Oregon 2026 New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1223958' first='Alixe' last='Carns'], [player_tooltip player_id='1311144' first='Natalie' last='Romig'], [player_tooltip player_id='1311146' first='Theodotia' last='Bradford'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1311540' first='Bella' last='Valladares'] are new to the class of 2026 rankings this September. Whether returning to the list, ranked for the first time, or added to the watch list, these upperclassmen put in the work over the summer to have productive senior seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1223958"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1312107,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68bb48b6aba68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Five-foot-7 combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1223958' first='Alixe' last='Carns'] is a high-IQ facilitator and “do-everything” player who consistently produced across the board for Oregon Overtime over the summer. She led the club team in assists and earned an offer from Lewis &amp; Clark in late July. Carns is the kind of player who is hard to take off the court. She gets back on defense, she rebounds, she slashes, she drives, she finishes through contact. Carns leads by her actions and is a valuable utility player who can plug in wherever needed, whether running the offense or defending the mismatch disadvantage. She is a creative playmaker who finds the open teammate no one else sees. She's also finding her shot from the pull-up midrange to the catch-and-shoot three. She put in competitive reps this summer to improve her on-ball guard defense. Carns should be a top contributor at the 2 or 3 for Oregon City her senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311144"],"_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-68bb48b6abad7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Five-foot-5 shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1311144' first='Natalie' last='Romig'] is an absolute knock-down shooter who thrives at the 2. Romig aggressively penetrates on the bounce and creates for her teammates with the dish or the kick-out. She's a quick on-ball defender who knows her assignment. Romig finished her junior season strong at Sherwood and put in competitive reps this summer with [program_tooltip program_id='713147' first='Oregon' last='Elite']. She is dialed in to have a solid senior year as a perimeter shooter at Sherwood, a contender for the Pacific Conference title this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311146"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1312108,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68bb48b6abb77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Six-foot forward/guard [player_tooltip player_id='1311146' first='Theodotia' last='Bradford'] is a versatile player with good size, strong hands, and balanced footwork. She's a hidden gem who expanded her game over the summer with Oregon Overtime. Bradford can play inside and out on both ends, and the combination of her size and speed can make her a mismatch advantage. That and her ability to pick and pop draws an extra defender. She took on a new role of handling the ball and creating on the perimeter. She extended her shooting ability beyond the arc. She's increasing her physicality with her back to the basket and learning to absorb contact on the take. In her senior season at Central Catholic, Bradford could be the go-to option for easy buckets around the rim. Her slashing ability should produce offensive rebounds and second-chance points. If she continues to embrace this new level of physicality, Bradford could make a statement in the blocks column.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311540"],"_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-68bb48b6abbd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Five-foot-7 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1311540' first='Bella' last='Valladares'] has good handles and vision, pushes the pace, runs the court, attacks the basket, and can hit the catch-and-shoot three. She has great off-ball instincts and good hands on defense, and she doesn't waste time in transition. Valladares is quick down court on the bounce, can navigate traffic, find the lane, and finish controlled at the rim after the pick-six. She boxes out, works hard for defensive rebounds, and quickly finds the outlet. Valladares ran with [program_tooltip program_id='713147' first='Oregon' last='Elite'] over the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->