The tournament starts Saturday.

At Cheney High School
Game 1: 9 a.m. Graham-Kapowsin Eagles vs. Kennewick Dusters
Game 3: 11:30 a.m. Anacortes Steamers vs. North Kitsap Bodylink
Game 2: 2:30 p.m. Ferris Saxons vs. Lakeside Skyline
Game 4: 5:00 p.m. Hanford Flames or Kennewick Jr. Bandits vs. Cheney Summer Hawks (Host)

At University High School
Game 1: 9 a.m. Olympic Tigers vs. Lakeside Newport
Game 3: 11:30 a.m. Capital Baseball Club vs. Burlington Sox
Game 2: 2:30 p.m. Mt. Spokane Wild vs. Chehalis Sobe Toyota Lizards
Game 4: 5:00 p.m. Yakima Valley Peppers vs. Kimmel Athletic University Titans (Host)

The Senior AAA American Legion baseball tournament is returning to Heidelberg Field on Saturday.

The eight-team, double-elimination tourney begins Saturday and games will be played everyday until Wednesday. You can view the complete schedule here.

Last year, the Twin City Titans defeated Yakima Valley Pepsi Pak for the title. Both teams are back and will be joined by Centralia Sobe Toyota Lizards, Yakima Beetles, Spokane Blue Devils, Lakeside of Bellevue and Vancouver Athletics.

No team will experience a home field advantage because no Pierce County teams qualified for the tournament.

Here they are, The News Tribune's 21st Annual All-Sports Championship tabulations.

The winners are:
Class 4A: Mead
Class 3A: Seattle Prep
Class 2A: Burlington-Edison
Class 1A: King's
Class 2B: Colfax
Class 1B: Almira/Coulee-Hartline

To see the complete standings, click below.

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All-state teams voted on by media organizations throughout the state, coordinated by Rene Ferran at the Tri Cities Herald.

First-team all-league selections, as well as league MVPs (in those leagues that separate them out), were eligible for the ballot. A player must have received a minimum of two votes to be eligible for honorable mention.

Class 4A
Player of the year — Brett Jacobs, if, Richland.
Coach of the year — Ben Jacobs, Richland.

First team
Pitchers — Drew Vettleson, Central Kitsap; Tony Bryant, Kennewick; Billy Moon, University.
Catcher — Josh Rapacz, Richland.
Infielders — Tim Peterson, Emerald Ridge; Brady Steiger, South Kitsap; Brett Jacobs, Richland; Cody Shepherd, Richland; Trevor Mitsui, Shorewood.
Outfielders — Sean Rehon, Puyallup; Andrew Mendenhall, Southridge; Chris Marangon, Tahoma.

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Three former players and coaches -- Cari Harrison, Chelle Miller and Mary Ann O'Dell -- are doing a generous thing and holding a week-long girls basketball camp for free.

Well, technically the camp isn't free, it's by donation. So, if you're signing up, give what you can.

You can register for the camp here.

Andrea Geubelle smashed Washington's all-time record in the girls triple jump with a leap of 42 feet, 10.25 inches at the Nike Outdoor Nationals last weekend at Greensboro, N.C.

Geubelle was named The News Tribune's Female Senior Athlete of the Year in Sunday's newspaper.

The previous record of 42 feet, 9 inches was set by River Ridge's LaShonda Christopher in 1995.

In baseball news, Puyallup's Sal Arena has given a verbally committed to play at Washington State University. Arena pitches and plays third base for the Vikings. He was a member of The News Tribune's All-Area Baseball Team this season.

Just received the all-state teams from the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association. I caught a few mispellings of South Sound ball players' names, but there may be more. Make a note in the comments if you see one and I'll correct it.

