Pullman Clinches 2A Playoff Spot With Tiebreaker Win
The Greyhounds beat East Valley in a three-way mini-game tiebreaker to finish second in the 2A Greater Spokane League.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
The Pullman Greyhounds defeated the East Valley Knights of Spokane Valley in a 2A Greater Spokane League mini-game three-way tiebreaker on Monday at ONE Spokane Stadium. Pullman finished second in the league and claimed the 22nd seed in the 2A Round of 32.
Why it matters
The win secures Pullman's place in the 2A state football playoffs and determines its seeding in the opening round. The result also reflects how the league standings were settled after East Valley had already qualified for State.
Pullman entered the tiebreaker with a 7-2 record and finished with the 22nd seed in the 2A Round of 32. The Greyhounds will face 11th-seeded Burlington-Edison at 11 a.m. Saturday.
The players
Pullman Greyhounds
A high school football program from Pullman, Washington, competing in the 2A Greater Spokane League.
East Valley Knights
A high school football program from Spokane Valley, Washington, which qualified for State after beating Rogers.
The details
Each tiebreaker game consisted of two 10-minute halves, with the order of games set by a blind draw before the season. Joshua Ratliff scored two 10-yard touchdowns, Griffen Engle added a 16-yard rushing touchdown, and Israel Manfredda scored a 15-yard rushing touchdown for Pullman. East Valley benched its starters after beating Rogers had already secured one of the two state spots.
Timeline
Monday: Pullman defeated East Valley in the tiebreaker at ONE Spokane Stadium.
Saturday, 11 a.m.: Pullman plays Burlington-Edison in the 2A Round of 32.
Season Trajectory
The tiebreaker win places Pullman inside the WIAA 2A bracket structure at the 22nd seed, shaping its path through the Round of 32. The result shows how mini-game tiebreakers in the Greater Spokane League can decide playoff seeding.
Pullman's 22nd seed sets its matchup against 11th-seeded Burlington-Edison in the Round of 32 on Saturday at 11 a.m. Fans tracking the bracket can follow the game for the next playoff round.
The takeaway
A mini-game tiebreaker can reshape playoff seeding even after a team has already clinched a state berth, so checking final-week league results matters for tracking who advances.
What happens next
Pullman plays 11th-seeded Burlington-Edison at 11 a.m. Saturday in the 2A Round of 32.
Further reading
For more high school coverage, explore the Football section for other playoff results and standings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Moscow-Pullman Daily News.
