5A Preview: All-State First Team
Today we wrap-up our 5A preview with the preseason selections for our all-state first team. These selections are based on both predicted stats and team relevance, so expect the best players from the best teams in the classification. First Team…
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Continue ReadingToday we wrap-up our 5A preview with the preseason selections for our all-state first team. These selections are based on both predicted stats and team relevance, so expect the best players from the best teams in the classification.
First Team
David Gonzalez, Guard, Silverton
Gonzalez has played a fairly large scoring role for two seasons with the Foxes already, and with a chance to take full control of a young, talented roster, will put up some impressive numbers while contending for a title next season.
Silas Bennion, Guard, Churchill
The point man from our preseason championship favorite will facilitate a dangerous offense at a high level this fall, picking teams apart with great vision and elite scoring ability.
Brian Goracke, Forward, Churchill
Goracke scored at a very high level in 2018-19 for the runner-up Lancers, who return virtually every surrounding piece the 6-foot-5 senior had last season. Expect him to lead the top 5A team in scoring.
Keegan Shivers, Forward, Wilsonville
The stout big man will be a double-double threat every night for the title-contending Wildcats this winter, and with the departure of last season’s top two scorers, expect a significant step up offensively.
Nate Bittle, Center, Crater (POY)
The 6-foot-11 Bittle’s skillset is off the charts, as his stats should be this winter. With an insane wingspan and effective perimeter game, expect nothing but machine-esque production from the highly touted prospect.
Second Team: Jayden Vranes (G/Crater), Isaiah Wallace (G/Churchill), Gabe Reichle (G/Wilsonville), Cameron Parks (F/North Eugene), Jasper Reinalda (C/Corvallis)
Honorable Mentions: Kaelan O’Neil (F/Churchill), Luke Smith (F/Willamette), Trey Bryant (G/Thurston), Isaac Gabriel (G/Corvallis), Grant Dunn (F/Silverton), Dakota Sams (G/Pendleton), Ejim Akuma (G/Willamette), Cade Crist (F/Thurston)
Photo: Taylor Balkom