Chloe Kushchnick was a spark off the bench for Silverton, combining for 18 points and 12 rebounds in two 5A state tournament games. The freshman is a good shooter, handler, and defender and provided ball security for the Foxes. No. 8 Silverton fell to No. 4 Crater in a consolation semifinal on Friday. Kuschnick scored a team-high 13 points, consistently beating the perimeter defender and scoring downhill. In her sophomore season, Kuschnick averaged 9 points, shot 39% from three-point range, and received an honorable mention in the Mid-Willamette Conference.

Five-foot-9 shooting guard Chloe Kuschnick Chloe Kuschnick 5'9" | SG Silverton | 2029 State OR was consistent from behind the arc at the 3×3 Hoop League on Day 1. Kuschnick has good handles and a nice shot. She forced defenders to close out. She made strong drives from the perimeter to the rim and finished through contact and the foul. She made no-look kickouts. She played solid on-ball defense and blocked a perimeter shot against an opponent with a quick release. Kuschnick’s ability to be a capable two-way player in the varsity division indicates that she could make an instant impact for Silverton as a freshman.