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Girls Basketball- Central Washington District 5 Semifinal

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Bulldogs Punch Ticket to District Finals with Dominant Win Over Grandview

ELLENSBURG, WAย โ€” The Ellensburg Bulldogs girls’ basketball team is heading to the District Championship following a commandingย 68-46ย victory over the Grandview Greyhounds in the Central Washington District 5 tournament semifinals on February 16, 2026.

From the opening tip, the Bulldogsโ€™ 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 Bulldogsโ€™ offensive depth was on full display as two other starters reached double digits:

  • Ellie Markus (#1)ย provided a steady presence in the paint, finishing withย 14 pointsย on seven field goals.
  • Molly Moffat (#3)ย contributedย 14 pointsย 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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ellensburg1414202068
Grandview011102546

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.


Ellensburg Box Score

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

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