WA State Predictions: 2A Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For this series of articles, I will be breaking down each class and the state tournament bracket. There are many great matchups within each class and these are just a rough prediction, for fun. Best of luck to all the athletes who have the opportunity to play in the postseason!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ROUND 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(1) Tumwater over (16) Port Angeles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(9) Woodland over (8) Clarkston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(4) North Kitsap over (13) Ephrata</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(5) Lynden over (12) Bremerton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(2) Anacortes over (15) Rogers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(10) Washougal over (7) Orting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(3) Enumclaw over (14) Othello</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(6) Highline over (11) WF West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ROUND 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(1) Tumwater over (9) Woodland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(5) Lynden over (4) North Kitsap</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(2) Anacortes over (10) Washougal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(6) Highline over (3) Enumclaw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SEMI-FINAL ROUND</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(5) Lynden over (1) Tumwater</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(2) Anacortes over (6) Highline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(2) Anacortes over (5) Lynden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2A bracket is where I have some upsets within each round. I think Highline (6) and Lynden (5) are two lower seeded teams who I believe will make deep runs into the tournament. Lynden is a team who just knows how to win. [player_tooltip player_id='945865' first='Brant' last='Heppner'] is a fantastic leader and knows how to get his team to close out close games. Lynden's defense is stout this season, once again and they will be a tough matchup for anyone. Anacortes has an insanely high explosive offense but their defense has been stellar all season. Squalicum (scored 13) is the only team all season to score over 10 points on them, with most of the starters sitting after the first half. Anacortes pulled out a 15-8 victory against Lynden during week 9 of the season, earning their first win against the Lions since 2000. For me, the overall presence of [player_tooltip player_id='205682' first='Brock' last='Beaner'] and [player_tooltip player_id='693730' first='Brady' last='Beaner'] is what will take the Seahawks all the way to the state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->