By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

West Seattle and Seattle Christian both drew noon Friday starts for their state girls fastpitch softball tournament efforts, but they will be playing on opposite sides of the Cascade Mountains.

West Seattle's Wildcats will be down I-5 in Lacey playing against Enumclaw at that time, while the Warriors from SeaTac are going on the road to Richland to play Deer Park.

The Class 3A state tournament involving 16 teams will take place at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey, while the 1A tournament is being held on the Columbia Playfield.

Both teams would play at the same ensuing times that day if they have the same results.

A win would advance them into 4 p.m. action, while a loss would mean a 2 p.m. start for their second game. Ensuing loser's bracket games would take place at 6 p.m.

Both tournaments continue through Saturday -- weather permitting. Two Friday wins would advance a team to Saturday.