Tacoma Dome Takeover: Top 4A Creators

The 2025 WIAA 4A State Tournament wasn't just about scoring and rebounding—it was also about creating and playmaking. The best teams had guards and forwards who could distribute the ball, create opportunities, and set their teammates up for success. These five players led the tournament in total assists, proving that great basketball is just as much about making the right pass as it is about making the right shot. Stat totals are based on data from games played at the Tacoma Dome (Round of 12 thru the Championship).    [player_tooltip player_id='317648' first='Keirra' last='Thompson'] was the definition of a floor general, finishing the tournament with 18 total assists. She had a remarkable 11-assist game against Lake Stevens, showcasing her court vision and ability to break down defenses. Whether it was a pinpoint pass in transition or a perfectly timed dish in the half-court, Thompson orchestrated Camas' offense with precision. Her ability to create scoring opportunities for teammates made her one of the most impactful players in the tournament.     Glacier Peak's [player_tooltip player_id='585033' first='Zoey' last='Ritter'] was a facilitator first, scorer second, and it showed in her 14 total assists across multiple games. She excelled at making the right reads, whether it was a kick-out to an open shooter or a feed inside to her post players. Ritter's ability to keep the ball moving and find high-percentage shots for her teammates made Glacier Peak's offense flow smoothly.     [player_tooltip player_id='751219' first='Lauren' last='Hood'] wasn't just a scorer—she was also one of the best passers in the tournament, dishing out 12 total assists. Hood thrived in Camas' up-tempo offense, making quick decisions that led to easy baskets. She had a six-assist game against Auburn, constantly setting up teammates in transition and reading defenses to create open looks.     In addition to being one of the tournament's top scorers, [player_tooltip player_id='366745' first='Brynna' last='Pukis'] also finished with 12 assists, proving her versatility. Pukis wasn't just looking for her shot—she also found ways to keep her teammates involved. She had a five-assist performance against Woodinville, displaying her ability to break down defenses and create scoring opportunities for others.     [player_tooltip player_id='676260' first='Kawehi' last='Borden'] can clearly do it all. She was a top 5 performer in almost every possible category in this tournament. As a key distributor for Sumner, she racked up 11 assist. She often drew double-teams in the post and made the right passes to open teammates. Borden's ability to pass out of pressure situations gave Sumner extra scoring chances and kept defenses off balance.

The 2025 WIAA 4A State Tournament wasn't just about scoring and rebounding—it was also about creating and playmaking. The best teams had guards and forwards who could distribute the ball, create opportunities, and set their teammates up for success. These five players led the tournament in total assists, proving that great basketball is just as much about making the right pass as it is about making the right shot. Stat totals are based on data from games played at the Tacoma Dome (Round of 12 thru the Championship).