Top 10 class 2B pre-season player of the year watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 2B is headlined by University of Washington commit and top prospect [player_tooltip player_id='366890' first='Brynn' last='McGaughy']. The rest of 2B is loaded with experienced players who look to get their teams to Spokane next season. Several have already led their team to trophies, including one more state title winning guard from last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='366890' first='Brynn' last='McGaughy'] - UW signee is top recruit in the state of WA. Led Colfax to state title in 2022-23 season before battling injuries last season and returning to help the Bulldogs to state tournament.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='589901' first='Karsyn' last='Freeman'] - Central 2B MVP is an athletic guard who put up over 23 points a game last two seasons. Helped pre-season favorite Adna to 5th place finish at 2B tournament.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='584205' first='Angelica' last='Askey'] - Point guard is two time Central 2B 1st team selection. Quick and skilled guard can hit the three and create off the dribble. Has helped lead experienced Rainer team to state tournament last two seasons.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051263' first='Pepper' last='Boesel']</strong> - Led Brewster to 4th place finish at state tournament. Averaged 18 points to lead team in scoring her freshman season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='587257' first='Zoe' last='Galbreath'] - Scoring machine for LRS had a couple 40 point games last season. 1st team all Northeast 2B North.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='590244' first='Ella' last='Johnson'] - Northeast 2B North MVP. Combo guard scores inside and out with good length. In the gym shooting range beyond the NBA line.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='584299' first='Hayden' last='Kaut'] - Leading scorer for Napavine hit the game winning shot in the state championship game to give the Tigers first ever 2B state title. Big time shooter with length and skill to score from all levels.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Esmeralda Sanchez - Leading scorer helped Mabton to 6th place finish a year ago. Had 25 points in a victory over Colfax in loser out game to send her team to the trophy round.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Gracie Glondo</strong> - The 2026 guard averaged 14.8 points and 5.9 rebounds for a Cle Elum team that also has the #9 ranked 2027 player [player_tooltip player_id='794710' first='Nellie' last='Nicholls']. A team looking to make the next jump in the 2024-25 season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='586269' first='Taylee' last='Phelps'] - Top player for Freeman who moves down from class 1A and returns every player from last season. Another team to watch in what should be a highly competitive 2B post-season. Phelps put up a team high 19.9 points a game last season.<br><br>My pick - By the numbers [player_tooltip player_id='366890' first='Brynn' last='McGaughy'] [player_tooltip player_id='584299' first='Hayden' last='Kaut'] [player_tooltip player_id='589901' first='Karsyn' last='Freeman'] <br><br>Best player - [player_tooltip player_id='366890' first='Brynn' last='McGaughy'] [player_tooltip player_id='584299' first='Hayden' last='Kuaut [player_tooltip player_id='589901' first='Karsyn' last='Freeman'] [player_tooltip player_id='584299' first='Hayden' last='Kaut']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list -->