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Eastside Catholic Girls Basketball Captures 3A State Title
Eastside Catholic captured the 3A girls state basketball championship with a 55-43 victory over Bellevue High School on Saturday night at the Tacoma Dome, finishing a remarkable postseason run and securing the program’s first state title. Amy N. led the Crusaders with 23 points and nine rebounds in the championship win.
The championship marked a historic moment for the Crusaders, who delivered a complete performance on one of Washington’s biggest stages. Eastside Catholic built momentum in the second half with strong defense, timely scoring and composure down the stretch to keep Bellevue at bay.
With the win under the bright lights of the Tacoma Dome, the Crusaders capped an outstanding season and celebrated a hard-earned state championship in front of a packed crowd of supporters. The victory highlighted the team’s resilience, chemistry and determination throughout the tournament run.
Congratulations, Crusaders!
Read the full story in the Seattle Times, Seattle Medium, Yahoo!Sports and Tacoma News Tribune. View highlights of the game on King 5 News.
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Eastside Catholic Girls Basketball Head Coach Darnellia Russell led the Crusaders to the 3A State Championship earlier this month.
Eastside Catholic captured the 3A girls state basketball championship with a 55-43 victory over Bellevue High School on Saturday night at the Tacoma Dome.
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Eastside Catholic girls basketball defeated White River High School 67-48 in the 3A girls state basketball tournament.
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Eastside Catholic secured a 53-37 win over the Mt. Spokane Wildcats in the 3A boys state basketball quarterfinals.
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Eastside Catholic School is pleased to welcome Jeremy Thielbahr as Head Football Coach, bringing back a proven leader and longtime champion of the Crusaders program.
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Eastside Catholic School proudly celebrates seniors Ryan Long and Tristan Weigum, who signed on National Signing Day, February 4, to begin their collegiate baseball journeys.
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Eastside Catholic varsity girl's basketball took home a resounding 64-53 victory following a trip to Metro League rival Bishop Blanchet High School.
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Eastside Catholic’s boys cross country team earned second place in the WIAA Scholastic Awards Program this fall.