TACOMA — Arlington’s got a shot.

“We feel great about this,” coach Joe Marsh said. “These seniors worked long and hard.”

The Eagles did away with Kamiakin 44-30 in the semifinals  March 4, advancing them to the 3A state girls championship game tonight at 9 at the Tacoma Dome.

The team standing between the valiant Eagles and the title is Bellevue, which knocked out Lynnwood in the semifinals. That’s the same Lynnwood team that beat Arlington handily recently.

“We got our work cut out for us,” Marsh said. “We’ll go back to the hotel room tonight and come up with something.”

Arlington’s starting seniors all contributed to the win over Kamiakin, but sophomore Peyton Brown led the squad with 11 points with two three-pointers.

“Peyton’s a great shooter,” Marsh said. “She had a little bounce in her step; she was ready to go and knocked down some big shots for us.”

Those shots in turn helped Arlington’s pressing defense get set up, Marsh added.

Arlington began the game characteristically slow, until they broke to a 14-3 lead with a Brown three-pointer.

The Eagles swept the remaining three quarters with their signature defense and their ability to score from all over the court. Arlington seniors Sevi Biesler and Serafina Balderas added two three-point goals each in the second half.

With two state wins under Arlington’s belt, Marsh is focused on Bellevue for the title.

“They’re a great team,” Marsh said. “They have a ton of talent.”

Players to watch out for from Bellevue are point guard Anna Wilson, who led the Wolverines with 16 points against Lynnwood, and 6-foot-1 guard Shelby Cansler, who added 14. Wilson is the sister of Seattle Seahawk quarterback Russell Wilson.

Marsh is certain of one thing from his Eagles, however.

“This team will battle,” Marsh said. “I know that for sure.”