Class 4A
Player of the Year: Chris Marangon, Tahoma
Coach of the Year: Brian Fisher, Newport

First Team
Trevor Mitsui Shorewood INF 12
Christian Kaiser Lake Washington P 12
Brian Wolfe Snohomish P 12
Drew Vettleson Central Kitsap P 11
Brady Stieger South Kitsap INF 12
Chris Marangon Tahoma OF 12
Alexander Lee Kentwood P/INF 12
Tim Peterson Emerald Ridge P 12
Brett Jacobs Richland SS 12
Billy Moon University P 12
Chris Armstead Kelso P 12
Adam Cimber Puyallup P 12
Cody Shepard Richland 1b 12
John Rapacz Richland C 12
Sal Arena Puyallup INF 11
Tyler Roberts Southridge INF 12
Colin Herring Newport OF 12
Nick Andrews Eastlake C 12
Sean Rehon Puyallup OF 11

Second Team
Shawn O'Brien Kamiak 1b 12
Bryant VanEnglenberg Kentwood INF 11
Garrett Hall Olympia OF 12
Cullen Hendrickson Bellermine Prep INF 12
Makaio Mobbs Kelso OF 10
Alex Foulon Heritage INF 11
Spencer Downs Kelso INF 12
Sean Sealey Skyview 1b 12
Kyle Conwell Tahoma P 12
Spencer Rogers Issaquah OF 11
Adrian Sampson Skyline P 11
Brad Bender Newport INF 12
Andrew Mendenhall Southridge OF 12
Nate Roberts Central Kitsap INF 12
Chet Thompson Gig Harbor OF 12
Dylan Davis Redmond P 10
Jake Dahlberg Heritage P 9

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Bryce Harper, the 16-year-old who's been billed as the greatest player in the history of baseball (OK, a little exaggeration there, but read this story), has decided to skip his junior and senior years of high school and enroll in community college.

Harper will earn his GED and begin classes at the College of Southern Nevada in the fall and play for the school's baseball team, according to this article. His father, Ron Harper, said his son will enter the Major League Baseball draft in 2010 or 2011.

Do you see anything wrong with a high school kid bypassing his last two years of high school to make it the major leagues quicker? Some will say he's giving up his youth. But Harper doesn't think so. He told this to Sports Illustrated:

"People say, 'Weren't you deprived of your childhood?'" he said. "No way. I would not take anything back at all. Everything about it was great. I got to go places, meet people, play baseball against older kids and better competition. I had a great time."

Why do people go to college? To enrich themselves. To gain an education that will help them get a good job and make a good living. That's what baseball will do for Bryce Harper. It's his trade, his vocation, his career. Sure, he's going to miss out on some things a "regular" 17-year-old would experience. But I'm sure he'll survive when he pockets a huge signing bonus a year from now.

We're down to the final week of the high school sports year. And what a busy week it is. It all begins Wednesday with the state golf tournaments in Eastern Washington. After that, track, baseball, fastpitch, boys soccer and tennis all have their moments in the spotlight.

Here's the full schedule:

WEDNESDAY
BOYS GOLF
CLASS 4A STATE TOURNAMENT
At Canyon Lakes Golf Course
CLASS 3A STATE TOURNAMENT
At Meadow Springs Country Club
CLASS 2A STATE TOURNAMENT
At Apple Tree Golf Resort
CLASS 1A GOLF TOURNAMENT
At Columbia Point Golf Course
GIRLS GOLF
CLASS 4A STATE TOURNAMENT
At Sun Willows Golf Course
CLASS 3A STATE TOURNAMENT
At Horn Rapids Golf Club
CLASS 2A STATE TOURNAMENT
At Apple Tree Golf Resort
CLASS 1A GOLF TOURNAMENT
At Columbia Point Golf Course

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Class 4A State Playoffs
First Round
Newport 13, Kentwood 7
Olympia 6, Snohomish 5
University 4, Kamiakin 3
Richland 6, Kamiak 3
Puyallup 12, Inglemoor 3
Lake Washington 14, Central Kitsap 6
Issaquah 7, South Kitsap 1
Tahoma 8, Marysville-Pilchuck 1
Quarterfinals
Newport 7, Olympia 2
Richland 10, University 4
Puyallup 9, Lake Washing 5
Tahoma 7, Issaquah 6 (9 inn.)

