Had enough of basketball yet? Thursday, March 08, 2007

[left] West Albany's Megan Hortsch is trapped up against the sideline by Ashley Smith as Willamette's defense shut down the Bulldogs' in Thursday's 5A quarterfinal. Willamette won 41-30 to advance Friday's semifinal against Jefferson.

[right] Jefferson's Janita Badon goes up against Sarah Von Arx of Hermiston in the first period of their quarterfinal match Thursday. The top-ranked team in the 5A tournament, Jefferson's high-powered offense had a below-average game. Nevertheless, the Democrats prevailed 79-72.




[left] Hermiston freshman Shoni Schimmell lit up the crowd with her spectacular play. The player of the game for the Bulldogs, she played all 32 minutes and scored 18 points, 10 assists and 5 rebounds.