![MORE THAN A GAME. With two diving catches in the outfield, the Lions showed up defensively, aiding in their victory over the Pacers. One catch was made by Atwood, and the other by McGraw. Throughout the game, the Lions knew that it wasn’t just about their victory today. “I think [playing for cancer] makes it bigger than just a game,” McGraw said. “Knowing that you have a bigger impact in this world than just who you are as one person.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/I70A1454-1-1200x800.jpg)
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West Linn triumphs over South Medford 74-48, winning fourth consecutive 6A State Championship
In the OSAA 6A State Boys Basketball Championship, 1st seeded West Linn (26-3, 14-0 Three Rivers League) defeated South Medford (27-3, 13-1 Southwest Conference) 74-48, giving the Lions their fourth straight state title.
The Lions started off the game on a 23-0 run in the first quarter, not letting South Medford score until the final seconds of the quarter, giving them a 25-2 lead.
West Linn continued with this momentum as they held a 34-19 lead at halftime.
The Lions never trailed the whole game, as they finished off South Medford with a 74-48 victory, as point guard, Payton Pritchard, senior led West Linn with 25 points.
West Linn now ties Jesuit as the only Oregon schools to win four consecutive Boys Basketball State titles.
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