The Oregonian/OregonLive examined the girls basketball teams in the Three Rivers League in great detail last week.
It’s time to examine each of the district’s top players in greater detail this winter.
Senior Morgan Hoover of Lake Oswego
Hoover gives the Lakers a great wrinkle. Coach Kaitlin Jackson describes Hoover as an athletic post/forward who can run the floor and finish at the rim. She is difficult to defend because of her length and speed, Jackson continued. Last season, she received honorable mention for the entire league.
Lake Oswego senior Olivia Jordan
Jordan, a previous all-league honorable mention, is the Lakers’ glue player. With her superb ball handling and distribution, she starts the team’s offensive and engages everyone. She also possesses a rapid release from outside the arc, according to Jackson.
Junior Addie Sale of Lake Oswego
According to Jackson, Sale, a long guard who can defend anyone on the court, is the sister of former all-league first team player Annie Sale. She is skilled at rebounding and can create for both herself and other people.
Brooklyn Carlson, Lakeridge senior
Carlson contributes an aggressive, physical tone to the Pacers both a wing and post. “We anticipate a significant increase in output this year,” coach Jason Brown stated. She is capable of making a significant contribution to our team.
Lakeridge senior Caiden Levrets
The Pacers will rely on Levrets to keep the offense running smoothly because he adds a nice skill set to the guard position. According to Brown, she is a skilled shooter and communicator who can also help teammates.
Lakeridge junior Ashlyn Weiler
According to Brown, Weiler is the Pacers’ all-purpose glue player. She is our top rebounder and defender, and she really cuts to the rim. Weiler’s impressive sophomore campaign earned her a spot on the all-league second team.
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Senior Kaylee Wiese of Oregon City
For the 2024–25 season, the Pioneers lack varsity experience. In that sense, Wiese is a welcome returnee. The lone returning player that contributed significantly to the team’s play during the previous season is the point guard. Coach Tiffany Traver described Kaylee as a point guard who strives to improve both herself and her team and possesses exceptional leadership skills.
Tigard’s senior Ava Gregory
Anna Johnson, the head coach, expects the post Gregory to have a successful season. The senior is ready for more growth after making a good debut at the end of the previous year. Johnson anticipates that she will dominate defense and work the key.
Senior Jadyn Spadafora of Tigard
Last season, senior guard Spadafora was injured and saw little action on the floor. According to Johnson, Spadafora is bringing her drives in the lane with a vengeance this year.
Senior Jordyn Smith, Tualatin
Last season, Smith, a former Tigard transfer, took a while to get used to the Timberwolves system. After she did? The selection for the all-league first team was self-evident. Coach Wes Pappas described her as an aggressive scorer near the hoop and a dominating post presence who anchors our defense. Smith is one of the players on the shortlist for this season’s league player of the year.
Tualatin junior Alex Padilla
The Timberwolves benefit from Padilla’s well-balanced attacking style, but Pappas isn’t holding back when talking about her on the defensive end. He claimed that she might be the state’s top defensive player. She can pick you up full court and create a lot of trouble for opposition offenses. She is an outstanding shot blocker. By his sophomore year, Padilla was a wing for the first team that was all-league.
Junior Ries Miadich, Tualatin
Although Miadich had a strong first campaign, a season-ending broken wrist ended last year’s play. Pappas stated that Ries is an excellent team leader. She poses a serious danger from three and attacks the rim with great explosiveness. For a Timberwolves team hoping to win more than one league championship, having the guard back in the fold is crucial.
Maaya Lucas, Tualatin junior
According to Pappas, Lucas’s admittance has been outstanding and represents yet another member of the program’s bright and deep junior class. He said that she embodies Tualatin’s reputation for aggressive defense and can score from inside out. As a sophomore, the guard was named to the all-league honorable mention list.
Junior Reese Jordan of West Linn
Jordan was named to the All-League First Team as a sophomore after averaging 16.2 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game the previous season. According to coach Brooke Cates, Reese is a good rebounder for her height and a reliable scorer overall.
West Linn sophomore Kaylor Buse
Last season, Buse excelled as a freshman and fit right in with the high school game. The 5-foot-8 guard made the all-league first team after averaging 15.5 points, six rebounds, and three assists per game. According to Cates, Kaylor is a high-motor athlete who enjoys competing on both sides of the court. Buse and her youthful energy remain a symbol of the young Lions overall.
West Linn’s Ayla Arnold, junior
Arnold has put a lot of effort into becoming a well-rounded player, according to Cates. According to the coach, Ayla is long, athletic, a fantastic leaper, and she enjoys playing defense. Although Arnold considers herself a guard, her 5-foot-9 frame will be relied upon to protect opposition teams’ post players.
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