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'Cinderella' does wear sneakers: Kennedy Catholic girls bolt to 4A semifinals

Sophomore Jayden Fitzgerald and company knock off second high seed from eastern Washington, this time 2024 runner-up Gonzaga Prep

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Todd Milles
Mar 06, 2026
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TACOMA, Wash. — Two years ago, a hungry upstart came to the Tacoma Dome, knocked off a couple of higher seeds and advanced to the WIAA championship game.

It was Gonzaga Prep - led by then-ninth grader Aylah Cornwall, the tournament breakout darling.

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