Potential MVP Candidates: Northwest Conference

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season is coming up very soon and it's never too late for some MVP predictions. Here I will start with the NWC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='676258' first='Finley' last='Parcher']</em></strong> - 2027 - Lynden HS - <em>Stats last season: 21.7ppg/7rpg/2apg/3spg </em>- Finley was named the MVP of the conference last year as a sophomore, being the only player to average over 20 a game in the entire conference. She has only continued to get better on the court so another MVP season averaging 20+ a night is very possible. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='584239' first='Payton' last='Mills'] </em></strong>- 2026 - Lynden HS - <em>Stats last season: 15ppg/9rpg</em> - Payton likely would have been the MVP of the conference last season if her teammate didn't take the title. Mills is strong down low, being a force on the boards and has the ability to step out and knock down deep shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='584240' first='Ella' last='Fritts']</em></strong> - 2026 - Lynden Christian HS - <em>Stats last season: 11.5ppg/4.1rpg/3apg </em>- Ella has stepped up big for the Lyncs the last couple years with some key players getting injured. Fritts has a great offensive game, being able to score from all 3 levels and break down defenders nicely with her dribble. She will continue to lead the Lyncs and will have a fantastic season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1192035' first='Grace' last='DeHoog'] </strong></em>- 2026 - Nooksack Valley HS - <em>Stats last season: 14ppg/12.9rpg </em>- Grace is a player who dominates in the paint. She out-rebounds almost everyone in the conference, being able to stay sturdy and use her body to her advantage. She has a soft touch around the rim and excellent footwork in the paint. DeHoog could average up to 20ppg and 15rpg every game next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1259629' first='Rebeca' last='Soares'] </em></strong>- 2027 - Mount Baker HS - <em>Stats last season: 16ppg/12rpg</em> - Rebeca transferred in to Mount Baker before last season and has many big, dominate games out there. She had a few 20 points and 20 rebound games, staying active and ready at all times. She is athletic and always boxes out, sealing defenders nicely to grab the board or get an easy bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='586311' first='Jillea' last='Fox']</em></strong> - 2026 - Ferndale HS - <em>Stats last season: 14ppg/9rpg </em>- Jillea is a player who does it all on the court. She can defend multiple positions and is able to make an impact on the court in both ends. Fox scores the ball from all 3 levels nicely and can be a player who could average 18+ every night while grabbing 10+ rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Sleeper to watch:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='1052912' first='Anaya' last='Saldivar-Slater']</em> (Mount Vernon - 12ppg/7.8rpg)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->