Chief Sealth boys basketball earned a spot in the state playoffs when they defeated Mercer Island in the SeaKing 3A district tournament. This is Chief Sealth’s first trip to state since 2001.
Ranked fourth in the 3A Metro league, Chief Sealth never let Mercer Island, the KingCo 3A champion gain the upper hand, defeating them 68-54. In the second half Mercer Island pressed hard and came within six points of Chief Sealth, but they were unable to gain the lead.
Chief Sealth faces Seattle Prep tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Bellevue Community College for the State semifinals.
Mercer Island will now play a loser-out came on Friday against Franklin at 3 p.m.