Pendleton Preview: Players to Watch in the 2A State Tournament
The 2A classification seems to be just loaded with talent, so here are some new names to know before the final 8 teams go to battle in Pendleton next weekend. Jade Snyder HEIGHT 5'9" POS PF CLASS 2024 Jade Snyder…
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Continue ReadingThe 2A classification seems to be just loaded with talent, so here are some new names to know before the final 8 teams go to battle in Pendleton next weekend.
Jade Snyder
Jade Snyder
Jade Snyder is coming off of a monster outing in the first round game of the state tournament, and she will be a huge asset for Oakridge as they head to Pendleton for the final 8. She had an incredible double-double with 19 points and 16 rebounds to go along with 4 blocks in the win at Weston-McEwen. She is absolutely dominant down low with the ball in her hands, defensively, or when fighting for rebounds. Although Oakridge is coming in as the 10-seed, they are definitely a team not to sleep on with Jade and her sister Sadie, another very impressive player, running the show.
Olivia Thompson
Olivia Thompson
Second-ranked Bandon has one of 2A’s top talents in Katelyn Senn Katelyn Senn 5’8″ | CG Bandon | 2024 State OR , however, much of their success this season would not have been possible without senior guard Olivia Thompson. Thompson has been a clear leader and steadying presence for the Tigers whenever she is on the floor. Her elite shooting ability has also come in handy, and she will need to bring her A-game this coming weekend. If the opening round was a sign of what’s to come, Thompson and the Tigers will be in great shape as she knocked down five 3-pointers on her way to 21 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals.
Hadley Foster
Hadley Foster
Regis, ranked #3, is a team with quite a lot of depth, and Hadley Foster is one of the players that they will need to have a big weekend in Pendleton. The sophomore is already asserting herself as an incredible well-rounded player, serving as one of the top scorers and rebounders for the Rams, while having big nights in assists and steals as well. She is coming off of a big-time first-round game in which she had 11 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist, and 1 block in the win over Heppner. She will be one to watch as the blossoming star only appears to be getting better and better with each game.
Mylie Lempea
Mylie Lempea
Another talented sophomore to know, Mylie Lempea and fourth-ranked Knappa are playing hungry, coming off a first-round win against a very good Monroe team, the team that knocked them out in the same round a season ago. Lempea led the team in rebounding for the game with 9 big rebounds. Lempea has also frequently been the leading scorer for her team in her two seasons, while also coming up with huge clutch plays to win games for the Loggers with her ability to shoot the rock. In a single week of games this season, Lempea had 45 points, 20 assists, 19 steals, and 16 rebounds.
Hailee Knight
Hailee Knight
Senior Hailee Knight is one of the key players that has brought so much success in the Nestucca program over the past few seasons. Coming in with an incredible 23-3 record and the #5-seed, the Bobcats know how to win. A starter all four years, Knight has been one of the leading scorers for her team over the past few years, as she earned honorable mention all-state a season ago. She helped lead the Bobcats to their second consecutive undefeated league season, leading her team with 14 points in the final game against Mannahouse Academy. Nestucca will need big things out of Knight next weekend as they chase a trophy in Pendleton.