07/21/2026
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2006–07 Black Hills Wolves Girls!
🏀 MyGamerBros Hoops Feature: 2006–07 Black Hills Wolves Girls Basketball
A Fourth-Place Finish Caps a Memorable State Tournament Run
The 2006-07 season was one of the finest in Black Hills girls basketball history. Led by head coach Robin Amendala, the Wolves finished 20-7 overall, captured the District 4 2A runner-up trophy, and advanced to the WIAA Class 2A State Tournament, where they earned a fourth-place finish after winning two games at the Tacoma Dome.
Black Hills proved throughout the season they could compete with anyone in Washington, finishing among the state's elite in every major computer ranking. Their balanced offense, stingy defense, and ability to win close games made them one of the toughest teams in Class 2A.
📊 Final Record
Overall: 20-7
League: 10-4
Non-League: 5-1
Postseason: 5-2
The Wolves finished ranked among the state's best:
Points Rating: 24.738 (6th in 2A)
RPI: 0.6679 (6th)
Colley Rating: 0.9411 (5th)
LM W/L Rating: 1.2092 (4th)
🔥 Offensive Leaders
Black Hills relied on outstanding balance with five players scoring nearly six points per game or better.
Player PPG Total Points
Danielle Swain 9.3 158
Pia Menkertz 9.1 136
Chelsey Kaasa 7.5 130
Kathleen McGee 6.4 103
Kaitlin Nielsen 5.7 97
Tasha Shipman 4.6 78
Courtney Johnson 4.2 71
Brianna Charette 4.0 68
Unlike many state tournament teams that relied on one dominant scorer, the Wolves featured multiple offensive weapons capable of taking over on any given night.
🚀 Fast Start
Black Hills opened the season with an impressive 4-game winning streak, knocking off:
Olympia (58-50)
Capital (54-50)
Issaquah (53-50)
North Thurston (63-59 OT)
That early run showed the Wolves could compete against quality non-league competition before entering Evergreen Conference play.
💪 Midseason Surge
After suffering their first league loss to River Ridge, Black Hills responded by winning five consecutive games, including victories over:
Mark Morris (57-37)
Hoquiam (65-40)
W.F. West (48-43)
Elma (70-58)
Centralia (72-38)
The Wolves consistently played outstanding defense while averaging nearly 60 points per contest during the stretch.
Later in the season, Black Hills finished league play by winning four of its final five games, highlighted by:
55-34 over Hoquiam
59-38 over Elma
75-29 over Centralia
58-40 over Aberdeen
🏆 Surviving Districts
The postseason featured three nail-biters.
Black Hills defeated:
Ridgefield 52-50
River Ridge 35-32 in the state-qualifying game
Tumwater 46-45 in the District 4 second-place game
Each victory showcased the Wolves' ability to execute under pressure.
🌟 Tacoma Dome Success
Once they reached state, Black Hills elevated its game once again.
First Round
✅ Defeated Lynden 42-30
The Wolves held one of the state's better offenses to just 30 points.
Quarterfinals
✅ Defeated Eatonville 52-34
Black Hills delivered perhaps its best defensive effort of the season, cruising into the state semifinals.
Semifinal
❌ Lost to River Ridge 44-31
Facing a familiar league rival for the fourth time, the Wolves came up short against the eventual state finalist.
Fourth/Sixth Place Game
❌ Lost to East Valley (Yakima) 48-43
Although the season ended with a close loss, Black Hills finished with the Class 2A Fourth-Place Trophy, an outstanding accomplishment.
📈 Winning Streaks
4-game winning streak to open the season.
5-game winning streak from Dec. 27 through Jan. 18.
3-game postseason winning streak through the District Tournament.
5 consecutive postseason victories spanning districts and the opening two rounds of the state tournament before the semifinal loss.
🏀 Signature Victories
Olympia 58-50
North Thurston 63-59 (OT)
Mark Morris 57-37
Hoquiam 65-40
Elma 70-58
Centralia 72-38
Centralia 75-29
Ridgefield 52-50 (Districts)
River Ridge 35-32 (State Qualifier)
Tumwater 46-45 (District Tournament)
Lynden 42-30 (State)
Eatonville 52-34 (State)
🐺 A Season to Remember
The 2006-07 Wolves were defined by their depth, toughness, and defensive intensity. With four players averaging over six points per game, timely scoring from throughout the lineup, and an ability to win close postseason games, Black Hills put together one of the greatest campaigns in school history.
Their fourth-place finish at the Class 2A State Tournament remains a landmark achievement for the program and a testament to a veteran team that saved its best basketball for March.
