Richland trips up Gonzaga Prep, wins first WIAA 4A boys championship in 47 years

Bombers hold off late challenge from defending state champions to complete undefeated season with a 63-49 victory Saturday in Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. — In the end, Richland High School had the firepower, determination — and keen sense of the basketball rule book.

It all added up to the Bombers’ first Class 4A boys basketball championship in 47 years.