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TWIST Notes 2026
(This Week In (the) State Tournament) The long and winding, definitely windy, and sometimes snowy, road to the Yakima County SunDome began right after Thanksgiving, 2025. There are four tournaments and 48 teams remaining from all those that had this dream, months ago. The remaining Northwest Conference representatives include the Lynden and Lynden Christian boys and girl’s teams, along with the Anacortes and Nooksack Valley boy’s teams. Wednesday Games 1A Boys, 200pm
Ted House
Mar 36 min read


1A/2A Boys State Tournament Previews
We are just one day away from the start of regional play in the 2026 state basketball tournaments. Here is look at what to expect on the boys floor through next week. 1A Boys State Tournament Preview #16 Nooksack Valley Pioneers (10-14) vs #9 Fort Vancouver Trappers (20-3) Camas High School, Vancouver, Friday, February 27, 600pm The Trappers broke through last year, appearing in their first state basketball tournament since the 1990 4A state tournament. Their stay as t
Ted House
Feb 268 min read


1A/2A Girls State Tournament Previews
I didn't see many girls games, but I can give you some matchup perspectives, and a little history along the way. Please read on for information on the 1A and 2A Girls State Basketball Tournaments. 1A Girls State Tournament Preview #16 King’s Way Christian Knights (16-6) vs #9 Nooksack Valley Pioneers (14-10) Lynden High School, Saturday, February 28, 200pm The Knights are making just their third state tournament appearance, and second consecutive. They lost in the regiona
Ted House
Feb 255 min read
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