La Center made four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to win the Class 1A District 4 girls basketball championship.
Bethany Whitten hit two of the 3-pointers, and Molly Edwards and Taylor Stephens each connected from long range, and the Wildcats needed them in this game that was always close.
Taylor Mills led La Center with 20 points, including 10 in the third quarter to keep the Wildcats within two points.
La Center improved to 22-0 with its second consecutive district crown.
Mills also grabbed nine rebounds.
Molly Edwards had five assists, and Stephens had four steals.
La Center will next play in the state regional game for seeding purposes. The Wildcats are assured a trip to the Yakima Valley SunDome for the Class 1A state tournament.
