OSAA 6A State Tournament Preview
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Clackamas/Beaverton 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…
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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 Rhyan Mogel Rhyan Mogel 5'10" | SF Clackamas | 2023 State OR and Eliza Buerk Eliza Buerk 6'3" | PF Clackamas | 2023 State OR , but also hoist the talents of All-American sensation Jazzy Davidson Jazzy Davidson 6'1" | SG Clackamas | 2025 State OR to go along with sharp-shooting Sara Barhoum Sara Barhoum 5'11" | SG Clackamas | 2025 State OR and determined Dylan Mogel Dylan Mogel 5'9" | CG Clackamas | 2025 State OR . Avery Peterson is a point guard with poise and Allie Roden adds an edge to the mix. Beaverton has their tremendous trio of Madison Naro Madison Naro 5'7" | PG Beaverton | 2023 State OR , Zoe Borter Zoe Borter 6'0" | SG Beaverton | 2023 State OR , and Lainey Spear Lainey Spear 6'2" | PF Beaverton | 2023 State OR – who hoisted the 6A State Title last season. Indie Browning Indie Browning 5'8" | CG Beaverton | 2024 State OR and Jaydin Lutu add stability at the guard position and Faith Meyer Faith Meyer 5'11" | PF Beaverton | 2024 State OR contributes rebounding and interior scoring off the bench.
Barlow/Tualatin
An intriguing match-up that has a clash of styles in terms of the execution of the game. Tualatin tries to wear you down through their defensive execution and offensive precision. Olivia Poulvaati Olivia Poulvaati 6'0" | PF Tualatin | 2023 State OR is a do-it all forward and Tabi Searle Tabi Searle 5'10" | SG Tualatin | 2023 State OR is the defensive stopper as well as versatile offensive player. Jaylen Arosemena is a forward with prowess and Makayla Simonelic Makayla Simonelic 5'7" | SG Tualatin | 2024 State OR is a guard with two-way skills for Tualatin. Barlow reached the 6A Title game and looks to carve their way back there with leader and Oregon State signee Kennedie Shuler Kennedie Shuler 5'10" | PG Sam Barlow | 2023 State OR – a two-way blistering guard. Annie Koenig Annie Koenig 5'11" | SG Barlow | 2023 State OR plays with much precision and aggression for Barlow. Rilyn Quirke Rilyn Quirke 5'11" | SF Barlow | 2023 State OR is a rugged player who has physicality for the Bruins. Olivia Payne and Haidyn Sobella Haidyn Sobella 5'10" | SG Barlow | 2023 State OR are two sharp-shooters who look to help bring them over the top.
West Salem/South Medford
An intriguing match-up between the Mountain Valley Conference champs at the Southwest Conference queens. South Medford has the talents of Donovyn Hunter Donovyn Hunter 5'10" | PG South Medford | 2023 State #26 Nation OR – player and individual who continues to grind past the difficulties on and off the hardwood. Kim Ceron is a fluid forward with size and variability in her game. Kendall Fealey Kendall Fealey 5'8" | SG South Medford | 2023 State OR is a piece of the puzzle for the Panthers whereas Tatum Schmerbach is a gutsy two-way player for them. West Salem is led by unsigned senior Lizzie Bennet, the do-it all forward that specializes in it all. Emma Zuniga Emma Zuniga 5'9" | SF West Salem | 2026 State OR is a super frosh who has the ability to change the game down-low. Juniors Mia Mejia and Jazmin Aliifua look to grow their playoff feet for the Titans, who will need all they can get.
Willamette/Jesuit
Willamette looks to challenge the number one seed in the State, as the story of how these two teams got here is quite different. Jesuit rolled through the Metro League, going defeated – led by McDonald’s All-American Sofia Bell Sofia Bell 6'0" | PG St. Mary's Academy | 2023 State #34 Nation OR . Bell is a scoring machine for Jesuit, but they also have the talents of shifty guard Emma Sixta Emma Sixta 5'10" | SG Jesuit | 2023 State OR as well as bruising forward Kendra Hicks Kendra Hicks 6'0" | PF Jesuit | 2024 State OR . Avery Edwards Avery Edwards 5'10" | SG Jesuit | 2023 State OR is a collected and calm shooter. Tessa Randall brings a defensive and competitive spirit for Jesuit. Willamette has the talents of offensive wizard Brynn Smith Brynn Smith 6'0" | PG Willamette | 2025 State OR , who has immense stature and flair for her team. Izzie Harms Izzie Harms 6'0" | SF Willamette | 2025 State OR is an elusive and highly skilled stretch-forward for Willamette. Maddy Warberg Maddy Warberg 5'11" | SG Willamette | 2025 State OR and Victoria Nguyen Victoria Nguyen 5'5" | PG Willamette | 2025 State OR look to contribute as two systems forward who can help ease the offensive pressure as well as bring defensive stability.