Sutherlin proved why it was the top-ranked team in Class 4A girls basketball all season long.

The Bulldogs (27-0) completed a perfect season with a 52-40 win over La Salle Prep in the OSAA state championship game Saturday night at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis.

Junior Olivia Gulliford scored a game-high 16 points and teammates Kayce Mock (15) and Miranda Mendenhall (10) also scored in double-figures in Sutherlin's 12-point victory.

Head Coach Josh Grotting has led the Bulldogs to three state title games in eight seasons winning in 2008 and 2014; and finishing second in 2012.

(Photo of Kylee Carson by Darla Foster)