Portland Holiday Classic: Platinum Bracket Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we approach the exciting Portland Holiday Classic next week, we take a look at some names that look to make a splash in the tremendous annual holiday tournament. Izzy Harms is an intriguing stretch four post for Willamette whereas Tatum Schmerbach and [player_tooltip player_id='251703' first='Kendall' last='Fealey'] are two key cogs for a top notch South Medford squad. [player_tooltip player_id='158563' first='Rilyn' last='Quirke'] is a blue collar post traditionalist for Barlow whereas Jadyn Harrell is an athletic post for Lakeridge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Izzy Harms 2025 6'1" PF Willamette HS - it has been a surprising start for Willammete - one of the newest additions to 6A. Willamette recently defeated West Salem in the Capitol City Classic and look to continue their early season success. Izzy is a stretch four who runs the floor exceptionally well, can play it inside, as well as hit the outside perimeter shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tatum Schmerbach 2023 5'9" SG South Medford HS - Battle tested is a phrase that can be best used to describe South Medford's early season, as they traveled to Hawaii for the Nike Iolani Classic. Schmerbach is a blue collar systems guard who plays tough for every possession. Rebounds and defends well and can hit the perimeter shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='251703' first='Kendall' last='Fealey'] 2023 5'8" SG South Medford HS - South Medford has another key component of their strategy in Fealey, who joined Schmerbach on the Iolani Classic All-Tournament team. A defensive specialist who plays every possession like her last. Uses this aggressiveness and fortitude on the offensive end, getting to the basket with will and sheer force. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='158563' first='Rilyn' last='Quirke'] 2023 6'0" PF Barlow HS - Barlow is matched up against a nationally ranked La Jolla Country Day team but has been atop the Mt. Hood Conference rankings thus far. Rilyn is a tough and rugged forward who plays physical but also has the finesse to make the extra pass and do the small things for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jadyn Harrell 2023 6'0" SF Lakeridge HS - athletic post who fills up the stat sheet with her abilities. Good rebound based on physicality and understanding of positioning. Good passer who patiently looks for holes in the defense. Her height and ability alone make her an outstanding shot-blocker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->