2025-26 Players to Watch: South Central Athletics Conference

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751223"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf0190d9cae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A First Team All-League selection and a 1,000-point scorer, [player_tooltip player_id='751223' first='Makenna' last='Klitzke'] has established herself as one of the most versatile players in the region. She delivered 21 points in the District Title game and followed that with a stellar 24-point, 12-rebound performance against King's in the State Tournament. Klitzke thrives in the pick-and-roll, reads the floor with patience, and impacts games even when she doesn't have the ball in her hands. Her instincts on the glass and her selfless style make her invaluable to Zillah's success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lucinda Weaver","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"College Place","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf0190e0dbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Second Team All-League guard, Weaver is the engine that powers College Place. A crafty point guard with a deep arsenal of moves, she can finish with either hand in traffic and thrives in transition. Her vision and unselfish passing make her a constant threat to set up teammates, while her defensive intensity—willingly taking charges and sprinting back in transition—sets the tone for her squad. Weaver's ability to balance scoring with playmaking has made her one of the most complete guards in the area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897855"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf0190e0fcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Also earning Second Team All-League honors, [player_tooltip player_id='897855' first='Angelina' last='Buck'] is the definition of a high-IQ floor general. She combines efficient ball-handling with sharpshooting ability and knows how to dissect defenses using pump fakes, pass fakes, and crafty finishes. Buck is particularly effective at feeding the post, creating easy looks for her teammates while still being a capable scorer herself. Her ability to keep defenses guessing and her calm decision-making make her one of Zillah's most reliable leaders on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1262986"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf0190e1166"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As just a freshman last season, Bobb already earned Honorable Mention All-League, and she's only getting better. A dynamic guard with the ability to score in multiple ways, Bobb already has state tournament experience under her belt. Her maturity and competitiveness shine through in every game, making her one of the most exciting young players to watch in the years ahead. She competes beyond her age and has the tools to become a premier player in the league.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1151409"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf0190e12d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Few freshmen make the immediate impact that [player_tooltip player_id='1151409' first='Bella' last='Valadez'] did. A Second Team All-League selection, Valadez showed she can shine on the big stage, scoring 22 points in the District Title game and dropping an eye-popping 36 points—including six three-pointers—against Wapato. Known as a knockdown shooter, she can score off the dribble or catch-and-shoot, and she uses her shooting threat to open up driving lanes. With her ball-handling skills and ability to play through physical defense, Valadez has already proven she's a star in the making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->