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

The Greater Spokane League's three powerhouses have positioned themselves perfectly for the WIAA District 6 baseball playoffs, which begin Thursday with championship dreams on the line across all classifications.

4A Bracket Led by Gonzaga Prep's Strong Finish

Gonzaga Prep's Bullpups (17-4) earned the Greater Spokane League's top seed to the 4A district tournament despite finishing second in league play. The alternating seed arrangement with the Mid-Columbia Conference puts the Bullpups as the No. 2 seed overall, giving them a Saturday home game against seventh-seeded Chiawana (12-9).

Coach Ryan Sintes' squad will look to advance past Chiawana and either third-seeded Kamiakin (16-4) or sixth-seeded Lewis and Clark (7-14) on their path to a potential state tournament berth. The Bullpups' strong record and conference experience should serve them well in the single-elimination format. With three state bids available in 4A, Gonzaga Prep has positioned itself as a legitimate contender to reach Yakima for the state tournament.

University Titans Ride GSL Championship into Districts

University High School's Titans (19-2) claimed the Greater Spokane League championship and earned the top seed in the 3A district bracket. Ranked No. 3 in the state's RPI system, University will host the winner of Thursday's play-in game between Shadle Park (6-14) and Walla Walla (5-13), setting up an advantageous position in the bracket.

Shortstop Marco Longo and the Titans' lineup have been nearly unstoppable this season, and their 19-2 record speaks to their dominance. University will need to navigate through Kennewick (16-5, No. 5 RPI) and Mt. Spokane (14-7) in potential later rounds, but their top seed status provides crucial home-field advantage throughout the tournament. The Titans are one of the state's most dangerous teams heading into playoff baseball.

West Valley Looks to Reach State

West Valley High School's squad (18-2, No. 5 RPI) earned the top seed in the 2A district tournament, where two teams will advance to state. The Eagles will wait for the winner of a matchup between fourth-seeded Clarkston (10-11) and fifth-seeded East Valley (5-15), giving West Valley a significant advantage in their quest for a state tournament appearance.

With their dominant record and experienced roster, West Valley appears poised to claim one of the two available 2A state berths. The Eagles' path through districts looks favorable, though they'll face stiff competition from second-seeded Pullman (15-4) if both teams advance.

Across all classifications, District 6 baseball is ready to showcase the talent that defines Washington State prep athletics, with Gonzaga Prep, University, and West Valley leading the charge toward the state tournament in May.

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