Five Names in the Mountain Valley Conference

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mountain Valley Conference is the home of hidden talent, as it spans across a variety of schools down the I-5. Sometimes these players and teams are overlooked, but today we take a glance at some key players in this conference. [player_tooltip player_id='158539' first='Lizzy' last='Bennett'] is a sharp player looking to take league player of the year for West Salem. [player_tooltip player_id='502352' first='Emma' last='Zuniga'] is a freshman who has plenty of skills in the paint for West Salem. [player_tooltip player_id='251701' first='Maggie' last='Lapray'] is a sharpshooter with confidence for South Salem. [player_tooltip player_id='834144' first='Avery' last='Buss'] is an active guard who fills up the stat sheet for McNary. [player_tooltip player_id='211121' first='Alyssa' last='Meza'] is a high motor blistering guard that takes command for Sprague. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='158539' first='Lizzy' last='Bennett'] 2023 5'11" SF West Salem HS - the savvy forward has not yet made a college decision but has various interest at the next level. What you are getting is a cerebral guard with an expansive offensive tool kit. Makes others better based on her ability to read the defense accordingly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='502352' first='Emma' last='Zuniga'] 2026 2026 5'9" SF West Salem HS - the tricky post has a number of slippery moves inside the paint as she out-maneuvers her opponents with slickness. Has a superior inside touch. Plays with a high motor and continues to make plays all over for the Titans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='251701' first='Maggie' last='Lapray'] 2023 5'8" SG South Salem HS - Lapray is a leader for the Saxons, with her offensive mentality as a scorer who isn't afraid to take control. Three-level capability along with showmanship and plays with an edge to her to spark her team late in games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='834144' first='Avery' last='Buss'] 2024 5'7" PG McNary HS - a workhorse of a guard who makes a multitude of plays with her keen sense of awareness and ability to be at the right spot at the right time. Makes timely passes both in the transition and half-court setting and good shot selection as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='211121' first='Alyssa' last='Meza'] 2023 5'4" PG Sprague HS - what Meza lacks in size she makes up for in her ability to change the game with her lightning quick speed. She defends with great tenacity as well as takes over in the transition game. Tough nosed play on both ends who plays with tremendous effort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->