Players to watch at the Oregon 6A girls basketball state tournament

Here's a look at some of the top stars to watch at this week's 6A girls basketball state tournament in Portland.

By Bob Lundeberg

The OSAA 6A girls basketball state tournament begins Thursday at Chiles Center in Portland. Here's a look at some of the top players to watch at the event. 

Kennedie Shuler (Barlow) photo by Taylor Balkom 

G Sara Barhoum, fr., Clackamas

Barhoum, a 5-foot-10 guard, is one of seven freshmen on Clackamas’ roster. She was voted first-team all-Mt. Hood Conference and is averaging 12.5 points, 2.7 assists and 1.9 steals per game. 

G Zoe Borter, jr., Beaverton

The 6-foot Borter is a knockdown shooter who plays multiple positions for the Beavers. The junior can also get baskets in the paint and is a strong defender inside and out.

F Mahogany Chandler-Roberts, so., Benson

Chandler-Roberts can do it all on both ends of the court. The 6-foot-2 sophomore holds multiple Division I offers and is one of the state’s most talented all-around players. 

G Jazzy Davidson, fr., Clackamas

A freshman phenom, Davidson averages 22.4 points, eight rebounds, 2.6 assists, 4.1 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. The 6-foot-1 guard has nine double-doubles and was voted Mt. Hood Conference player of the year. 

G Lottie Dillard, sr., South Medford

The 5-foot-7 senior averages nine points, five rebounds and 1.4 steals for South Medford. She was voted second-team all-Southwest Conference.

G Avery Edwards, jr., Jesuit 

Edwards is one of the most productive players for second-seeded Jesuit. The 5-foot-10 junior is averaging 12.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and one steal per game.

G Reese Ericson, sr., Lakeridge

The Three Rivers League player of the year, Ericson is a four-year varsity standout who will continue her basketball career at Army. The 5-foot-6 senior point guard is filling up the stat sheet with 15.3 points, seven assists, 6.1 rebounds and 3.7 steals per game. 

G Kemper Flood, sr., Lakeridge

Flood was voted second-team all-Three Rivers League following a strong regular season. The 5-foot-9 guard is averaging seven points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. 

G Maurianna Hashemian-Orr, so., Benson

A 5-foot-7 sophomore point guard, Hashemian-Orr has shown great improvement during her young high school career. She is an electric ball-handler who competes on defense. 

F Kendra Hicks, so., Jesuit

A rebounding machine, Hicks is nearly averaging a double-double entering the state tournament. The 6-foot-1 sophomore is pulling down 12.8 rebounds per game while also putting up 9.8 points, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals.

G Melanie Hiu, sr., Barlow

Hiu was voted second-team all-Mt. Hood Conference as a supporting player beside go-to scorers Annie Koenig and Kennedie Shuler. The 5-foot-6 guard is averaging 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.5 steals per game. 

G Donovyn Hunter, jr., South Medford

A strong all-around player, the 5-foot-11 Hunter is averaging 23 points, five rebounds, two assists and five steals per game. She was voted Southwest Conference player of the year and is a coveted college recruit. 

P Audrey Kehoe, sr., West Linn

A 6-foot senior post, Kehoe received all-Three Rivers honorable mention. She is averaging 8.5 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. 

G Annie Koenig, jr., Barlow

Koenig, a first-team all-Mt. Hood Conference pick, scored 25 points in the state round-of-16. The 5-foot-10 junior is putting up 15.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.9 steals per game. 

G Malaya LeSueur, jr., Benson

LeSueur scored 19 of her game-high 22 points in the second half of Benson’s state round-of-16 win. The 5-foot-9 guard is also a standout on the defensive end.

F Sierra Logue, sr., South Medford

The 6-foot-3 Logue is nearly averaging a double-double this season at 14 points and nine rebounds. The first-team all-Southwest Conference selection also blocks three shots per game. 

G Dylan Mogel, fr., Clackamas

Mogel was voted co-Mt. Hood Conference defensive player of the year while also receiving first-team recognition. The 5-foot-9 freshman is averaging 6.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game. 

W Alana Molden, sr., West Linn

Standing 5-foot-6, Molden is primarily an interior player for the Lions. A standout athlete, Molden averages 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. She was voted Three Rivers League defensive player of the year and second-team all-league.

G Madison Naro, jr., Beaverton

Naro is a traditional point guard who can also light it up from long range. The 5-foot-9 junior is one of the main leaders for top-seeded Beaverton.

W Keelie O’Hollaren, jr., Lakeridge

The 5-foot-10 O’Hollaren is Lakeridge’s leading scorer at 17.3 points per game. The first-team all-Three Rivers League selection also averages 8.2 rebounds and 2.9 steals.  

G Allie Roden, fr., West Linn

Younger sister of current Nevada guard Audrey Roden, Allie Roden is putting up 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game as a freshman. The 5-foot-9 guard was voted first-team all-Three Rivers League. 

G Kennedie Shuler, jr., Barlow

The 5-foot-10 Shuler received first-team all-Mt. Hood honors this winter. She is doing a little of everything with averages of 17.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 3.7 steals per game. 

G Emma Sixta, jr., Jesuit

Sixta is the engine of Jesuit’s offense as a three-year varsity standout. The 5-foot-10 left-hander is averaging 14.1 points, three rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 steals per game. 

F Lainey Spear, jr., Beaverton

A versatile forward, Spear can be a go-to scorer and a lockdown defender for Beaverton. The 6-foot-1 junior is a strong all-around athlete with a nose for the ball.