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Bellevue Christian Vikings
Location: Clyde Hill. Record: 20-2
Coach: Mike Downs
State history: Nine entries, five places
Last state appearance: 2005, placed first
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 3 |
Kyle Taylor |
G |
So. |
5-9 |
1.0 |
| 5 |
Andy Gunderson |
G |
Jr. |
5-9 |
0.7 |
| 10 |
Brian Baranowski |
G |
So. |
5-10 |
1.9 |
| 12 |
Brandon Teng |
F |
Sr. |
6-2 |
1.8 |
| 14 |
Mike Dean |
G-F |
Sr. |
5-11 |
2.0 |
| 15 |
Spencer Kraker |
G |
Sr. |
6-0 |
6.0 |
| 22 |
Jeff Downs |
G-F |
Jr. |
6-4 |
20.2 |
| 23 |
Mike Rubstello |
F |
Jr. |
6-0 |
0.7 |
| 24 |
Dylan Neal |
F |
Sr. |
6-0 |
6.1 |
| 25 |
Ryan Park |
C |
Sr. |
6-7 |
5.9 |
| 31 |
Jeff Aly |
F |
So. |
6-2 |
1.0 |
| 32 |
Peter Chung |
F |
Sr. |
5-10 |
1.2 |
| 33 |
Nate Hendricks |
G |
Sr. |
6-3 |
13.5 |
| 44 |
Evan Haines |
C |
Jr. |
6-7 |
7.5 |
Rebound leaders: Downs (6.9), Haines (6.5), Park (4.7). Assist leaders:
Kraker (4.5), Downs (3.4). Defensive leaders: Downs (2.9 stls), Hendricks
(2.6 stls), Haines (1.7 blks).
Brewster Bears
Location: Brewster. Record: 21-1
Coach: Tim Taylor
State history: 28 entries, seven championships (Class B 1975, 1976, 1977,
1984, 1985; Class 1A 2003, 2004)
Last state appearance: 2005, placed second
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 1 |
Jasen Brown |
G |
So. |
5-8 |
1.9 |
| 2 |
Austin Bensen |
G |
So. |
5-8 |
4.1 |
| 4 |
Peter Magana |
G |
Sr. |
5-9 |
0.8 |
| 5 |
Juan Mariscal |
G |
Sr. |
5-10 |
0.8 |
| 11 |
Wade Gebbers |
G |
Fr. |
5-9 |
5.8 |
| 15 |
Travis Taylor |
G |
So. |
5-10 |
0.7 |
| 21 |
Chris Sattler |
F |
Jr. |
6-3 |
1.8 |
| 22 |
Brodie McCormack |
F |
Jr. |
6-2 |
6.2 |
| 23 |
Clay Gebbers |
G |
Jr. |
6-2 |
9.9 |
| 24 |
Rocky Gipson |
F |
Jr. |
6-4 |
11.8 |
| 32 |
Nate Burgher |
F |
Jr. |
6-4 |
4.2 |
| 33 |
Chase LaMoreaux |
F |
Sr. |
6-4 |
9.0 |
| 44 |
Michael Taylor |
G-F |
Sr. |
6-3 |
25.6 |
Rebound leaders: M. Taylor (9.8), LaMoreaux (6.0). Assist leader: M.
Taylor (7.5). Defensive leaders: C. Gebbers, M. Taylor (2.6 stls).
CONTENDERS
Cascade Christian Cougars
Location: Puyallup. Record: 17-5
Coach: Jerry Williams
State history: Three entries, no places
Last state appearance: 2005, didn't place
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 3 |
Austin Bankhead |
G |
Sr. |
5-11 |
0.0 |
| 4 |
Nate Bills |
G |
Sr. |
5-11 |
8.1 |
| 5 |
Codey Berry |
F |
Jr. |
6-0 |
4.8 |
| 10 |
Austin Wenner |
G |
Jr. |
5-8 |
1.4 |
| 12 |
Ben Johnson |
G |
Fr. |
5-8 |
0.8 |
| 14 |
Luke Breton Von Groll |
G |
Sr. |
6-0 |
13.5 |
| 20 |
Ryan Everett |
F |
Sr. |
6-1 |
5.7 |
| 22 |
Jordan Williams |
G |
Jr. |
6-2 |
20.6 |
| 24 |
Ryan Read |
F |
Fr. |
6-0 |
1.4 |
| 30 |
Justin Zabala |
G |
So. |
5-11 |
1.6 |
| 32 |
Austin Bullinger |
F/C |
Sr. |
6-1 |
1.4 |
| 34 |
Josh Lefrancois |
F |
Jr. |
6-3 |
1.2 |
| 42 |
Rich Tigges |
C |
So. |
6-4 |
0.4 |
Rebound leaders: Berry (6.2), Everett (5.4),
Williams (5.0). Assist leader: Williams (2.6).
