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WIAA 4A/3A boys basketball state tournaments: Recaps from Friday's semifinals in the Tacoma Dome

Four semifinals games and four consolation games will be played on the boys court on Day 3 in Tacoma — including four games each in the 4A and 3A brackets

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Mar 06, 2026
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J.J. Crawford (11) and Rainier Beach advanced to the Class 3A state semifinals with an 85-68 win over 3A Metro League rival O’Dea in the quarterfinals Thursday at the Tacoma Dome. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

TACOMA, Wash. — Four days of action-packed basketball continue Friday around the state of Washington to decide the 2025-26 champions and state placers in boys and girls basketball in each of the six WIAA classifications.

Four of the tournaments — the Class 4A and 3A boys and girls tournaments — are set to continue in the Tacoma Dome.

Friday’s schedule includes two semifinals games and two winner-to-placing-game, loser-out consolation games apiece in the 4A and 3A boys brackets. Follow along throughout the day for updates:

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