Class 3A State Playoffs
First Round
O’Dea 8, North Kitsap 1
Franklin Puerce 3, Shorecrest 1
Mount Rainier 11, Hanford 3
Yakima West Valley 10, Lynnwood 6
Bainbridge 5, Columbia River 4
Highline 8, Bellevue 5
Bishop Blanchet 3, Auburn Mountainview 1
Timberline 9, Liberty 5
Quarterfinals
O’Dea 8. Franklin Pierce 6
Yakima West Valley 2, Mount Rainier 1
Bainbridge 9, Highline 4
Timberline 7, Bishop Blanchet 4

Class 2A State Playoffs
First Round
Kingston 5, Archbishop Murphy 3
Cedarcrest vs. Centralia (not available)
Othello 6, Cheney 4
Pullman 6, Ellensburg 3
Selah 8, Sehome 0
River Ridge 7, Sequim 4
Burlington-Edison 7, Hockinson 2
W.F. West 11, Klahowya 2
Quarterfinals
Cedarcrest 8, Kingston 2
Othello 9, Pullman 4
Selah 9, River Ridge 8
W.F. West 9, Burlington-Edison 2

Class 1A State Playoffs
First Round
Orting 8, Montesano 2
Kalama 3, Friday Harbor 2
Freeman 9, Burbank 3
Cashmere vs. Connell (not available)
Chimacum 5, Castle Rock 4
Bellevue Christian 10, Onalaska 9
Riverview 8, Okanogan 5
Naches Valley 6, Omak 3
Quarterfinals
Kalama 8, Orting 0
Cashmere 15, Freeman 2
Chimacum 10, Bellevue Christian 0
Naches Valley 8, Riverview 3

All-SPSL North baseball

Co-MVP: Chris Marangon, Tahoma; Alexander Lee, Kentwood

Coach of the Year: Russ Hayden, Tahoma

First Team
Catcher: Joe Briggs, Auburn Riverside
First Base: Heyden Johnson, Tahoma
Second Base: Jerad Casper, Tahoma; Travis Hagel, Auburn
Third Base: Brandon Cinkovich, Kentlake
Shortstop: Bryan VanEngelenburg, Kentwood; Nick Tanielu, Federal Way; Bobby Jo Tannehill, Kentlake
Outfield: Drew Cratsenberg, Federal Way; Danny Janocha, Kentlake; Zach Corpuz, Kentwood
Utility: Brian Olson, Tahoma
Pitchers: Doug Christie, Kentlake; Jeff Brigham, Jefferson; Kent Hagen, Kentwood

Second Team
Catcher: Cory Ferguson, Tahoma
First Base: Andrew Jones, Jefferson
Second Base: Zach Wright, Kentlake; Tyler Horsfall, Federal Way
Third Base: Zach Aaker, Tahoma
Shortstop: Stetson Olson, Kentridge
Outfield: Craig Rasmussen, Kentridge; Miles Nagel, Kentlake; Marshall Klontz, Auburn; Harold Adams, Jefferson
Utility: Brody Leach, Kent-Meridian
Pitcher: Shayne Matthews, Kentridge; Zach Wright, Kentlake; Spencer Hobson, Tahoma

Honorable Mention
Catcher: Taylor White, Kentwood
First Base: Ian Anderson, Kentridge; Lewis Larson, Kentlake
Second Base: Robbie Morris, Kentwood; Michael Sigafoos, Jefferson; Cory Hamada, Kentridge
Third Base: Michael Sherwin, Auburn Riverside
Shortstop: Taylor Smart, Tahoma; Johnny Palko, Jefferson
Outfield: Jason Didis, Auburn Riverside; Justin Cloud, Tahoma; Casey Allen, Auburn Riverside; Ben Mora, Kentridge; Greg Hartke, Auburn; Brandon Oak, Kentwood
Utility: Hayden Njos, Kentridge; Ryan Dale, Kentlake; Bret Renschler, Auburn
Pitchers: Matt Jackson, Kentridge; Drew Staples, Jefferson

All-SPSL South

MVP: Tim Peterson, Emerald Ridge

Coach of the Year: Marc Wiese, Puyallup

First Team
Catcher: Robbie Ingram, Puyallup
First Base: James Harrins, Rogers; Jacob Hoffman, Curtis
Second Base: Zach Hendrix, Emerald Ridge
Third Base: Sal Arena, Puyallup
Shortstop: Brian Corliss, Beamer
Outfield: Sean Rehon, Puyallup; Kyle Phillips, Curtis; Travis Crumb, Beamer
Utility: Tarik Gofinch, Spanaway Lake
DH: Andrew Barry, Puyallup
Pitchers: Adam Cimber, Puyallup; Kody Stone, Puyallup; Jesse James, Curtis; Zach Chloe, Emerald Ridge; Carson Wolbert, Beamer