Defensive leaders: Breton Von Groll (2.3 stls), Williams (1.6 blks).
Colfax Bulldogs
Location: Colfax. Record: 19-4
Coach: Phil Hergert
State history: 32 entries, 23 places, four championships (Class B 1946,
1947; Class 1A 1978, 1979)
Last state appearance: 2005, didn't place
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 10 |
Matthew Johnson |
G |
Sr. |
6-0 |
9.4 |
| 12 |
Charlie Hatley |
G |
Sr. |
5-10 |
1.5 |
| 14 |
Nathan Johnson |
G |
Jr. |
6-1 |
2.4 |
| 20 |
Caleb Lyon |
G |
Jr. |
6-1 |
1.2 |
| 22 |
Ben Aune |
G |
Jr. |
6-0 |
9.2 |
| 24 |
Clint Jordan |
G |
Sr. |
5-10 |
1.7 |
| 30 |
Adam Bruya |
G |
Sr. |
6-3 |
10.0 |
| 34 |
D.J. Hart |
C |
Sr. |
6-6 |
1.4 |
| 40 |
Jake Heilsberg |
C |
Sr. |
6-4 |
6.6 |
| 42 |
Sam Hatley |
G |
Sr. |
6-1 |
2.2 |
| 44 |
Brian Danaher |
C |
Sr. |
6-3 |
14.4 |
| 50 |
Sylas Rohner |
C |
So. |
6-4 |
2.9 |
Rebound leaders: Danaher (7.0), Bruya (5.4). Assist
leaders: M. Johnson (3.5), Jordan (2.6). Defensive leaders: Bruya, Jordan.
Granger Spartans
Location: Granger. Record: 19-4
Coach: David Gibb
State history: Ten entries, five places
Last state appearance: 2005, placed eighth
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 3 |
R.J. Solis |
G |
So. |
5-8 |
10.7 |
| 5 |
Kevin Dodd |
G |
Jr. |
5-9 |
2.3 |
| 10 |
Armando Cortez |
F |
Sr. |
5-10 |
8.5 |
| 12 |
Mario Mengarelli |
G |
Jr. |
5-11 |
13.1 |
| 14 |
Sam Rodriguez |
G |
Sr. |
5-9 |
0.9 |
| 20 |
Edward Castro |
G |
Sr. |
5-6 |
20.1 |
| 22 |
Jose Cortez |
F |
Sr. |
5-10 |
6.0 |
| 23 |
Juan Martinez |
G |
Sr. |
5-6 |
0.6 |
| 30 |
Ryan Arriaga |
F |
Jr. |
6-3 |
1.5 |
| 32 |
David Alegria |
G |
Jr. |
5-9 |
2.6 |
| 33 |
Matt Castro |
F |
Jr. |
6-2 |
5.4 |
| 40 |
Mychal Lopez |
G |
Fr. |
5-9 |
1.1 |
Rebound leaders: J. Cortez (7.3), Mengarelli
(6.4). Assist leaders: Mengarelli (5.2). Defensive
leaders: A. Cortez, Mengarelli.
Overlake Owls
Location: Overlake. Record: 17-5
Coach: John Wiley
State history: First state appearance
Last state appearance: None
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 3 |
Erich Murphy |
G |
So. |
5-8 |
1.2 |
| 4 |
Mike Nelson |
F |
So. |
6-4 |
5.2 |
| 5 |
Alex Kelly |
G |
Jr. |
6-0 |
3.3 |
| 10 |
Carsten Schmiedl |
G |
Jr. |
6-0 |
6.8 |
| 11 |
Colin Madden |
G |
Jr. |
5-11 |
14.4 |
| 15 |
Jon Bechtol |
F |
Jr. |
6-3 |
12.9 |
| 21 |
Aaron Richardson-Osgood |
C |
Sr. |
6-8 |
13.1 |
| 23 |
Danny Poplawski |
G |
Fr. |
5-9 |
3.5 |
| 24 |
Brett Gardner |
F |
Sr. |
6-2 |
2.5 |
| 33 |
Chad Lueckenotte |
C |
So. |
6-3 |
0.6 |
Rebound leaders: Richardson-Osgood (8.7), Madden
(6.0), Gardner (6.0). Assist leaders: Madden (6.0), Schmiedl (2.8).
