You can help! West Seattle High School girls’ basketball players are making history – but need an assist

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We spotted that poster at West Seattle High School tonight, as the school cheers for the athletes who are making history by being one of the eight girls-basketball teams in the state 3A championship tournament. It’s a big accomplishment, but it also comes with a price tag, so the West Seattle Booster Club is hoping that proud community members can help out a bit. They asked us to share this letter:

Dear Local Business Owners, Friends, and Fans of WSHS:

West Seattle High School Girls’ Basketball team is going to the 3A State Tournament for the first time in school history!

After winning the Metro League Championship and making it through both Districts and Regionals, the team plays their first State Tournament game on Thursday, March 5th at 2:00 pm at the Tacoma Dome. They would love your support!

More specifically, the girls would love to hear the West Seattle fans loud and proud in the crowd. Additionally, since the team will be in Tacoma from March 5-7th for the tournament, they are seeking donations of any amount to assist with meals and lodging.

Donations are being accepted by us, the West Seattle Booster Club (WSBC). We are a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting ALL athletic programs at WSHS. Our goal is to further athletic programs and activities at the high school that the school budget cannot cover, and we would love to have you join us in this particular case to help our girls with their record-setting season.

Your tax-deductible donation, no matter the size, would be of great benefit to ease the financial burden on the school and on the girls and their families. You may donate by mailing a check to the address below, or going online to the WSBC website. For either donation type, please be sure to note “Girls Basketball” as the “Purpose” so we ensure the donation supports the girls.

westseattleboosterclub.org/donate/

WSHS and WSBC thank you in advance for your support in helping our girls reach their goal!

Respectfully,

Donna Veenhuizen and Karin Beck
West Seattle Booster Club Representatives

West Seattle Booster Club
5318 SW Orleans St.
Seattle, WA 98116-3130
Tax ID # 91-1250127
www.westseattleboosterclub.org

The Wildcats’ opponent at 2 pm Thursday is Lynnwood, from Snohomish County. The WSHS girls earned their ticket to state with a huge win over Sumner in regional competition Saturday night at Renton (WSB coverage here).

Small Town, USA March 3, 2015 (6:43 am)

Will they be doing any sort of send off for the girls? When I was a kid, our basketball team went to state and their buses drove by the area elementary schools. We made banners that wished them luck and we waved and cheered them on. It’s a great memory, but I guess things are different in a small town and times have changed.

WSB March 3, 2015 (7:23 am)

We’re planning to check today.

stb March 3, 2015 (8:39 am)

I just made my donation. It’s easy. If you click on the link you can donate via PayPal. Go Wildcats!

Lindsey March 3, 2015 (8:53 am)

Congrats ladies! I love to see the local youth active and doing well. Our donation is made!

Marlene March 3, 2015 (9:38 am)

Count me in! My check is in the mail.

TJL March 3, 2015 (12:15 pm)

These girls have worked hard all year for this. Also took second place in the state with a 3.76 team combined GPA for All-Academic Team!
Go Westside!!

WSBC March 3, 2015 (6:40 pm)

A huge thank you to all that have supported the team!! There is a pep assembly at the school on Thursday morning and then the ladies will be headed out on a bus to the Dome.

jkpatman March 3, 2015 (7:34 pm)

you’ve got a donation from me.
it’s the least i can do for a hard working, enthusiastic group of girls–both on and off the court! way to go lady wildcats :)