Teams To Watch: Metro League
Bishop Blanchet The Braves return all but one player from last year’s squad that finished an impressive 17-9 overall (10-6 in Conference) including star wing Taliyah Clark Taliyah Clark 5'10" | SF Bishop Blanchet | 2021 State WA . They…
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Bishop Blanchet
The Braves return all but one player from last year’s squad that finished an impressive 17-9 overall (10-6 in Conference) including star wing
Taliyah Clark
Taliyah
Clark
5'10" | SF
Bishop Blanchet | 2021
State
WA
. They made a solid run in the playoffs before coming up against eventual State champs Lake Washington who sent them to a loser out game against eventual 10th place Seattle Prep. With so many players returning and the experience of last year’s playoff run, Blanchett is poised for another run at State.
Eastside Catholic
Fresh off a run all the way to the state semi-finals, the Crusaders are poised to once again challenge for a state title. Despite the loss of Mjracle Sheppard (Montverde Prep, FL) the program is still as deep as they come. Led by two 3A player of the year candidates in junior
Zahirah Walton
Zahirah
Walton
5'11" | SG
Kentlake | 2022
State
WA
and Sophomore
Malia Samuels
Malia
Samuels
5'7" | PG
Garfield | 2023
State
#46
Nation
WA
, Eastside Catholic will again be among the best teams in the State.
Franklin
The Quakers were a team that many overlooked last season but they were highly competitive and will be looking to level up this year. They have 12 players back who saw varsity action last season including
Shaunice Reed
Shaunice
Reed
5'6" | SG
Franklin | 2021
State
WA
who is one of the top unsigned seniors in the state. Featuring an intense full court press and a roster of athletic players who never seem to get tired, the Quakers won’t be overlooked this season.
Garfield
Last year’s state champions lost two major pieces in McDonlads All American
Dalayah Daniels
Dalayah
Daniels
6'4" | PF
Garfield | 2020
State
WA
(Cal) and
Meghan Fiso
Meghan
Fiso
5'10" | SF
Garfield | 2020
State
WA
(Michigan) but they have added Katie Fiso who, like her older sister, is a power 5 level recruit that schools across the country are eyeing to add to their programs. The Bulldogs also return six players from last season’s championship squad who know exactly what it takes to make a deep tournament run.
Roosevelt
The Rough Riders had a down year by their standards last season but were still highly competitive. This year they return 6’2″ senior post and Princeton commit
Katie Thiers
Katie
Thiers
6'2" | C
Roosevelt | 2021
State
WA
who is easily among the best post players in the state. In addition, most of their roster features players from their 2019 state tournament run. A change of coaching staff will also play into the success the Rough Riders might have, but the talent and experience on their roster will make them a tough matchup.
Seattle Prep
The Panthers have one of the most consistent programs in Metro thanks to an incredible ability to get players to buy in and develop into exactly what is needed. Prep returns nine players from last year’s state tournament team including Fresno State commit
Tamia Stricklin
Tamia
Stricklin
5'11" | SF
Seattle Prep | 2021
State
WA
. With many players ready to step in and excel in increased rolls, Seattle Prep will again be a daunting matchup for almost any team they face.