Pre-Season Predictions: Top Teams in 4A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school school year is set to begin in a few weeks, which means the basketball season is on the way! Here are a handful of 4A teams to keep an eye on for the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camas HS:</strong> 2024 State Champion - Camas has big time players coming back and will be led by stars [player_tooltip player_id='317648' first='Keirra' last='Thompson'] and Sophia Buzzard. They both play so well on both ends of the court and can easily put the ball in the bucket. [player_tooltip player_id='589887' first='Kendall' last='Mairs'] is another upperclassman who will dominate next season. [player_tooltip player_id='751209' first='Eliana' last='Gibson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='751219' first='Lauren' last='Hood'] are underclassman to watch for the squad. Brianna Forbess and [player_tooltip player_id='1051359' first='Lila' last='McCarthy'] are other names to know/watch out for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gonzaga Prep</strong>: 2024 State Runner-Up - Everyone knows [player_tooltip player_id='748943' first='Aylah' last='Cornwall'], who is not only a top player in her entire class but is one of the top ones in the state. She averaged almost 20 points per game during their state tournament run, almost leading the team all the way. They lost some key seniors last year but will have [player_tooltip player_id='1048833' first='Mackenzie' last='Prince'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1051355' first='Quinn' last='Pederson'] returning, both of whom played a big role on the team last year. Gonzaga Prep shouldn't miss a step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sumner HS</strong>: Lost in semi-finals in 2024 - [player_tooltip player_id='318805' first='Olivia' last='Collins'] is a special talent, being the main option for the squad and only entering her junior year. She attacks the ball so well with both hands and can score from all 3 levels. [player_tooltip player_id='753673' first='Kessa' last='Nohr'] has been dominating this summer, showing improvements in her game and being more well rounded. [player_tooltip player_id='676260' first='Kawehi' last='Borden'] is a post player who has gotten stronger and more polished in the paint and is poised for a huge season for Sumner. Adrianna Copeland and [player_tooltip player_id='928024' first='Madison' last='Hughes'] are some other players to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davis HS</strong>: Lost in semi-finals in 2024 - Cheyanne Hull took over last year as a freshman and especially dominated at the state tournament. She averaged about 17 points per game during their run last year as the 8 seed. She has great size and length, standing at 6'0" and knows the game very well. [player_tooltip player_id='677261' first='Averie' last='Brandt'] is a star on the court too, being an elite shooter and amazing facilitator of the offense. [player_tooltip player_id='928114' first='Isa' last='Garcia'] was a starter as a freshman last year too and will again be a key player for the team. She absorbs contact well, getting to the free throw line easily for her team. [player_tooltip player_id='1051341' first='Paige' last='Gasseling'] is another player who was a freshman last year for Davis, being a key player off the bench.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bothell HS</strong>: Lost in quarter-finals in 2024 - A lot of people think Bothell won't be a top team in the state next year due to many seniors graduating but, I think they won't miss a step. [player_tooltip player_id='502381' first='Kayleah' last='Hawkins'] will be back and fully healthy and will be ready to dominate her junior year. [player_tooltip player_id='663652' first='Charlotte' last='Lipkin'] will be back for the team and she displayed great abilities to score the ball at all three levels and has a stellar deep shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tahoma HS</strong>: Lost in quarter-finals in 2024 - This Tahoma team is going to be a top one in the entire class. They were very young last year and their squad will mostly be returning and everyone has improved. [player_tooltip player_id='941896' first='Gracyn' last='Meyer'] is a dynamic guard who scores from all 3 levels smoothly, defending at a high level too. [player_tooltip player_id='759438' first='Bailey' last='Nettleton'] is a lights out shooter and has impress IQ on the court with the ball in her hands. [player_tooltip player_id='928031' first='Rylee' last='Jacox'] is another name on the squad who can score from all 3 levels and knows the game well too, her deep shot has been improving steadily. Watch out for incoming freshman Logan Girias too, she will be a top 2028 player in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->