6A Playoff Picture Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we progress towards the last stretch of the season, we inevitably take a look at the top teams in the 6A Classification. The South Medford Panthers are a tough, energized, and systematic group that are clearly in mid-season form heading into the playoffs. The Jesuit Crusaders look to continue their momentum and erase what was a disappointing 2022 playoff picture. The Clackamas Cavaliers have been the talk of the town and look to cap off what was and is continuing to be a riveting season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>South Medford Panthers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers are truly in mid-season form, looking forward to a run to not only the Chiles Center but to add to their trophy hardware.&nbsp; Led by [player_tooltip player_id='158543' first='Donovyn' last='Hunter'], Oregon State signee, the Panthers are aggressive defensively and use the same approach on the other end of the floor.&nbsp; Sara and Tatum Schmerbach are two sisters who play with synergy and [player_tooltip player_id='251703' first='Kendall' last='Fealey'] is another weapon offensively.&nbsp; Kim Ceron is an athletic hybrid forward with a big game.&nbsp; The Panthers also have young talent like freshman [player_tooltip player_id='832611' first='Taylor' last='Young'], an elusive point guard. The Beaverton Beavers are the champions of last season and look to back that title with their defense, synergy, and attitude.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jesuit Crusaders</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Headlined by McDonald's All-American [player_tooltip player_id='158538' first='Sofia' last='Bell'], the Crusaders look to continue to build off her highly momentous season.&nbsp; They haven't lost to an In-State team and played number one in the country Sierra Canyon competitively back in December.&nbsp; The Crusaders have talent at every position, as seen with guards [player_tooltip player_id='158544' first='Emma' last='Sixta'] and [player_tooltip player_id='211119' first='Avery' last='Edwards'] - two guards who provide plenty of offense.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='255257' first='Kendra' last='Hicks'] is an anchor on both ends at the forward position.&nbsp; Tessa Randall is another gritty two-way player.&nbsp; The Crusaders are scary when on full throttle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clackamas Cavaliers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Clackamas Cavs began the season on several top 25 lists and recently they have shown why.&nbsp; The Cavs have yet to lose a game to an In-State team as of yet and look to continue to do so to clinch a State Championship.&nbsp; On paper, they certainly have the looks of such a team.&nbsp; Household name [player_tooltip player_id='833357' first='Jazzy' last='Davidson'] anchors the Cavs as a generational talent with grace and wit.&nbsp; Seniors [player_tooltip player_id='158545' first='Rhyan' last='Mogel'] and [player_tooltip player_id='158558' first='Eliza' last='Buerk'] began the spark in the program as sophomores and look to lead.&nbsp; The talent continues with multi-tasking [player_tooltip player_id='502350' first='Dylan' last='Mogel'] and [player_tooltip player_id='833601' first='Allie' last='Roden'].&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='833579' first='Avery' last='Peterson'] is the blistering guard whereas [player_tooltip player_id='833518' first='Sara' last='Barhoum'] the sniper that comes alive.&nbsp; The Cavaliers are a serious contender and look to continue the conversation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Beaverton Beavers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The reigning 6A State Champions have been battle tested early and often, as they played some nationally competition in December, including a game with top ten in the nation La Jolla Country Day (CA).&nbsp; The Beavers have their big senior trio in [player_tooltip player_id='158547' first='Madison' last='Naro'], [player_tooltip player_id='158567' first='Lainey' last='Spear'], and [player_tooltip player_id='158564' first='Zoe' last='Borter'] - three centrifugal pieces for their team who play a multitude of roles for their club.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='503178' first='Faith' last='Meyer'] is an intriguing piece who brings toughness and size and [player_tooltip player_id='834120' first='Indie' last='Browning'] is a skilled guard who has come into the starting five.&nbsp; Another difference maker is Jaydin Lutu, who showed huge strides last season down the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->