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3 WIAA district basketball games you should not have missed Thursday (Feb. 19)

Second-ranked O'Dea's defensive pressure halts No. 6 Bellevue in 3A Sea-King semifinals; will play Rainier Beach a fourth time Saturday

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Todd Milles and Lauren Smith
Feb 20, 2026
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BELLEVUE, Wash. — Brian Webster wants just one trophy.

During his O’Dea basketball tenure, his teams have always challenged, but never won any championship — 3A Metro League, Sea-King District or WIAA state title.

“I haven’t really been part of it,” Webster said, “so I am really excited to try and get some type of championship.”

Webster and the Irish will have that chance Saturday night.

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