They both got past their district tournament. But neither Sunlake nor Wharton will be competing at state.
Sunlake (20-9) and Wharton (22-6) both had successful seasons, reaching the regional round of the playoffs. They each won their first game at that level, too. But in the semifinals, Sunlake fell to Mitchell, 3-0, while Wharton lost to Plant, 3-2.
For the Sunlake Seahawks, the finish is a step back from last year, when they reached the state semifinals. But for Wharton, is was an improvement over 2014, when the team fell in the regional quarterfinals to eventual state champion Manatee.
