4A Greater St. Helens
BATTLE GROUND
Second-team all-league Daelon Floyd provides size to a roster that will be very guard-heavy. Floyd (6-3), Renato Mendoza (6-4) and junior Elijah Parker (6-3) are the lone players on the roster taller than 6-1.
CAMAS
The Papermakers lost some key contributors to graduation and all-league guard Jake Hansel to health issues. But Camas looks to compete for a playoff spot behind senior guards Tanner Fogle and Alex Glikbarg
HERITAGE
Junior point guard Josh Patton, senior posts LaTrell Johnson and Jander Cline lead an inexperienced Timberwolves squad that looks to be in the mix for a postseason berth in the competitive 4A GSHL
SkYVIEW
The Storm return three starters and seven players with significant experience, led by senior guard Taylor Harbertson and senior post Skyler Martin. Cole Grossman arrives from Battle Ground to add height and athleticism.
UNION
The Titans are the favorites with All-Region player of the year Cameron Cranston leading the way. Junior Kai Gamble will look to fill voids in the paint and open space up for guards Keithen Shepard, Tyler Combs, Zach Reznick.
3A Greater St. Helens
EVERGREEN
The Plainsmen make the move to the 3A GSHL with an experienced lineup that includes three-year varsity letter winners Payton Monda, John Hansberry and Dustin Nettles. Also, Brock Schoene arrives from Seton Catholic.
FORT VANCOUVER
The Trappers have three returning starters, led by second-team all-league picks Kyron Lowe-Ash and James Husband Jr. Senior Miracle Alford-Lewis also returns and junior Johnny Green arrived from Texas, making the Trappers a dangerous team.
HUDSON’S BAY
The Eagles bring back an experienced lineup led by senior point guard Quentin Raynor, senior post Jordan Hickman and junior guard Quadrese Teague. Coach Theo Mikaele believes the year of varsity experience last year will help the Eagles this season.
KELSO
The Hilanders bring back two sophomores who were all-league picks as freshmen Shaw Anderson and Riley Noah. The rest of the lineup is made up of juniors and seniors, giving Kelso an experience lineup.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Thunder are young, but talented and experienced. Darien Chase averaged 9 points and 9 rebounds as a freshman, and Alex Bailey averaged 11 points as a sophomore. Junior forward Alex Hegel gives the team balance on floor.
PRAIRIE
First-team all-league players Greg Bernash and Seth Hall return for their senior seasons. Dwayne Stewart and Matthew Kogler, both 6-7, provide size and sophomore Kam Osborn could be one of the top guards in the region, making the Falcons a favorite in the 3A GSHL.
2A Greater St. Helens
COLUMBIA RIVER
The Chieftains move to the 2A GSHL with a talented lineup led by 3A GSHL player of the year Spencer Long and all-league first teamer Jacob Hjort. Spencer Black was a leading rebounder and a second-team all-league pick.
HOCKINSON
Ry Paulsen, a second-team all-league pick last season, is one of four returning starters on roster that will include three freshmen this season. So look for the Hawks to improve as season progresses.
MARK MORRIS
The Monarchs’ run of 16 consecutive league titles will be challenged in a tough league this season. League MVP Will Burghardt returns as does the team’s leading 3-point shooter in junior forward Tyler Berger.
R.A. LONG
Senior guard Marcus Maryott, a first-team all-league selection last season, leads the way for the Lumberjacks. Center Keoni Mawae is another of six seniors on the R.A. Long roster.
RIDGEFIELD
The Spudders have a new coach in Jason Buffum, from Woodland. Senior guard Travis Gottsch was a second-team all-league pick, and senior forward Louden Wardius also is a returning starter on the roster.
WASHOUGAL
The Panthers lack experience this season, but are led by Collin Prangley, a second-team all-league forward last season. Jake Klackner was the sixth man last season. Seniors Louis Barles and Bailey Deming provide depth.
WOODLAND
New coach Andrew Johnson inherits a talented and experienced lineup led by senior captains Bryce Mulder and Tanner Sixberry, both first-team all-league selections. Those two returners make the Beavers a strong contender.
1A Trico
CASTLE ROCK
The Rockets will be filling some big holes with some young players. Castle Rock only has three seniors on the roster countered by four sophomores.
KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN
The Kienan Walter era is over at King’s Way Christian, but the Knights boast a senior-heavy lineup — 10 of 12 players are seniors — led by all-league guard Skyler Freeman.
LA CENTER
Senior Jake Wise, a first-team all-leaguer, returns to a roster that includes three other seniors, but also two freshmen as the Wildcats look for new stars to step up.
SETON CATHOLIC
The Cougars took their lumps last year with a very young lineup. Now, Seton returns an experienced roster led by seniors Garrett Wellman and Tyler Davis, and sophomores Delano Morgan and Isaiah Parker.
STEVENSON
Bulldogs return an experienced roster with nine of 11 players on the varsity roster are seniors, led by 6-3 guard-post Austin Brannan, a second-team all-league pick last season.
COLUMBIA-WHITE SALMON
The Bruins will have to get creative to match up with teams this season. Only senior Zachary Walker (6-2) and junior Reed Davis (6-3) are taller than 5-10 on the Columbia-White Salmon roster.
