OSAA 6A State Tournament Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clackamas/Beaverton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A hard-hitting match-up right from the gates. These two teams met up in a heated battle earlier this season - we have the defending 6A champions versus a team that started the season on top 25 national lists.  Clackamas is led by seniors [player_tooltip player_id='158545' first='Rhyan' last='Mogel'] and [player_tooltip player_id='158558' first='Eliza' last='Buerk'], but also hoist the talents of All-American sensation [player_tooltip player_id='833357' first='Jazzy' last='Davidson'] to go along with sharp-shooting [player_tooltip player_id='833518' first='Sara' last='Barhoum'] and determined [player_tooltip player_id='502350' first='Dylan' last='Mogel'].  [player_tooltip player_id='833579' first='Avery' last='Peterson'] is a point guard with poise and [player_tooltip player_id='833601' first='Allie' last='Roden'] adds an edge to the mix.  Beaverton has their tremendous trio of [player_tooltip player_id='158547' first='Madison' last='Naro'], [player_tooltip player_id='158564' first='Zoe' last='Borter'], and [player_tooltip player_id='158567' first='Lainey' last='Spear'] - who hoisted the 6A State Title last season.  [player_tooltip player_id='834120' first='Indie' last='Browning'] and Jaydin Lutu add stability at the guard position and [player_tooltip player_id='503178' first='Faith' last='Meyer'] contributes rebounding and interior scoring off the bench.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barlow/Tualatin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An intriguing match-up that has a clash of styles in terms of the execution of the game.&nbsp; Tualatin tries to wear you down through their defensive execution and offensive precision.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='211120' first='Olivia' last='Poulvaati'] is a do-it all forward and [player_tooltip player_id='158549' first='Tabi' last='Searle'] is the defensive stopper as well as versatile offensive player.&nbsp; Jaylen Arosemena is a forward with prowess and [player_tooltip player_id='256233' first='Makayla' last='Simonelic'] is a guard with two-way skills for Tualatin.&nbsp; Barlow reached the 6A Title game and looks to carve their way back there with leader and Oregon State signee [player_tooltip player_id='158542' first='Kennedie' last='Shuler'] - a two-way blistering guard.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='158551' first='Annie' last='Koenig'] plays with much precision and aggression for Barlow.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='158563' first='Rilyn' last='Quirke'] is a rugged player who has physicality for the Bruins.&nbsp; Olivia Payne and [player_tooltip player_id='251705' first='Haidyn' last='Sobella'] are two sharp-shooters who look&nbsp;to help bring them over the top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Salem/South Medford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An intriguing match-up between the Mountain Valley Conference champs at the Southwest Conference queens.&nbsp; South Medford has the talents of [player_tooltip player_id='158543' first='Donovyn' last='Hunter'] - player and individual who continues to grind past the difficulties on and off the hardwood.&nbsp; Kim Ceron is a fluid forward with size and variability in her game.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='251703' first='Kendall' last='Fealey'] is a piece of the puzzle for the Panthers whereas Tatum Schmerbach is a gutsy two-way player for them.&nbsp; West Salem is led by unsigned senior Lizzie Bennet, the do-it all forward that specializes in it all.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='502352' first='Emma' last='Zuniga'] is a super frosh who has the ability to change the game down-low.&nbsp; Juniors Mia Mejia and Jazmin Aliifua look to grow their playoff feet for the Titans, who will need all they can get. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willamette/Jesuit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willamette looks to challenge the number one seed in the State, as the story of how these two teams got here is quite different.&nbsp; Jesuit rolled through the Metro League, going defeated - led by McDonald's All-American [player_tooltip player_id='158538' first='Sofia' last='Bell'].&nbsp; Bell is a scoring machine for Jesuit, but they also have the talents of shifty guard [player_tooltip player_id='158544' first='Emma' last='Sixta'] as well as bruising forward [player_tooltip player_id='255257' first='Kendra' last='Hicks'].&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='211119' first='Avery' last='Edwards'] is a collected and calm shooter.&nbsp; Tessa Randall brings a defensive and competitive spirit for Jesuit.&nbsp; Willamette has the talents of offensive wizard [player_tooltip player_id='502347' first='Brynn' last='Smith'], who has immense stature and flair for her team.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='502354' first='Izzie' last='Harms'] is an elusive and highly skilled stretch-forward for Willamette.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='582887' first='Maddy' last='Warberg'] and [player_tooltip player_id='833647' first='Victoria' last='Nguyen'] look to contribute as two systems forward who can help ease the offensive pressure as well as bring defensive stability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->