Top 10 class 3A player of the year watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Led by a couple of three time defending champions from Garfield class 3A is as loaded as any with prospects. Here are my top 10 players plus one. In no particular order.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id='388789' first='Soraya' last='Ogaldez'] - A top point guard in the state.Electric on the offensive end. She is a bucket with her quickness, scoring off the dribble, and improved three point shooting. One of most talented ball handling guards in all classes is excellent at creating her own shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='391867' first='Sarah' last='Lessig'] - Three state titles in three years for the athletic and long wing player with unique and talented skill set. A big prospect with high upside. On a short list of players with this length and talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> 3. [player_tooltip player_id='391868' first='Jayda' last='Lewis'] - Best returning scorer for three time defending champions. Tough guard can score on all levels is highly skilled downhill player. Three year starter and huge piece of those state title teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id='584286' first='Grace' last='Richardson'] - Plays with a toughness from the point guard position. Elite downhill player and relentless attacking the basket. Can score and distribute at a high level with great vision and quickness off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. [player_tooltip player_id='579809' first='Shayla' last='Cordis'] - Averaged over 26 points a game in each of her first two seasons. Quick off the dribble and explosive all-level scoring guard. Great speed in the open floor and highly adept at taking the ball away on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> 6. [player_tooltip player_id='586268' first='Syesha' last='Simanton'] - Another relentless attacking guard. Plays at a high speed and gets to the basket and free throw line regularly. Quickness and strength to score it in the paint and finish through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='591764' first='Willa' last='Chinn'] - Three year starter for state contender. Length on the perimeter and skilled in the mid-range game. High IQ player with great open floor skills and vision. Can play and guard multiple positions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='591770' first='Eden' last='Sander'] - High energy style of play translates to offensive end defensive end. Gets to the basket well and is a skilled finishing guard in the paint. Makes things happen and fills the stat sheet for Central Valley team that looks to make some noise moving down to class 3A this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='586247' first='Kimora' last='Ross'] - Highly skilled scoring guard who is great off the dribble. Explosive getting into the lane and creating shots. Can also score it from deep.1st team all 3A Greater St. Helens pick as a freshman and sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='589896' first='Izzy' last='Simmons'] - One of the best deep ball shooters in the state. Point guard with excellent ball skills and big-time scorer. Set school scoring record with a 40 piece last season. Point guard skills are elite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='499170' first='Dylyn' last='Dress'] - A top shooting guard in the state and Mid-Co 3A/4A leader in three point field goals made the last two seasons. Length on the perimeter and quick trigger. Prospect to watch as elite shooter and high IQ player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My pick - By the numbers - [player_tooltip player_id='388789' first='Soraya' last='Ogaldez'] [player_tooltip player_id='579809' first='Shayla' last='Cordis'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best player - [player_tooltip player_id='388789' first='Soraya' last='Ogaldez'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->