In the wake of the discovery of possible swine flu cases in the state, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is monitoring the situation, but has not suspended any athletic events.

"We are working with the state Department of Health and the Office of Public Instruction," WIAA executive director Mike Colbrese said. "We don't have any confirmed cases yet, just possible cases."

There are no laboratory-confirmed cases of swine flu in Washington, according to the Center for Disease Control, but state health officials reported probable cases on Wednesday – three in King County, two in Snohomish County and one in Spokane County.

Texas and Alabama have suspended high school athletic events because of swine flu outbreaks.

Texas' University Interscholastic League made its decision to postpone events until May 11 on Wednesday after 16 swine flu cases were confirmed, including the death of one child. Colbrese said there was no predetermined breaking point to suspend athletic competition.

"We will take it as it comes," he said. "We don't have a threshold. A decision will be made in concert with the Department of Health.

"We always err on the side of safety with our events. Health and safety will always be our primary concern."

Colbrese said a Seattle elementary school closed its doors today as a precaution.

The Alabama High School Athletic Association cancelled the state track and field meet, along with baseball, softball and golf events. The association hopes to renew athletic competition next week.

Prep Zone

What to watch today

Stadium’s boys soccer squad can win the Narrows League championship if the Tigers (12-1-1 overall, 8-1-0) win at South Kitsap in the regular season finale for both teams. But if Stadium loses, it could tumble to third in the standings and likely hand Bellarmine Prep its seventh straight league title.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: South Kitsap

Puyallup can clinch a piece of the SPSL South baseball championship when the Vikings face Emerald Ridge. The Jaguars can pull within a half-game of Puyallup if they can end the Vikings’ 12-game winning streak.
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Emerald Ridge

Wednesday’s highlights

Tahoma claimed at least a share of the SPSL North baseball championship with its 2-1 win over Kentwood. Chris Marangon threw a complete game for the Bears, allowing four hits, one walk and striking out 10.

Auburn Riverside scored nine runs in the first two innings and held on to beat Auburn 10-9. R.J. Gius led the Ravens offensively, going 2-for-3, scoring two runs and tallying three RBI. Travis Hagel went 2-for-3 with three RBI for the Trojans.

Trevor Quitugua rapped a pair of doubles and drove in two runs, helping Curtis win 12-2 in six innings at Bethel. Jacob Hoffman got the win, allowing two hits and one earned run in five innings.

Four Eatonville players recorded two hits and two RBI a piece in the Cruisers’ 11-6 victory over Washington. Anthony Kast finished with two doubles and also earned the win, striking out eight.

Chris Blunt hit a home run and Cam Booser fanned 10 and gave up one hit as Fife rolled over Steilacoom 10-0 in six innings.

Cody Hughes went 3-for-4 with three RBI, leading Enumclaw to a 7-2 win at Franklin Pierce.

Steilacoom routed Fife 15-2, claiming the Nisqually League 2A fastpitch title. Marki Creger-Zier and Beth Kassuhn combined to hold the Trojans to five hits.

Caitlin Colvin struck out 15 and went 3-for-4 in Bonney Lake’s 4-0 victory at Franklin Pierce.

Bellarmine Prep’s Lynsey Moroz hit a home run and a double and Anna Olson tossed a three-hitter in the Lions’ 8-0 win over Mount Tahoma.