WIAA Unleashes State Baseball Brackets: Sumner's Landon Meyer and Top Seeds Set for Diamond Glory!

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) officially unveiled state tournament first-round pairings on Sunday, May 17, 2026, setting the stage for an electrifying championship chase across six classifications. Our incredible student-athletes have worked tirelessly all season, battling through district play, showcasing their heart and skill for the ultimate prize. Get ready for thrilling action as teams vie for the ultimate prize on the diamond!

Class 4A and 3A: High Stakes at Everett Memorial

The Class 4A and 3A tournaments culminate at Everett Memorial Stadium on May 29-30, with opening matchups promising fireworks. In Class 4A, top seed No. 1 Richland faces No. 16 Skyline. No. 2 Sumner, featuring dynamic third baseman Landon Meyer, who was seen blazing around the bases against Emerald Ridge just weeks ago, hosts No. 15 Moses Lake, a resilient team. Other prominent first-round games include No. 3 Tahoma vs. No. 14 Lake Washington, No. 4 West Valley (Yakima) vs. No. 13 Curtis, and battles involving powerhouses like No. 5 Gonzaga Prep and No. 8 Olympia. This deep bracket ensures intense competition from day one.

The Class 3A bracket is equally compelling. No. 1 Mount Vernon awaits the winner of the No. 16 Kelso versus No. 17 Eastside Catholic play-in. No. 2 Kennewick faces the winner of Monroe and Enumclaw. No. 3 Gig Harbor takes on the winner of Liberty and White River. A major early clash sees No. 7 O'Dea locking horns with No. 10 Mountain View, a battle of tradition and grit. These young athletes are ready to leave it all on the field, with every pitch carrying immense weight and the dreams of their communities.

Diamond Battles Across the State: 2A, 1A, 2B, 1B Ready to Shine

Intensity is just as high further down the classification ladder. Class 2A and 1A culminate at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham, with 1B and 2B battling at Wood Field at Carlon Park in Selah. In Class 2A, No. 1 Bainbridge faces No. 16 Pullman, and No. 2 Tumwater takes on No. 15 Port Angeles. Strong programs like No. 5 W.F. West vs. No. 12 Sehome and No. 8 Lynden battling No. 9 Fife promise tight contests from the first pitch.

Class 1A showcases No. 1 Montesano vs. No. 16 Royal, and No. 2 Cashmere vs. No. 15 Castle Rock. This class often delivers thrilling underdog stories, with No. 3 Lynden Christian and No. 6 Lakeside poised for big runs. For 2B, top seed Tri-Cities Prep meets No. 16 Orcas Island, and No. 2 Kittitas plays No. 15 Okanogan. In Class 1B, No. 1 Liberty Christian and No. 2 Naselle lead their respective matchups. These tournaments truly highlight the dedication of student-athletes and their coaches statewide.

The journey to a state championship is arduous, filled with pressure and moments that will define these young careers. As the first-round games approach, the entire Washington high school sports community will be watching, ready to celebrate the hard work and passion of every player stepping onto the diamond.

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