Top 12 Teams in 5A: Bend Debuts in Week 10

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5A field is more open than I expected as we enter the last four weeks of regular-season play. While Springfield remains ranked at No. 1 in the Top 12 for the third week in a row, there isn't a clear favorite to win the state title. Week 10 featured two upsets—<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/02/intermountain-conference-bend-upsets-summit-43-42/">unranked Bend snuck past a shorthanded No. 12 Summit in the fourth quarter,</a> and <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/02/mid-willamette-silverton-upsets-west-albany-63-53/">No. 7 Silverton's freshmen stepped up at No. 4 West Albany</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are my Top 12 in 5A going into Week 11:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Springfield (18-2, 7-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Springfield routed Churchill 76-19 and was stifled by 6A No. 2-ranked West Linn 27-57 in a nonleague road loss last week. The Millers go to Eagle Point on Friday in Week 11.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DUYVyJfgQNS/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DUYVyJfgQNS/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. South Albany (15-3, 9-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Albany picked up two dominant Mid-Willamette Conference wins, including a statement home win, 59-29, against ranked Crescent Valley. The Redhawks go to West Albany for an MWC showdown on Tuesday—the rivals are currently tied at the top of the league table. South Albany could move up with a decisive win against the Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Crater (16-4, 7-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crater routed Ashland 98-12 and dominated North Eugene 56-27. At the home game against the Grizzlies, senior [player_tooltip player_id='832611' first='Taylor' last='Young'] was recognized for surpassing 1000 points in less than two seasons as a Comet. The Oregon State commit is on pace to break 2000 points in her high school career before the end of the regular season. The Comets travel to Henley for a nonleague rematch on Wednesday. Crater defeated the Hornets 80-57 early in the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. West Albany (13-5, 9-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After defeating Crescent Valley 67-48 on the road, West Albany suffered an upset to Silverton, 63-53, at home. The Bulldogs host South Albany on Tuesday—they upset the RedHawks 40-34 in round 1 of the MWC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. Wilsonville (15-3, 10-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilsonville dominated Putnam 60-39 and routed Centennial 76-30, both on the road. The Wildcats host 6A Beaverton on Tuesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DUbSVnKkm0b/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DUbSVnKkm0b/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">6. Redmond (17-1, 6-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Redmond routed Mountain View at home and defeated Crook County 65-54 on the road—they dominated the Cowgirls 69-27 in December. The Panthers host Summit for round 2 on Tuesday after defeating the Storm 56-44 in league play earlier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DUcS52KkWwR/?img_index=1","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DUcS52KkWwR/?img_index=1 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">7. Silverton (13-6, 8-2)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Silverton dominated Dallas 63-27 and upset West Albany 63-53. The Foxes host Lebanon on Friday after narrowly defeating the Warriors 45-41 earlier in league play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">8. Lebanon (12-6, 4-3)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lebanon lost to Stayton 45-55 in a nonleague game and defeated Woodburn 60-39 in the MWC. The Warriors go to Silverton on Friday for a chance at payback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">9. Crook County (13-5, 4-2)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crook County defeated Ridgeview 57-46 and lost to Redmond 54-65. The Cowgirls go to Bend on Tuesday and Mountain View on Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">10. La Salle (13-5, 8-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>La Salle defeated Canby 54-43. The Falcons go to Hood River Valley on Monday and host Centennial on Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">11. Summit (11-7, 3-3)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After getting upset 42-43 by Bend (Summit's senior leader, [player_tooltip player_id='991261' first='Kalyn' last='Christ'], did not play), the Storm defeated Caldera 65-55. Summit goes to Redmond on Tuesday for round 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">12. Bend (13-6, 5-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bend overcame a fourth-quarter 12-point deficit to sneak past Summit in a 43-42 road win and defeated Mountain View 62-41 at home. After one round in the IMC, the Lava Bears stand in second place and are on pace to win an automatic bid to the playoffs. They host Crook County on Tuesday—they upset the Cowgirls 55-51 earlier in league play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Others Considered</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Crescent Valley (8-11, 4-6)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crescent Valley lost to West Albany 48-67 and South Albany 29-59. The Raiders go to Woodburn on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->