Panthers defeat Wolverines in first round of the state playoffs

Bellevue Wolverines guard Kara Choi, left, makes a move toward the basket while being guarded by Seattle Prep Panthers player Hilary Lapke. Seattle Prep earned a 58-43 victory against Bellevue in a loser-out Class 3A girls state basketball playoff game on March 1 at the Tacoma Dome. The Wolverines finished the 2016-17 season with an overall record of 21-5.