sr), King’s
- Budda Aranda (Jr), Zillah
- Tev Uttech (Jr), Chelan
- Luca Falletto (Sr), Chelan
- Dax Jenks (Jr), Royal
Championship Coach Award
Tim Zylstra, Lynden Christian
3rd state title for Coach Zylstra and the 9th in Lynden Christian history and their 3rd in the last 5 years.
Our Top-Effort Coach Award
Tyler Mendezona, The Bear Creek School Grizzlies
Four games in four days to lead the Grizzlies to their first trophy since 2014 and just their fifth trophy ever.
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