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

GSL Powerhouses Position Themselves for State Runs

The District 6 baseball playoffs tip off this week with three of the Greater Spokane League's elite programs securing the top seeds they'll need to make deep runs toward the WIAA state tournaments. Gonzaga Prep, University, and West Valley have all locked in favorable positioning after strong regular seasons, and each program is eyeing those coveted berths to state competition.

In the 4A classification, Gonzaga Prep's Bullpups finished second in the GSL with a sterling 17-4 record but earned the league's top seed to districts, which translates to the No. 2 seed in the broader district bracket. The Bullpups will host seventh-seeded Chiawana (12-9) on Saturday in their opening matchup. Head coach at Gonzaga Prep has built a squad capable of challenging for the state tournament, and this first-round home game gives them the chance to establish momentum early. The winner advances to face either third-seeded Kamiakin (16-4) or sixth-seeded Lewis and Clark (7-14) in a semifinal matchup on Tuesday.

University Tops 3A with Championship Pedigree

Perhaps the most dominant team in the district, University's Titans claimed the GSL championship with an impressive 19-2 record and earned the No. 3 ranking in the state's RPI system. The Titans are the top seed in the 3A bracket and will host the winner of Thursday's play-in game between Shadle Park (6-14) and Walla Walla (5-13). University's shortstop Marco Longo has been a key contributor throughout the season, helping guide the Titans through a competitive league schedule. With their pedigree and seeding, University appears positioned to represent District 6 at the 3A state tournament.

The 2A classification features West Valley's Dragons as the top seed with an 18-2 record and a No. 5 RPI ranking. West Valley will wait for the winners of first-round games featuring Deer Park versus Rogers and Clarkston against East Valley before stepping into action. The Dragons' strong regular season has positioned them as favorites to advance.

District Brackets Set for Intense Playoff Week

Beyond the three league leaders, the district brackets shape up with compelling matchups throughout. In 3A, Kennewick (16-5) secured the No. 2 seed and Mt. Spokane (14-7) earned the No. 3 seed, creating depth in a competitive classification. The 1A and lower classifications also feature compelling stories, with Lakeside (14-6) and Colville (14-7) leading the charge in the smallest classification.

With first-round games beginning Thursday and semifinals scheduled for Tuesday, the next two weeks will determine which teams represent District 6 at the WIAA state tournaments in late May, with the intensity only increasing as playoff baseball takes center stage across the Inland Northwest.

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