Second Team
Catcher: Will Chavira, Emerald Ridge
First Base: Brian Burgher, Emerald Ridge
Second Base: Joe Leinweber, Puyallup
Third Base: John Pagel, Curtis
Shortstop: C.J. Andrus, Sr., Decatur
Outfield: Collin Slaybaugh, Emerald Ridge; Bret Bitow, Puyallup; Brian Bontemps, Rogers
Utility: Ryan Kim, Decatur
DH: Joshua Amundson, Bethel
Pitchers: Greg Bull, Decatur; Zach Jacobs, Decatur; J.C. Ehrhardt, Rogers

Honorable Mention
Catcher: Bryan Piek, Rogers; Kramer Stuth, Decatur
First Base:
Second Base: Kenny Johnson, Beamer
Third Base: Mac Gridley, Beamer; Jeff Logan, Graham-Kapowsin; J.C. Ehrhardt, Rogers; Josh Schultz, Spanaway Lake
Shortstop: Jordan Copeland, Curtis; J.J. Nazarro, Rogers
Outfield: Josh Howard, Rogers; Zach Calidong, Graham-Kapowsin; Jesse James, Curtis; Kevin Gollihur, Curtis; Kyle Font, Decatur; Devin Bales, Graham-Kapowsin
Pitchers: Rayne Raven, Curti; Scott Kuzminsky, Puyallup; Sal Arena, Puyallup; Steven Foster, Beamer

Bridge Division

MVP: Brady Steiger, South Kitsap

Coach of the Year: Jim Fairweather, South Kitsap

First Team
Pitchers: Kurtis Longver, Wilson; Scott Schultz, Gig Harbor

Catcher: Cameron Holcomb, Gig Harbor

Infield: Mike Barnett, Gig Harbor; Scott Benedict, Gig Harbor; Scott McGallian, South Kitsap; Mitch Cartwright, South Kitsap

Outfield: Nico Youngren, Gig Harbor; Charlie Hough, South Kitsap; Colin Monagle, South Kitsap

Utility: Ricky Johnson, South Kitsap

DH: Chet Thompson, Gig Harbor

Second Team
Pitcher: Michael McCall, Gig Harbor

Catcher: Gordy Anderson, South Kitsap

Infield: Mike Jones, Gig Harbor; J.J. Fullmer, Foss; Brendan Bartanen, Foss

Outfield: Eric Lund, Wilson; Spencer Manjarrez, Gig Harbor; Caleb Macabitas, South Kitsap

Utility: David Bigelow, Gig Harbor

Honorable Mention
Catchers: Zack Nodden, Foss; Gavin Fazio, South Kitsap

Infield: Ghym Hobson, South Kitsap; Adam Anuraga, Wilson; Colin Walters, Gig Harbor

Outfield: Josh Fort, South Kitsap; Brad Fairweather, South Kitsap

Bay Division

MVP: Drew Vettleson, Central Kitsap

Coach of the Year: Todd McDougall

First Team
Pitchers: Gavin Hite, Bellarmine Prep; Willie Willard, Olympia; Casey Bohlmann, Central Kitsap

Catcher: Quinn Batt, Olympia

Infield: Nate Roberts, Central Kitsap; Cullen Hendrickson, Bellarmine Prep; Carter Manning, Olympia; Niko Cruz, Stadium

Outfield: Garrett Hall, Olympia; Chris Womac, Olympia; Josh Winkler, Central Kitsap; Connor Unruh, Bellarmine Prep

Utility: Matt Wargacki, Bellarmine Prep

DH: Drew Schultz, Olympia

Second Team
Pitchers: Tanner Justin, Olympia; Allen Hewey, Central Kitsap

Catchers: Cole Adams, Central Kitsap; Addison Bankhead, Bellarmine Prep

Infield: Tyler Baumgartner, Central Kitsap; Cabe Reiten, Olympia; Andrew Thaut, Bellarmine Prep

Outfield: Tyler Olague, Stadium; Kramer Skidmore, Olympia; Howie McDonald, Central Kitsap

Utility: Alex Bigelow, Stadium

DH: Kyle Kunkel, Central Kitsap

Honorable Mention
Pitcher: Conner Dreesbach, Olympia

Infield: Rodman Bolek, Bellarmine Prep; Jordan Falcon, Stadium; Joel Johnson, Olympia

Outfield: Seth Tempke, Stadium; Jack Nettleton, Bellarmine Prep

Utility: Cole Loncar, Olympia