Class 1A top 10 pre-season player of the year watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 1A is wide open next season with Nooksack graduating their two-time defending champion 2024 players. Wapato and Kings look to be the early favorites. Cashmere and Lynden Christian are not far behind. There is no clear favorite as we have seen the past few years or more with Lynden Christian prior to Nooksack. Here are the top 10 players in class A. In no particular order.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='579811' first='Nevaeh' last='Parrish'] - Third year starting point guard is a big reason Wapato is a pre-season favorite in class 2A. Ranked #20 in the class of 2026.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='659456' first='Trinity' last='Wheeler'] - A scorer who attacks the defense and knocks down threes. Has had some big games in the post-season and can get hot in a hurry.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='584240' first='Ella' last='Fritts'] - 1st team all Northwest conference selection last season stepped up her offensive production while [player_tooltip player_id='580777' first='Grace' last='Hintz'] was recovering from injury. She will be counted on to do the same this season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='585032' first='Kaleo' last='Anderson'] - Top player in class 1A is a blue chip prospect. There is nothing she doesn't do well. The sky is the limit with potential to build on already elite skills.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='588440' first='Maddy' last='Jewitt'] - Already surpassed the 1,000 point career scoring mark last January. Talented scorer inside and out. Tough at getting to the basket and scoring in the lane.With the addition of [player_tooltip player_id='766477' first='Ellie' last='Bost'], Naches has two highly skilled offensive players. Team that should be on the move come playoff time.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Ellie Bessonette</strong> - Top returning player for Cashmere team that has been a state tournament regular the last couple seasons. 12.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game last season helping the Bulldogs to 5th place finish.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='663665' first='Aaliyah' last='Martin'] - Point guard for Annie Wright. Maybe flying under the radar but not for long with the skill-set she displays. A player to watch with potential to have a huge season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='587412' first='Evanjillie' last='Dalan'] - Leading returning scorer is a double double threat every night for Montesano team tha </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='766477' first='Ellie' last='Bost'] - A high scoring guard who averaged 16.5 points per game last season. MVP of All Star classic game in Yakima this summer. Always a threat from long distance and can get points in a hurry. Transfer from LaSalle in Yakima.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Bailey Anderson</strong> - High scoring guard set school record sophomore year with 45 points. Topped 1,000 career points during the district tournament last season. Shows up in other areas recording some double double games. Led Eatonville to state tournament appearance in 2023-24.<br><br>My pick - By the numbers - [player_tooltip player_id='585032' first='Kaleo' last='Anderson'] <br><br>Best player - [player_tooltip player_id='585032' first='Kaleo' last='Anderson'] </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list -->