By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Girls basketball

West Seattle 46, Holy Names 39

West Seattle launched out into the Metro League Championship Tournament waters by posting a convincing victory Monday at home against Holy Names.

The Wildcats visit top-seeded Garfield at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The winner plays for first and second at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Seattle Pacific University and the loser for third and fourth at 7 p.m. Thursday at Ballard.

Boys basketball

Eastside Catholic 66, West Seattle 63

West Seattle was edged at Eastside Catholic in its championship tournament opener Monday.

The Wildcats play Seattle Prep for fifth and sixth at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Chief Sealth 

Ingraham 67, Chief Sealth 54

The Seahawks' season ended with Monday's loss at Ingraham in the Metro League's district qualifying tournament.