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<p>With the state tournament rolling by quickly and certain players really standing out, here's a look at some top performances in the quarterfinals.</p>
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<p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='676260' first='Kawehi' last='Borden'] - 2027 - Sumner</strong></em></p>
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<p>Borden is a top player in the 2027 class and really shows it in big situations. She has continued to get better and become more well rounded, having a complete offensive game. Her fadeaway from the post is a tough shot to defend. She dropped 27 points (12/18FG) and pulled down 9 rebounds in their upset win over #2 seed Union, 58-53. </p>
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<p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='317132' first='Brooklynn' last='Haywood'] - 2026 - Union</strong></em></p>
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<p>Haywood has had a spectacular high school career, having 2952 career points which is the 4A state record and 2nd most ever by a player in the state. She gave it her all this season but fell short in the quarterfinals. She dropped 32 points (10/23FG / 9/11FT) and had 4 steals in the loss to Sumner. </p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='580531' first='Jazlyn' last='Wilkerson'] - 2026 - Woodinville</em></strong></p>
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<p>Jazlyn is a tough player to guard as she is a tall guard who has a great first step and a smooth mid-range game. She scored 21 points (7/10FT) and pulled down 10 rebounds.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='676259' first='Julia' last='Benthin'] - 2027 - Lake Washington</em></strong></p>
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<p>Julia is an all around player who makes big plays and stays consistent on the court. She is a three level scorer who does a great job at handling ball pressure. She dropped 21 points (6/12FG), pulled down 10 rebounds, and had 4 steals in a 55-50 win over Woodinville.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='928114' first='Isa' last='Garcia'] - 2027 - Davis</em></strong></p>
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<p>Isa has been fantastic for Davis this season, helping step up when they had some injuries early in the season. She's a great point guard who plays with poise and patience. She had 24 points (10/20FG / 4/9 3pt), had 7 rebounds, and 3 steals in a 76-56 win over Lake Stevens.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='827947' first='Cheyenne' last='Hull'] - 2027 - Davis</em></strong></p>
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<p>Hull is arguably the best player in the entire state, regardless of classification. She had a little bit of an off day shooting the ball (6/20FG) but still had 22 points (9/10FT) and pulled down a massive 18 rebounds. She also dished out 7 assists to help her teammates get easy shots. She's a difference maker in every aspect of the game. Davis could three-peat next season. </p>
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<p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1322005' first='Noelani' last='Tupua'] - 2027 - Lake Stevens</strong></em></p>
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<p>Noelani has been fantastic this season for Lake Stevens, stepping up huge all season long for her team. She shoots the ball at a high percentage, knowing which shots to take and not to take. She dropped 21 points (10/15FG) and had 8 rebounds with 4 blocks against Davis.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='985980' first='Jayden' last='Fitzgerald'] - 2028 - Kennedy Catholic</em></strong></p>
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<p>Jayden stepped up huge for the 11 seed Kennedy Catholic, having big games and making big shots. She plays with intensity and handles the ball smoothly, having great handles and fantastic court vision. She had 32 points (11/23FG / 8/11FT) and 4 steals in a 65-52 win over Gonzaga Prep.</p>
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<p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928120' first='Bella' last='Standish'] - 2027 - Ellensburg</strong></em></p>
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<p>Bella is a smooth guard who plays with high energy and knows how to get buckets with ease. She always makes the right play and impacts the game in a positive way. She dropped 24 points (8/17FG / 4/8 3pt), pulled down 10 rebounds, and had 4 steals in a win 57-48 win over Selah.</p>
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<p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928852' first='Herbie' last='Wright'] - 2027 - Prosser</strong></em></p>
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<p>Herbie is a three level scorer who has really grown her game consistently over the past few years. She's hard to guard and can play inside or outside just as effectively. She had 23 points (9/17FG) and had 6 rebounds in a 78-41 win over Archbishop-Murphy. </p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='580527' first='Sienna' last='Capelli'] - 2026 - Snohomish</em></strong> </p>
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<p>Sienna really put her team on her back during this season when it was needed. She stepped up HUGE against Stanwood in the quarterfinals, scoring 30 points (13/24FG) and had 10 rebounds in their 41-36 win to advance.</p>
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<p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259636' first='Graycie' last='Kast'] - 2027 - Royal</strong></em></p>
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<p>Graycie is a smooth guard who brings high intensity and a high IQ to the court when she is out there. She is a great leader and knows how to get buckets. She had 21 points (6/15FG / 8/9FT) & 10 rebounds in their 51-42 win over Bellevue Christian.</p>
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<p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='585032' first='Kaleo' last='Anderson'] - 2026 - Kings</strong></em></p>
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<p>Kaleo is a top player in the state and has been for a few years. She is consistently able to break down defenders and knock down big shots from anywhere on the court. She dropped 25 points (10/19FG), had 13 rebounds, and 5 steals in their win over Seton Catholic. </p>
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<p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='584240' first='Ella' last='Fritts'] - 2026 - Lynden Christian</strong></em></p>
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<p>Ella is a fantastic all around player for the Lyncs the past few seasons. She's a big reason for their teams success over the past few seasons and is ready to thrive at Biola. She scored 20 points (3/13FG / 14/18FT) and 12 rebounds in their big 66-59 double OT win over Annie Wright.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='751223' first='Makenna' last='Klitzke'] - 2027 - Zillah</em></strong></p>
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<p>Makenna has already shown in the past that she steps up big in big time games. She shoots at a high percentage and knows how to smoothly get buckets from every level. She scored 20 points (7/10FG) and had 10 rebounds in their win over Lakeside, 60-24.</p>
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With the state tournament rolling by quickly and certain players really standing out, here's a look at some top performances in the quarterfinals.
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