The District 6 baseball playoffs are officially underway, kicking off Thursday with teams from across Spokane and the region battling for coveted spots in the state tournaments. Here's a breakdown of the brackets and key matchups to watch as the action heats up.
Class 4A: Three Teams Headed to State
Gonzaga Prep (17-4) may have finished second in the Greater Spokane League standings, but they earned the league's top seed for districts thanks to an alternating seed agreement with the Mid-Columbia Conference. The Bullpups are the No. 2 seed overall and will host seventh-seeded Chiawana (12-9) on Saturday. The winner advances to face either third-seeded Kamiakin (16-4) or sixth-seeded Lewis and Clark (7-14) in Tuesday's semifinals.
Top-seeded Richland (20-1), the state's highest-ranked team according to RPI, awaits the winner of Thursday's play-in game between Pasco (4-17) and Mead (7-14). Meanwhile, fourth-seeded Ferris (11-9) will host fifth-seeded Hanford (12-8) in another first-round showdown. The district championship and third-place games are set for May 16.
Class 3A: University Leads the Pack
GSL champion University (19-2, No. 3 RPI) is the top seed and will host the winner of Thursday's play-in game between Shadle Park (6-14) and Walla Walla (5-13). That winner then faces the survivor of Saturday's matchup between fourth-seeded Southridge (12-9) and fifth-seeded Ridgeline (13-8).
On the other side of the bracket, second-seeded Kennewick (16-5, No. 5 RPI) hosts seventh-seeded Central Valley (6-15), while third-seeded Mt. Spokane (14-7) takes on sixth-seeded Hermiston (9-11). The district championship and third-place games also take place May 16.
Class 2A: West Valley Eyes the Prize
First-round games are Friday, with semifinals Tuesday and the championship on May 15. Third-seeded Deer Park (10-11) hosts sixth-seeded Rogers (1-18), with the winner advancing to face second-seeded Pullman (15-4). On the other side, fourth-seeded Clarkston (10-11) hosts fifth-seeded East Valley (5-15) for the chance to play top-seeded West Valley (18-2, No. 5 RPI).
With only four teams in this district, they'll compete in two three-game series to determine who reaches the district championship at Shadle Park on May 16. Both finalists will earn state berths.
Class 1A: Lakeside and Colville Lead the Way
League champion Lakeside (14-6, No. 3 RPI) hosts fourth-seeded Riverside (2-14), while second-seeded Colville (14-7, No. 6 RPI) welcomes third-seeded Medical Lake (14-7) in doubleheaders on Saturday. If necessary, Game 3 for both series would be Tuesday.
Class 2B: Freeman and Chewelah in Action
In the first round, South No. 3 Freeman (8-10) hosts North No. 4 Newport (9-10), with the winner facing North No. 2 Chewelah (15-5). Meanwhile, North No. 3 Kettle Falls (7-12) hosts South No. 4 Liberty (7-9), with the winner taking on South No. 3 Colfax (14-6). All these games are Thursday.
Class 1B: Northwest Christian and Asoton Lead
Northwest Christian (15-3, No. 7 RPI) and Asotin (13-4) are division leaders, setting the stage for competitive matchups as teams push toward state.
As the district tournaments unfold, every game matters—and with state berths on the line, expect plenty of drama on the diamond. Gear up for the postseason and show your support for your favorite team!