District volleyball action is set to start this weekend, giving local high school athletes a chance to showcase their talent and earn a spot in the state tournament. The 3A West Central District games will be held at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, while the 4A competition will take place at both the old and new Bethel High School campuses in Graham.

3A West Central District matchups

First‑round games begin on Nov. 11. The schedule is as follows:

• 10 a.m., Main Gym – No. 11 Auburn Mountainview vs. No. 6 North Thurston. The winner moves on to face No. 3 White River at 3 p.m.
• 10 a.m. – No. 10 Decatur vs. No. 7 Gig Harbor. The victor will meet No. 2 Central Kitsap at 3 p.m.
• 12:30 p.m., Main Gym – No. 12 Lincoln vs. No. 5 Kentlake. The winner advances to a 5:30 p.m. showdown with No. 4 Lakes.
• 12:30 p.m. – No. 9 Capital vs. No. 8 Enumclaw. The winner will play No. 1 Timberline at 5:30 p.m.

These games give each team a clear path toward the state tournament, with the winners of each bracket earning the right to compete for the championship.

District 2 tournament

On Nov. 12, the District 2 tournament will be held at Seattle Preparatory School, Court 1. The opening matchup features No. 4 Liberty against the winner of the No. 12 Garfield vs. No. 5 Roosevelt game. The first serve is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. If Liberty prevails, the team will advance directly to the state tournament.

4A West Central tournament

The 4A competition also begins on Nov. 11, split between the old and new Bethel High School facilities in Graham.

• 12 p.m., Old Bethel – No. 15 Kentwood vs. No. 2 Curtis.
• 10 a.m., Old Bethel – No. 14 Tahoma vs. No. 3 Puyallup.
• 10 a.m., New Bethel – No. 12 Kentridge vs. No. 5 Camas.

Each of these matchups will determine which 4A teams move forward to the state stage, where they will compete against the best high school programs across Washington.

What this means for families and fans

These district tournaments are more than just a series of games; they are community events that bring families, friends, and local supporters together. Parents can cheer on their children while reinforcing the values of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship—principles that align with our community’s focus on strong families and faith‑based values.

Attendance is encouraged, and schools have arranged for both main and auxiliary gym spaces to accommodate the crowds. Ticket information and parking details are available on each school’s athletics website.

Looking ahead

The winners of the 3A and 4A district tournaments will join other top teams at the state tournament later this month. Stay tuned for updates on which schools will represent the West Central District and District 2 as they vie for the state championship.

Original reporting: Renton Reporter — read the source article.