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

The Greater Spokane League's three powerhouses have positioned themselves perfectly for the WIAA District 6 baseball playoffs, with Gonzaga Prep, University High School, and West Valley earning the No. 1 seeds in their respective classifications. As teams across Eastern Washington prepare for Thursday's opening games, these elite programs have secured home-field advantage and favorable bracket positioning heading into the postseason push.

4A: Gonzaga Prep Leads the Charge

Gonzaga Prep's Bullpups finished second in the Greater Spokane League with a stellar 17-4 record but earned the league's top seed to District 6, translating to a No. 2 seed overall in the 4A bracket. The Bullpups will host seventh-seeded Chiawana (12-9) on Saturday, with the winner advancing to face either third-seeded Kamiakin (16-4) or sixth-seeded Lewis and Clark (7-14) in a semifinal matchup on Tuesday. Head coach and the Bullpups' roster have built momentum throughout the season and will look to make a deep run toward state, where three berths are available.

While Gonzaga Prep is formidable, top-seeded Richland (20-1) enters as the state's highest-ranked team in the RPI system and looms as a potential championship threat on the opposite side of the bracket.

3A: University's Dominance Sets the Stage

University High School's Titans dominated the Greater Spokane League regular season, finishing as GSL champions with an impressive 19-2 record and ranking third in the state's RPI system. The Titans earned the top seed in the 3A district bracket and will host the winner of Thursday's play-in game between Shadle Park (6-14) and Walla Walla (5-13). Shortstop Marco Longo leads the Titans' attack and has been instrumental to their success throughout the season.

University's path to the district championship appears manageable, though second-seeded Kennewick (16-5, No. 5 RPI) and third-seeded Mt. Spokane (14-7) present legitimate threats in a competitive 3A field.

2A: West Valley Dominant in West

West Valley earned the No. 1 seed in the 2A bracket with an 18-2 record and No. 5 RPI ranking, positioning the Eagles to host the winner of a first-round matchup between fourth-seeded Clarkston (10-11) and fifth-seeded East Valley (5-15). With just two state berths available, West Valley's strong seeding gives the Eagles significant control over their postseason destiny.

District 6 baseball playoffs tip off Thursday across all classifications, with the intensity ramping up significantly as spring break ends and teams compete for coveted state tournament berths. Gonzaga Prep, University, and West Valley will be teams to watch as May unfolds across the region.

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