Powder Valley's Ayla Bingham shoots over Echo defenders in the Old Oregon League district championship on Feb. 17, 2024 at Baker High School. Powder Valley won in overtime, 55-51.

The Powder Valley girls basketball team dominated the last three quarters to beat C.S. Lewis Academy of Newberg 51-19 in a Class 1A first-round playoff game Wednesday night at North Powder.

The Badgers have won 12 straight games.

Powder Valley will now play host to Chiloquin on Saturday, Feb. 24, with a berth in the state tournament at Baker High School, Feb. 28-March 2, on the line. Saturday’s game tips off at 2 p.m. Chiloquin advanced with a 57-41 win over Joseph, also on Wednesday night.

Powder Valley beat Joseph three times this season, by scores of 52-15, 41-24 and 46-26.

On Wednesday the Badgers outscored the Watchmen 37-10 in the final three quarters.

C.S. Lewis took its last lead at 8-7. Powder Valley ended the first quarter with a 7-1 run, with Nevaeh Schuldt scoring three straight baskets.

The Badgers extended the run into the second quarter, scoring 19 straight points and outscoring the Watchmen 21-2 in the quarter to lead 35-11 at halftime.

Powder Valley improved to 20-6 on the season.