Kentridge’s JaQuaya Miller goes for the shot against Bellarmine Prep during 4A Hardwood Classic play at the Tacoma Dome on March 2. The Chargers won 70-60 to finish third in the state tournament. RACHEL CIAMPI, Kent Reporter

Kentridge’s JaQuaya Miller goes for the shot against Bellarmine Prep during 4A Hardwood Classic play at the Tacoma Dome on March 2. The Chargers won 70-60 to finish third in the state tournament. RACHEL CIAMPI, Kent Reporter

Miller time: Kentridge forward to play in all-star senior showcase

Full day of hoops set for Saturday at Seattle’s King’s High School

  • Thursday, March 14, 2019 12:10pm
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Kentridge’s JaQuaya Miller will compete for the 4A all-stars at the Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association Senior All State Game on Saturday, March 16.

Tipoff is 6 p.m. at Seattle’s King’s High School.

Miller, a 6-foot-3 forward bound for the University of Washington, was nominated and voted on by high school coaches to play in the game. Woodinville’s Scott Bullock will coach the team.

Miller and the Chargers are coming off a 26-3 season, winning the North Puget Sound League Cascade title and finishing third in the state tournament.

The schedule: B vs. 2B at 2 p.m.; 1A vs. 2A at 4 p.m.; and 3A vs. 4A at 6 p.m.

The players of the year and coaches of the year for each classification will be presented at halftime of each game. Ms. Basketball 2019 and the WSGBCA State Coach of the Year will be presented at halftime of the 3A vs. 4A game.

Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for students and seniors.




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