5A High School June Ball Spotlight

Taking a look at the 5A level, there is a lot of impressive young talent returning next season. Here are five new names from five of the most exciting teams heading into next year.    One of the top point guards in the state, [player_tooltip player_id='917861' first='Azlynn' last='Ure'] will be returning after earning second team all-Intermountain Conference. Ure is a crafty defender with excellent hands who creates at least 4 or 5 steals for her team in just about every game. She is a pass-first point guard who is constantly using her impressive court vision to find her teammates, but isn't afraid to step up and hit a big shot from outside when she needs to. After finishing fifth in state last season, Redmond will be a huge threat as they are also returning 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='833532' first='Dylan' last='Cheney'] (first team all-Intermountain), 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='842741' first='Mylaena' last='Norton'] (first team all-Intermountain), and 2025 Aspen Morris (honorable mention all-Intermountain).     Coming off a sophomore season that saw her play major minutes and make a big impact for the RedHawks, [player_tooltip player_id='921633' first='Phara' last='Dickson'] will be a key player for a South Albany team that may be a favorite to win a state title next season. Dickson is an elite athlete -- she has won all three sprint state titles (100m, 200m, and 400m) in both of her first two years of high school -- and she carries this athleticism over to the basketball floor where she does whatever is asked of her from playing great defense to pulling down rebounds and finding ways to score. Dickson is apart of mega-talented sophomore class that includes [player_tooltip player_id='832587' first='Taylor' last='Donaldson'] (first team all-conference), [player_tooltip player_id='832595' first='Kaylee' last='Cordle'] (first team all-conference), and [player_tooltip player_id='832637' first='Maddie' last='Angel'] (second team all-conference).     2025 [player_tooltip player_id='985147' first='Jadyn' last='Kipe'] has been a key factor in Wilsonville's success over the past few years and she will continue to be a major piece of the puzzle in her senior season. She is a consistent force for the Wildcats, often playing some of the most minutes per game due to her steadying presence on the floor. She is a spark-plug on the defensive end in particular where she puts up big steals numbers every single game. After a run in the state tournament last season, Wilsonville returns the majority of their roster, including 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='502353' first='Gabriella' last='Moultrie'] (the reigning conference player of the year), 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='342771' first='Payton' last='Ratcliffe'] (first team all-conference), and 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='344154' first='Audrey' last='Counts'] (first team all-conference).     An honorable mention all-Midwestern League selection last season, [player_tooltip player_id='985149' first='Alexa' last='Gugliotta'] heads into her senior season on a talented Crater team that lost in the state championship by only one point in overtime. Gugliotta is a jack-of-all-trades type of player who can do anything that is asked of her and produces in all ways, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, and she is a particularly gifted shot blocker. Gugliotta and the Comets are a likely favorite for the 5A title next season as she is joined by returners 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='346369' first='Sage' last='Winslow'] (Midwestern League player of the year), 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='842693' first='Lydia' last='Traore'] (first team all-Midwestern), and 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='318802' first='Addison' last='Dippel'] (first team all-Midwestern).     Although Hillsboro finished middle of the pack in the Northwest Oregon Conference and just missed out on the playoffs, they have some serious potential for next season with the talent they have returning, including [player_tooltip player_id='985151' first='Braxtyn' last='Ellsworth']. Ellsworth is incredibly strong in the post and an absolute force in the boards, putting up double-doubles in a lot of games for the Spartans. She is also a talented defender with great hands and can play 1-5 with her ability to handle the ball in the open floor. Games like her 13 points, 15 boards, 4 assists, and 4 steals against Hood River Valley last season are typical for her. She will be joined next year by 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='832597' first='Kiara' last='Green'] (first team all-conference) and 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='839062' first='Amaya' last='Johnson'] (honorable mention all-conference).

Taking a look at the 5A level, there is a lot of impressive young talent returning next season. Here are five new names from five of the most exciting teams heading into next year.