Gonzaga Prep, University, West Valley Claim Top Seeds as District 6 Baseball Playoffs Begin

The Greater Spokane League's elite programs have locked in their postseason positioning, and three powerhouses earned the top seeds heading into the District 6 baseball playoffs that begin this week. Gonzaga Prep, University High School, and West Valley are poised to make deep runs toward the WIAA state tournaments across their respective classifications.

4A: Bullpups Ready for Another Championship Run

Gonzaga Prep's 17-4 record earned the Bullpups the No. 2 seed in 4A despite finishing second in the Greater Spokane League standings. The boys will host seventh-seeded Chiawana (12-9) on Saturday in their first playoff matchup. Coach Randy Wedin's squad is hungry to defend their winning tradition and advance through a competitive bracket that includes top-seeded Richland (20-1), the highest-ranked team in the state's RPI system.

The winner of Gonzaga Prep's first-round game faces either third-seeded Kamiakin (16-4) or sixth-seeded Lewis and Clark (7-14) in a semifinal matchup on Tuesday. With the district championship and third-place games both scheduled for May 16, the Bullpups know every win matters in their pursuit of a state berth.

3A: University Titans Crowned GSL Champions

University High School's dominant 19-2 season culminated in the Greater Spokane League championship, earning the Titans the No. 1 seed in the 3A bracket. Marco Longo and the Titans will host the winner of Thursday's play-in game between Shadle Park (6-14) and Walla Walla (5-13), setting up their path toward another state tournament appearance.

The Titans are ranked No. 3 in the state RPI and face the winner of a semifinal matchup on Saturday between fourth-seeded Southridge (12-9) and fifth-seeded Ridgeline (13-8). On the opposite side of the bracket, second-seeded Kennewick (16-5) and third-seeded Mt. Spokane (14-7) begin their playoff journeys with home games against Central Valley and Hermiston, respectively.

2A: West Valley Dominates with No. 1 Seed

West Valley's impressive 18-2 record secured the No. 1 seed in the 2A classification, putting the Eagles in prime position to contend for a state championship. The Eagles will await the winner of a first-round matchup between fourth-seeded Clarkston (10-11) and fifth-seeded East Valley (5-15). West Valley's RPI ranking of No. 5 in the state reflects their consistency and quality wins throughout the season.

The Eagles' bracket also includes second-seeded Pullman (15-4), setting up potential championship implications for two of the classification's strongest programs. With semifinals on Tuesday and the championship game on May 15, West Valley enters the postseason with tremendous momentum and clear eyes on claiming one of two state berths available in 2A.

As these playoff tournaments unfold across District 6, fans can expect thrilling baseball and programs fighting to punch their tickets to the WIAA state tournaments.

This article was created with AI assistance. Stats and results sourced from public records.