Washington Wins Girls’ 4-A Championship

The Washington High girls’ basketball team earned a spot in the record book with its 73-50 victory over Palisades in the City Section Division 4-A final Saturday at the Sports Arena.

The title moved Washington into a tie with Locke for the most section championships at five. The first girls’ final was in 1972.

The outcome was never in doubt as Washington (23-4) took a 22-6 first-quarter lead and extended it to 38-21 at halftime.

Four-year starter Tina Greer of Washington, the shortest player on the court at 5 feet 1, had a game-high 26 points, including four three-point baskets. Junior forward Shawnee Pickney added 17 points for the Generals.