Who's leading the way for the 6A State Eight?

<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/DVm7vOGEfnV/ </div></figure>   <p>Eight teams — No. 9 West Salem, No. 1 Tualatin, No. 5 Sherwood, No. 4 South Medford, No. 11 Oregon City, No. 3 Benson, No. 10 Nelson, and No. 2 West Linn — punched their tickets to the Chiles Center on Saturday night. After two playoff games, here are eight players who led their teams to earn a spot in the 6A state tournament, plus a bonus player who deserves an honorable mention at the top:</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Although Southridge was eliminated in the Round of 16, [player_tooltip player_id='832605' first='Sara' last='Mangan'] led all scorers by more than double digits with a combined 56 points in two playoff games. In her last game, the senior set Oregon's all-time record for most three-pointers scored (362) in a high school career. Mangan netted a game-high 31 points in Southridge's round two loss against Nelson on Saturday. The 2x Metro League player of the year can create from anywhere on the court and has the quickest shot release in the state. Mangan will continue her basketball career at the University of Portland.</p>    <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/DVpJSh4D2Bi/?img_index=4 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Junior [player_tooltip player_id='832046' first='Love' last='Forde'] threw down two double-doubles in back-to-back playoff wins, including 18 points and 10 rebounds against No. 7 Southridge on Saturday night, to lead No. 10 Nelson to its first-ever state tournament. The power forward, named to the Mt. Hood Conference First Team, is efficient to the rim on the bounce and has a soft touch inside and out. The Hawks will battle No. 2 West Linn for the top matchup in the state quarterfinals on Thursday.</p>    <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/DVncSiMlERY/?img_index=1 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">San Diego State-commit [player_tooltip player_id='828956' first='Mayen' last='Akpan'] combined for 44 points in two playoff wins for South Medford. Akpan is a force inside and on the glass — she holds Oregon's state tournament record for offensive rebounds. The power forward led the Panthers with a double-double (20 points and 13 rebounds) against Mountainside in the Round of 16. No. 4 South Medford will meet No. 5 Sherwood in the state quarterfinals on Thursday.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='502352' first='Emma' last='Zuniga'] quieted the West Salem doubters (including me) on Saturday night after leading the No. 9 Titans over No. 8 Jesuit in the Round of 16. The Portland State commit is a two-way player and three-level scorer who combined for 37 points and 16 rebounds in two playoff games to lead the Titans to the state tournament, where they will meet No. 1 Tualatin on Thursday.</p>    <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/DVo9-mzAdme/?img_index=1 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">PIL Player of the Year [player_tooltip player_id='832599' first='Samarah' last='Massey'] combined for 37 points in two playoff wins for Benson. Massey, an unsigned D1-level prospect, boasts a strong frame, runs the floor, and is explosive on the bounce in the paint. The senior leader brings state tournament experience to the Astros, who will take on the Cinderella team, No. 11 Oregon City, in the quarterfinals on Thursday.</p>    <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/DVmZF3TknU8/ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Three-time Three Rivers League Defensive Player of the Year [player_tooltip player_id='832080' first='Kaylor' last='Buse'] delivered a triple-double (18 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) in West Linn's round one win over Jefferson. Buse is a two-way leader who creates for others. The junior led the way for the Lions, combining for 36 points in two playoff wins. No. 2 West Linn will meet No. 10 Nelson for a must-watch quarterfinals matchup at the Chiles Center on Thursday.</p>    <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/DVl18u0gieQ/ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1229051' first='Livie' last='Carns'] led No. 11 Oregon City in an upset against No. 6 South Salem in a Round of 16 thriller on Saturday night. Carns is the floor general for the Pioneers. She's poised on the bounce, knocks down threes, and has a quick first step to get downhill. The point guard, named to the Three Rivers League First Team, combined for 30 points in the Pioneers' two playoff wins. This year's Cinderella team will face No. 3 Benson in the quarterfinals.</p>    <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/DVnVXuqktaY/ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Reigning state champion [player_tooltip player_id='1013738' first='Love' last='Lei Best'] combined for 28 points and 12 steals in two playoff wins for No. 1 Tualatin. The sophomore is a sneaky defender, like Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo. Regarded by many as the top point guard in the state, Best consistently finds ways to lead Tualatin to victory in big games. The Timberwolves will meet No. 9 West Salem in the quarterfinals on Thursday. With teammate [player_tooltip player_id='502344' first='Alex' last='Padilla'] out due to injury, some are skeptical of Tualatin's chances in a potential semifinal matchup against South Medford on Friday.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Colorado School of Mines-commit [player_tooltip player_id='1223907' first='Tenley' last='Bozeman'] is having a stellar senior season for Sherwood. Bozeman is the program's all-time leading shot blocker. She can finish around the rim, rebound, and step outside to knock down threes. The forward dominated in matchups inside against Century and McMinnville, helping Sherwood go undefeated in league play and secure the Pacific Conference league title. Bozeman was named to the First Team All-Conference (I am surprised she was not named Pacific Conference Player of the Year). The senior leader combined for 23 points in two playoff games and led the Bowmen with 12 points, 12 rebounds, 4 steals, and 4 blocks against No. 12 Sheldon in a Round of 16 win. Sherwood punched their ticket to the Chiles Center, where they will take on No. 4 South Medford in the state quarterfinals on Thursday.</p>    <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/DVm9lEDFKFT/?img_index=1 </div></figure>