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

The Greater Spokane League's three powerhouses have positioned themselves perfectly for their runs toward the state tournament. Gonzaga Prep, University High School, and West Valley High School each earned top seeds in their respective classifications as District 6 baseball playoffs get underway this week, setting up critical matchups across the region.

4A: Gonzaga Prep Ready to Host

Despite finishing second in GSL play, Gonzaga Prep (17-4) earned the conference's top seed to districts and will serve as the No. 2 overall seed in the 4A bracket. The Bullpups will host seventh-seeded Chiawana (12-9) on Saturday, with the winner advancing to face the victor between third-seeded Kamiakin (16-4) and sixth-seeded Lewis and Clark (7-14) in a semifinal on Tuesday.

The other side of the 4A bracket features top-seeded Richland (20-1), the highest-ranked team in the state's RPI system. Fourth-seeded Ferris (11-9) and fifth-seeded Hanford (12-8) will square off in a first-round matchup, while Richland awaits the winner of Thursday's play-in game between Pasco (4-17) and Mead (7-14). The district championship and third-place games are scheduled for May 16.

3A: University Dominates GSL, Eyes State Run

University High School (19-2) claimed the GSL championship and earned the top seed in 3A, where it will host the winner of Thursday's play-in between Shadle Park (6-14) and Walla Walla (5-13). The Titans, ranked No. 3 in the state's RPI system, have established themselves as a force with shortstop Marco Longo anchoring the defense and leading the offensive charge.

The Titans' path to the state tournament runs through tough competition, including potential matchups with fourth-seeded Southridge (12-9) and fifth-seeded Ridgeline (13-8) in the next round. On the opposite bracket side, second-seeded Kennewick (16-5, No. 5 RPI) hosts seventh-seeded Central Valley (6-15), while third-seeded Mt. Spokane (14-7) faces sixth-seeded Hermiston (9-11).

2A: West Valley Dominates Field

West Valley High School (18-2) earned the top seed in 2A with an impressive regular season that positions the program as the clear favorite to reach state. The Eagles will await the winner of a first-round matchup between fourth-seeded Clarkston (10-11) and fifth-seeded East Valley (5-15).

On the opposite side, second-seeded Pullman (15-4) will face the survivor between third-seeded Deer Park (10-11) and sixth-seeded Rogers (1-18). First-round games begin Friday, semifinals occur Tuesday, and the championship game is scheduled for May 15.

With three GSL programs holding top seeds across the classifications, the Greater Spokane League's reputation as one of Washington's premier high school baseball conferences will be tested as teams compete for their berths to the state tournaments.

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