Class 3A top 10 pre-season rankings breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season quickly approaching, we're taking a look at some of the top teams in each class heading into the 2024 season. Here's your top ten plus one in class 3A led by three time defending champion Garfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. <strong><em>Garfield</em></strong> - Oregon bound [player_tooltip player_id='279612' first='Katie' last='Fiso'] leads Garfield on a quest for 4th consecutive 3A title. Plenty of help with 3 year starters [player_tooltip player_id='391868' first='Jayda' last='Lewis'], and [player_tooltip player_id='391867' first='Sarah' last='Lessig']. Transfer [player_tooltip player_id='281967' first='Maya' last='Davis'] and [player_tooltip player_id='591765' first='Kahmiya' last='Bryant'] bring more depth.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. <strong><em>Meade</em></strong> -The best guard on the east side [player_tooltip player_id='367306' first='Teryn' last='Gardner'] leads a group of younger but experienced players in [player_tooltip player_id='662150' first='Addison' last='Wells- Morrison'], [player_tooltip player_id='663641' first='Reese' last='Frederick'],&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='665069' first='Gracie' last='Wenkheimer']. [player_tooltip player_id='594133' first='Brynn' last='Smith'] is the other senior leader.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. <strong><em>Lake Washington</em></strong> - One of the best backcourts in the state in sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='317597' first='Ashley' last='Uusitalo'], junior [player_tooltip player_id='547615' first='Paige' last='Citron'], and ultra talented freshman [player_tooltip player_id='676259' first='Julia' last='Benthin']. [player_tooltip player_id='730304' first='Reese' last='Roberts'] provides length inside.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. <strong><em>Lincoln</em></strong> -Lost ESPN ranked 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='435687' first='Oliviyah' last='Edwards'] to Elite Prep but are still loaded up with [player_tooltip player_id='584106' first='Ciona' last='Wells'] [player_tooltip player_id='301070' first='Jaleigha' last='Robinson'] [player_tooltip player_id='584107' first='De'Andrea' last='Woods-Singleton']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. <strong><em>Lakeside</em></strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='594131' first='Mia' last='Broom'] is a POY candidate [player_tooltip player_id='591764' first='Willa' last='Chinn'] adds versatility, experience, and talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. <strong>Kennewick</strong> - Another great backcourt trio in Mid-Co leading scorer from last season [player_tooltip player_id='584371' first='Haylee' last='Johnson']. Twins [player_tooltip player_id='499170' first='Dylyn' last='Dress'] (Mid-Co leader in 3 pt. Fg's) and [player_tooltip player_id='584296' first='Ashlyn' last='Dress'] provide length, shooting, and experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. <strong><em>West Seattle</em></strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='301064' first='Carmen' last='Cruz'] [player_tooltip player_id='279611' first='Lucy' last='Larson'] give WS a talented duo with experience and size in the backcourt.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. <strong><em>Stanwood</em></strong> - One of the best shooters in the sophomore class [player_tooltip player_id='586861' first='Ellalee' last='Wortham'] returns after a big post - season last year. [player_tooltip player_id='659455' first='Jazmyn' last='Legg'] can score from all levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. <strong><em>Issaquah</em></strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='362412' first='Lia' last='Hanson'] is one of the best scoring guards in the state. [player_tooltip player_id='568617' first='Annie' last='Gibbons'] is a talented player with size and versatility.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. <strong><em>Meadowdale</em></strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='649102' first='Gia' last='Powell'] topped the 40 point mark twice in the post-season last year and can keep Meadowdale in any game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. <strong><em>Lynnwood</em></strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='464997' first='Aniya' last='Hooker'] and [player_tooltip player_id='492075' first='Kayla' last='Renee Lorenz'] make a top 10 difficult as an experienced and super talented tandem. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Next up:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Arlington</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Bonney Lake</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lynnwood</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Richland</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->