Bulldogs Punch Ticket to District Finals with Dominant Win Over Grandview

ELLENSBURG, WA — The Ellensburg Bulldogs girls’ basketball team is heading to the District Championship following a commanding 68-46 victory over the Grandview Greyhounds in the Central Washington District 5 tournament semifinals on February 16, 2026.

From the opening tip, the Bulldogs’ defense stifled the Greyhounds, holding Grandview to just 11 points in the first half. Ellensburg established a 28-11 lead by halftime and never looked back, putting the game away with a high-scoring second half where they poured in 40 points.

Standish Leads the Charge

Bella Standish (#32) delivered a masterclass performance for the Bulldogs, leading all scorers with 26 points. Standish was clinical from all areas of the floor, knocking down three 3-pointers and going 7-for-8 from the free-throw line.

The Bulldogs’ offensive depth was on full display as two other starters reached double digits:

• Ellie Markus (#1) provided a steady presence in the paint, finishing with 14 points on seven field goals.
• Molly Moffat (#3) contributed 14 points of her own, including a 3-pointer and a perfect 3-for-3 night at the charity stripe.

Grandview was led by Lili Garza (#30), who scored a team-high 23 points, and Jenna Garza (#1), who added 12.

Quarterly Scoring Summary

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ellensburg	14	14	20	20	68
Grandview	0	11	10	25	46

Up Next: CWD5 District Championship

The Bulldogs now turn their attention to the District title game. Ellensburg will travel to Prosser on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to compete for the championship. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM.

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Ellensburg Box Score

• Bella Standish (#32): 26 pts (3 3PM, 7-8 FT)
• Ellie Markus (#1): 14 pts
• Molly Moffat (#3): 14 pts (1 3PM, 3-3 FT)
• Riley Ross (#23): 6 pts (2-2 FT)
• June Nemrow (#15): 4 pts
• Brea Potucek (#10): 4 pts