La Conner girls OT loss nets second place in summer state tourney

There was no state 2B Hardwood Classic in Spokane this year.

But there was a state level tournament in Mount Vernon last week.

And as was the case in Spokane in 2020, La Conner High’s entry advanced to the final round, earning top runner-up honors.

La Conner (15-2) placed second in the girls’ Summer State 2B basketball tournament hosted Wednesday through Friday by Mount Vernon Christian.

The Lady Braves routed Toledo and edged Wahkiakum before falling to top-seeded Warden 72-66 in overtime for the championship.

The three-day, eight-team event produced the quality of play fans are accustomed to...