When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where: Bothell H.S.
Classification: 4A
Records: Monroe 18-7; Inglemoor 22-1.
AP Rankings: Monroe (not ranked); Inglemoor (No. 2).
How they got to regionals: Monroe lost to Snohomish 42-35 in the 4A Northwest District semifinals, but rebounded to win three straight loser-out games, including a 46-45 victory over top-seeded Lake Stevens, to earn the district’s No. 2 regional berth. Inglemoor defeated Bothell 54-48 to win the 4A Sea-King District championship.
Players to watch: Monroe–Kylee Ferreira, Sr., G; Jadynn Alexander, So., G; Alex Alexander, Sr., G; Amber Van Brunt, Sr., P. Inglemoor—Deja Strother, Sr., P; Alex Hagen, Sr., F; Jordana Price, Sr., G; Kennedy Nichols, Jr., F.
Breakdown: The Bearcats are the only team to beat Inglemoor this season, taking down the Vikings 52-43 in a non-conference game on Dec. 27. It was one of the best games Monroe played all season, but Inglemoor was without its top player, Strother. One of Monroe’s best players, sophomore Jadynn Alexander, was injured in the district tournament. The Bearcats’ chances for a second upset will depend on Alexander’s health and their ability to play another near-perfect game.
Twitter: @heraldnetpreps
Prediction: Inglemoor
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