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Fri., March 6, 2015

Laura Stockton

Gonzaga Prep guard scored 20 points as Bullpups blew out Bothell in State 4A tournament.

Lia Galdeira

Junior guard scored a career-high, and WSU Pac-12 tourney-record 34 points in Cougars’ win.

Russell Westbrook

Triple-double streak was snapped, but Thunder guard had 43 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists in loss.

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Three stars

Laura Stockton

Lia Galdeira

Russell Westbrook

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Jim Meehan

Molly Quinn

Rob Curley

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