8 Players Performing at a High Level

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the holiday season over and holiday tournaments all wrapped up, teams are now beginning key league play games. Here are 8 players performing at a high level this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='925070' first='Brandi' last='Stanford'] - 2026 - River Ridge -</strong></em> Brandi is a pure point guard, being someone to watch and know how to get teammates involved so they can get easy buckets. She plays calm under pressure, knowing how to pick apart opposing teams and has the ability to score at will. She is excellent in the transition game too, playing with a high pace and forcing opponents to play at her speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='580528' first='Jacey' last='Boesel'] - 2026 - Deer Park - </strong></em>Jacey has been a big part of this Deer Park team, continuing to have double-doubles nightly. She fights hard for rebounds, working hard for the close ones in the paint and then hustles for the long rebound too. Boesel scores smoothly from all 3 levels, having the ability to score through traffic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138311' first='Grace' last='De Hoog'] - 2026 - Nooksack Valley - </strong></em>Grace continues to dominate the paint every single game. She has had multiple 20-20 games and knows how to use her body in the paint to get open. De Hoog knows how to get open, sealing opponents and being able to finish through traffic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='676261' first='Athena' last='LaBow'] - 2027 - Sammamish -</strong></em> Athena is a new transfer to Sammamish but has adjusted very well to her new team. She breaks down defenders using her dribble nicely and can attack down-hill to kick it out and find open teammates. She is excellent alongside [player_tooltip player_id='502396' first='Sophia' last='Eastman'], being a top duo. LaBow recently knocked down a huge three as time was winding down, to win the game over Eastlake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928158' first='Kyli' last='Meyer'] - 2027 - Ballard -</strong></em> Kyli is a rising prospect in the 2027 class and should start getting on coaches radars this season. She has been scoring the ball really well, even setting the scoring option for her school. She has the ability to score from all 3 levels and smoothly get open looks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='941183' first='Lily' last='Riechelson'] - 2028 - Glacier Peak - </strong></em>Lily has had multiple double-double performances, stepping up big for Glacier Peak. She is averaging 20+ points a night and has been scoring from all 3 levels. She plays off two feet in the paint, having a high IQ and patience with the ball in her hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1309320' first='Peyton' last='Riley'] - 2028 - Eastlake -</strong></em> She has stepped up big for Eastlake, being able to score the ball well and get teammates involved. She has a nice shot from beyond the arc, displaying a quick release when defenders are closing in. She gets down-hill at a high level too, staying under control in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1261279' first='Brooklynn' last='Murray'] - 2029 - Bellarmine Prep </em></strong>- Murray has been excellent during her freshman year season. She uses her body well to her advantage, staying strong and sturdy in the paint. She rebounds really well, being able to read the ball off the rim quickly and out-body defenders in the paint. She is very consistent this season too, always working hard and playing with energy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->