1B-4A – Title teams not going anywhere
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Each state champion from Class 1B to 4A has a good chance of finding themselves in familiar territory again next year. All of these teams won a state title with the exception of Camas who was in the title game.…
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Continue ReadingEach state champion from Class 1B to 4A has a good chance of finding themselves in familiar territory again next year. All of these teams won a state title with the exception of Camas who was in the title game. Here’s why the can all repeat or three peat.
4A- Camas
Yes, they finished 2nd this year but make no mistake, they will be the favorite going into next season. They return their whole rotation from this season. That rotation had arguably the most talented team in the state. They ended up placing 2nd at the state tournament and will have a chip on their shoulders next season. They should be a nationally ranked team next season. Keirra Thompson Keirra Thompson 5'6" | PG Camas | 2025 State WA returns as the point guard. She and wing/post player Addison Harris Addison Harris 6'1" | PF Camas | 2024 State WA are on the national radar. Riley Sanz Riley Sanz 5'8" | CG Camas | 2024 State WA had a breakout season and showed her ability to score the ball. It doesn’t stop there, Reagan Jamison Reagan Jamison 6'1" | SF Camas | 2024 State WA is a versatile player with great length and talent. Sophie Buzzard Sophie Buzzard 5'9" | SG Camas | 2025 State WA is a great shooter who can score. Kendall Mairs Kendall Mairs 6'0" | CG Camas | 2025 State WA provides more length and versatility, with a defensive mindset.
3A – Garfield
We will be looking at a possible three peat in 3A. Katie Fiso Katie Fiso 5'10" | PG Garfield | 2024 State WA is at the top of the list for college recruitment. She is a 5 star guard who can do it all. Sarah Lessig Sarah Lessig 6'3" | SF Garfield | 2025 State WA brings back a unique combo of size and skill. Jayda Lewis Jayda Lewis 5'8" | SG Garfield | 2025 State WA was 2nd team all state tournament and gives Garfield one of the best backcourt combos in the state.
2A – Ellensburg
The winning streak they are on is impressive, not losing a game in two years. They will miss some big pieces. Olivia Anderson Olivia Anderson 6'6" | PF Ellensburg | 2023 State #37 Nation WA has been a dominant force during their two title run as well as Rylee Leishman Rylee Leishman 5'7" | CG Ellensburg | 2023 State WA in the backcourt. Still, there is enough coming back, led by point guard Jamison Philip Jamison Philip 5'8" | PG Ellensburg | 2025 State WA . She is one of the top guards in 2A. Brooke Ravet Brooke Ravet 5'10" | SF Ellensburg | 2024 WA had a nice state tournament. Alana Marrs Alana Marrs 6'4" | C Ellensburg | 2025 State WA will be back to provide size and length. Three peat?
1A -, Nooksack
Nooksack has the number one ranked player in the Class of 2024,in Lainey Kimball Lainey Kimball SF Nooksack | 2024 State WA and Tana Hoekema Tana Hoekema 5'10" | SF Nooksack Valley | 2024 State WA return as starters who played well in the post season and gives Nooksack toughness and size inside and out. Hoekema had a double double in the quarterfinals and grabbed 9 rebounds in each of her other two games in Yakima. Kailey Anderson went 4-7 from three in the quarterfinals off the bench. Nooksack will be back in the tournament next season looking for a very possible repeat championship.
Class 2B – Colfax
State tournament MVP Brynn McGaughy Brynn McGaughy 6'2" | SF Colfax | 2025 State WA returns as one of the best prospects in the state regardless of classification. She was impressive, showing her versatility as a talented scorer inside and out. Her ability to rebound is a sight to see in itself. Hailey Demler Hailey Demler 5'11" | SF Colfax Highschool | 2024 WA had a huge state tournament. She made 1st team all tournament and is just a sophomore. There were only three seniors on the roster and they have the best player in 2B.
Class 1B – Neah Bay
There were only two Seniors on the roster. The loss of tournament MVP Allie Green Allie Green 5'7" | CG Neah Bay | 2023 WA will be felt. Amber Swan will lead next year’s addition in search of back to back titles.