State softball

4A

Where/when: SERA Fields, Tacoma – Friday starting at 9 a.m., continues Saturday.

Local first-round matchups: Mt. Spokane (18-7) vs. Prairie (24-2), 9 a.m.; Shadle Park (24-2) vs. Kentlake (25-4), 11 a.m.

Fast facts: Mt. Spokane finished third in the District 8 championships then won two straight in the Eastern Regional to advance to state for the first time. … Kristina DeMello, who earned All-GSL honors, picked up wins over Kennewick and University, striking out 35 hitters in the process. … Kentlake is coming off the Bi-District title, where pitcher Kelsey Reynolds limited Prairie to seven hits while striking out seven. …Shadle’s Highlanders feature six freshman or sophomore starters and only one senior (Kinzee Powell).

3A

Where/when: SERA Fields, Tacoma – Friday starting at 9 a.m., continues Saturday.

Local first-round matchups: North Central (15-7) vs. Cedarcrest (15-7), 11 a.m.

Fast facts: The Indians are paced by All-GSL pitcher Kelcie Vallies (15-7), speedsters Maggie Capwell (.340 in GSL play) and Rae Anne Cumbie (18 stolen bases) and Alicia Kahler (.351, 23 RBIs). … NC appeared in its first State 3A tournament last year, losing to eventual champion Black Hills 8-0 in the first round.

2A

Where/when: Walla Walla Point Park, Wenatchee – Friday starting at 10 a.m., continues Saturday.

Local first-round matchups: Medical Lake (18-6) vs. Chimacum (15-5), 10 a.m.; Colville (17-3) vs. Montesano (18-6), noon.

Fast facts: District 7 champion Colville didn’t get any breaks in the draw, facing three-time state titlist – and defending champion – Montesano in the first round. … The Indians’ Jordan Emmill is undefeated (11-0) in the circle. … Cass Stuart and Emilee Lepp each had home runs in the district title game. … Medical Lake’s Caitlin Smith (18-5) shut out Pullman in the winner-to-state game. She was the Great Northern League MVP. … The Cardinals are paced on offense by Rachel Maddox, Chelsea Hardenbrook and Courtney Walle.

1A

Where/when: Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex, Moses Lake – Friday starting at 10 a.m., continues Saturday.

Local first-round matchups: Colfax (15-7) vs. Cedar Park Christian (12-6), 10 a.m.; Cascade Christian (12-6) vs. Freeman (12-9), noon.

Fast facts: Defending champ Onalaska and runner-up Concrete are back, though they can’t meet for the title this year. Both are in the lower half of the bracket with Freeman. … Colfax gave Onalaska its best game last year, losing to the Loggers 5-3.

B

Where/when: Gateway Sports Complex, Yakima – Friday starting at 10 a.m., continues Saturday.

Local first-round matchups: Selkirk (18-7) vs. Entiat, 10 a.m.; Davenport (22-5) vs. Quilcene, 10 a.m.; Odessa (24-3) vs. Sunnyside Christian, noon; Colton (18-2) vs. Toutle Lake, noon; DeSales vs. Inchelium (21-2), 2 p.m.

Fast facts: Defending champion Toutle Lake and runner-up Mossyrock return and are in opposite sides of the bracket.