South Puget Sound 4A – Top teams and players in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Running through some previews of leagues across the state along with players to watch in 2024. Sumner should be the favorite again in the South Puget Sound 4A, led by league reigning MVP Lainee Huillion. Bellarmine Prep might have something to say about that with their dynamic backcourt. Here's a look at last season's records and top returning players in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sumner</span></strong>- 21-7 (12-1) Lost in 1st round of state playoffs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top rreturners</span> </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='301066' first='Lainee' last='Houillon'] [player_tooltip player_id='318805' first='Olivia' last='Collins'] <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='753673' first='Kessa' last='Nohr']</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='664496' first='Mattie' last='Gillaspy'] <strong>Parker Gould</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='676260' first='Kawehi' last='Borden'] (Incoming freshman) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> 2. <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Bellarmine Prep</span> </strong>- 22-9 (12-2) State tournament appearance. 1-2 in Tacoma.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top returners</span></em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='301060' first='Kiara' last='Stone'] [player_tooltip player_id='317600' first='Keiara' last='Curtis'] [player_tooltip player_id='585056' first='Jada' last='Travis']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> 3. <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">South Kitsap</span></strong> - 11-11 (5-8)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top returners</span></em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='746370' first='Grace' last='Degarimore']</strong> - 5'11 - SF - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kyla Hoisington</strong> - 5'6 - G - 2024 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. <strong>Puyallup</strong> - 6-17 (3-10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top returners</span></em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> [player_tooltip player_id='362369' first='Maddy' last='Weaver'] [player_tooltip player_id='365841' first='Lola' last='Woodburn'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. <strong>Curtis</strong> - 6-13 (1-12) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top returners</span></em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='746380' first='Natalie' last='Kahuna']</strong> - CG - 2024 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top six players to watch in 2024 </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["301066"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The unquestioned leader and point guard for Sumner. Lainee returns after earning league 4A South Puget Sound MVP honors last season. She averaged over 22 points per game, and was a terror on both ends of the floor. She is quick, can handle the rock, and has the ability to create. She gets downhill using her speed and quickness, while also being a threat from three. In the mid-range she has the takent to create her own. She is excellent in the open floor and has a great basketball IQ, finding open teammates or getting all the way to the hoop about as quickly as any in the state. ","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["318805"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Olivia has a very well rounded game. She is an excellent three point shooter, and is is able to score well in the paint with her toughness and physicality. She plays bigger than she is and rebounds well. She is athletic enough to guard multiple position and, making her that player who can do a lot of things for her team. She was a 1st team all 4A Puget sound league pick last season as a freshman. ","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["317600"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Another good prospect in the Prep backcourt. She led the team in scoring last season. She gets her points from all levels. She can show off her skills in the mid-range game, and knocking down threes. She has active hands on defense and gets steals, often times leading to some creativeness at the rim on the other end of the fkoor. These two, along with [player_tooltip player_id='585056' first='Jada' last='Travis'], who runs the point most of the time gives Bellevue Prep one of the top backcourts in the entire state. ","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["301060"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Kiara was a big part of the team's success last season, helping lead BP to the state tournament, where they went 1-2. She exploded for 34 points in a loser out win over Davis. She is a three point threat for BP, making multiple treys in a good majority of last season's games. She also has good speed in the open floor with craftiness around the basket to score. She does well shooting off the dribble in the mid game and gets fast break points off of steals where she also shows her court vision and passing abilities. ","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["362369"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Maddy is a true back to the basket post player. She is a tireless worker when on the floor, and pursues rebounds despite having a size advantage over most any other player. 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