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Vikings suffer first loss of the season despite 22 points from Daulton Hommes and double-double from Deandre Dickson

Robert Franks had 25 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out in regulation, Malachi Flynn added 19 points and eight assists, and Washington State beat Texas Southern 86-84 in overtime on Sunday.

Lynden Christian, Lynden, and Sehome a placed at this year’s tournament action around the state.

Meridian plays Montesano, next week, in the Quarter Finals.

WWU withstands late rally from Lumberjacks, Hannah Stipanovich leads Vikings with 13 points

The victory sends the defending national champion Vikings to the NCAA II West Regional Final for the fifth time in the last six seasons.

For the second game in a row, the Sharks scored within the first minute. Hertl had a shot by Justin Braun glance off his skate and into the net off Markstrom’s pads. He has seven points in his last six games against Vancouver.

The Cougars are now one win from winning the Pac-12 North and playing in the conference championship game for the first time since the league created divisions in 2011.

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Senior forward Hannah Stipanovich scores 20 points to lead five Vikings in double figure scoring.