Two Clark County basketball programs have secured spots in the upcoming WIAA state tournaments following successful district play. According to reporting by The Reflector, the Prairie High School boys team and the Ridgefield High School girls team both earned their advancement after decisive postseason performances.

Prairie’s boys program is returning to the Class 3A state bracket after a strong showing in bi-district competition. Coverage from Clark County Today confirms the Falcons clinched their berth with a commanding win over Timberline, marking their first state appearance since 2019.

On the girls’ side, Ridgefield continues its push through the 2A postseason field. Updated District 4 bracket information published through the WPA Network’s tournament index shows Ridgefield advancing through district matchups to reach the state stage, in line with the broader state seeding framework released by the WIAA. The bracket overview is available via the WIAA-supported index at WPA Network.

Both teams now move into the regional and state rounds, which begin this week under schedules released by the WIAA. Current statewide postseason structure and bracket details for girls’ classifications were confirmed in a February 22, 2026 report by VarsityWA, accessible at VarsityWA News.

For Southwest Washington communities—including those in Cowlitz County—these tournament bids mark another year in which local programs continue to compete at high levels in statewide athletics. As postseason play unfolds, matchups and results will determine whether Prairie or Ridgefield can extend their runs into early March.

Sources
• The Reflector: Prairie boys and Ridgefield girls punch tickets to state basketball tournaments
• Clark County Today: High school sports — Prairie, Columbia River, Ridgefield boys join the party to state hoops
• WPA Network: 2026 District 4 2A Girls Basketball Tournament Bracket
• VarsityWA News: WIAA high school girls basketball state brackets set for 2025–26