Hours after announcing the 2022 Bass Pro Tournament of Champions bracket, a team has backed out and another local team has been added.
Rainier Beach (Seattle) has withdrawn from the 2022 Bass Pro Tournament of Champions "due to logistical issues," Springfield Public Schools announced on Thursday.
Springfield Catholic will replace Rainier Beach in the field. The Fightin' Irish are coming off a runner-up finish in the Blue Division at the 2021 Blue and Gold Tournament.
Catholic is led by senior guard Zach Howell who projects as a Division I prospect. He's averaging 24.2 points and 6.