WIAA Hardwood Classic 2022: Woodinville girls beat Sumner for 4A title, Garfield edges Lake Washington in 3A
TACOMA, Wash. — Top-seeded Woodinville beat Sumner thanks to the stellar backcourt play of Veronica Sheffey and Tatum Thompson — as well as Sheffey's game-winning jumper — to win its first 4A state title on Saturday.
Garfield staged a furious late-game comeback to snatch victory from the Lake Washington's grasp to repeat as Class 3A champs.
That left plenty to talk about after the nets were cut down and the hoops were lowered n the Tacoma Dome — the first Hardwood Classic held in two years due to COVID. SBLive's Andy Buhler and TJ Cotterill broke down how each game transpired, best moments and potential MVP candidates. Watch the video at the top of the article.
A deeper look
Woodinville-Sumner game story, highlights: 'Signature shot': Veronica Sheffey's go-ahead score caps Woodinville's dramatic win over Sumner for first 4A title
Photo gallery: Tatum Thompson, Veronica Sheffey lead No. 1 Woodinville past No. 2 Sumner for first state championship
Garfield-Lake Washington game story, highlights: Garfield girls survive frantic finish, beats Lake Washington for back-to-back 3A titles
Photo gallery: No. 2 Garfield rally late to beat No. 4 Lake Washington to win WIAA Class 3A state title