Defensive leaders: Bechtol, Gardner.
Zillah Leopards
Location: Zillah. Record: 22-2
Coach: Doug Burge
State history: 30 entries, 13 places, two championships (Class B 1956; Class
1A 1994)
Last state appearance: 2005, placed fifth
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 10 |
Mitch Winters |
G |
Jr. |
5-7 |
0.0 |
| 14 |
Mark Winters |
G |
Sr. |
6-0 |
1.9 |
| 20 |
Chris Gasseling |
G |
Jr. |
6-1 |
9.3 |
| 22 |
Brian Ross |
G |
Sr. |
5-11 |
3.3 |
| 24 |
Jake Friedrich |
F |
Jr. |
6-0 |
2.0 |
| 30 |
Zach Sybouts |
P |
Jr. |
6-2 |
11.0 |
| 32 |
Chase Marquis |
G |
Jr. |
5-10 |
7.1 |
| 33 |
Justin Rico |
F |
Sr. |
6-0 |
14.3 |
| 34 |
Andy Jones |
F |
Sr. |
6-1 |
13.2 |
| 40 |
Adam Sybouts |
F |
Sr. |
6-0 |
2.0 |
| 44 |
Steven Collins |
F |
Sr. |
6-0 |
1.2 |
| 50 |
Chris Gay |
P |
Sr. |
6-2 |
2.3 |
Rebound leaders: Z. Sybouts (7.6), Rico (7.5),
Jones (5.4). Assist leaders: Ross (4.5), Jones (3.7), Gasseling (3.7).
Defensive leaders: Gasseling (1.8 stls), Z. Sybouts (3.3 blks).
MIGHT SURPRISE
Freeman Scotties
Location: Rockford. Record: 14-10
Coach: Mike Thacker
State history: 15 entries, seven places
Last state appearance: 2005, didn't place
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 10 |
Chris Davis |
G |
Jr. |
5-11 |
5.1 |
| 12 |
Saegan Neiman |
F |
Jr. |
6-1 |
0.6 |
| 14 |
Scott Ferguson |
G |
Jr. |
5-11 |
2.0 |
| 20 |
Marc Solberg |
G/P |
So. |
6-3 |
3.3 |
| 22 |
Mark Sanders |
G |
Sr. |
6-2 |
7.0 |
| 24 |
Jake Heinen |
P |
So. |
6-1 |
3.0 |
| 30 |
Chris Miller |
F |
Fr. |
6-2 |
0.0 |
| 32 |
Brian Lee |
G |
Sr. |
6-3 |
2.5 |
| 34 |
Andrew Dresback |
G |
Jr. |
6-1 |
5.2 |
| 40 |
Luke Heinen |
C |
Sr. |
6-4 |
7.9 |
| 42 |
Christian Casto |
P |
Jr. |
6-4 |
4.3 |
| 52 |
Michael Wittwer |
C |
Sr. |
6-2 |
7.9 |
Rebound leaders: Sanders (5.5), L. Heinen (5.0). Assist leaders:
Davis (2.2), L. Heinen (1.2). Defensive
leaders: Sanders, Ferguson.
Friday Harbor Wolverines
Location: Friday Harbor. Record: 17-3
Coach: Rod Turnbull
State history: Three entries, no places
Last state appearance: 1991, didn't place
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 10 |
Tyler Hart |
G |
Jr. |
5-10 |
9.4 |
| 11 |
Sal Ukra |
G |
Sr. |
5-11 |
0.4 |
| 12 |
Chris Benz |
G |
Sr. |
5-10 |
0.2 |
| 15 |
Brock McNairy |
G |
Jr. |
5-10 |
5.6 |
| 21 |
Eric Rothlisberger |
G |
Sr. |
5-10 |
2.1 |
| 22 |
Tommy Fowler |
F |
So. |
6-2 |
3.2 |
| 25 |
Keller McNairy |
G |
Jr. |
5-10 |
0.8 |
| 32 |
Matt Rothlisberger |
F |
Jr. |
6-1 |
1.3 |
| 33 |
Chad Stoddard |
F |
Sr. |
6-3 |
16.6 |
| 35 |
Dylan Gerhardstein |
C |
Sr. |
6-2 |
6.0 |
| 40 |
John Hamilton |
C |
Sr. |
6-5 |
14.6 |
| 42 |
Andrew Scheffer |
F |
Jr. |
6-2 |
1.6 |
Rebound leaders: Hamilton (9.0), Stoddard (8.0),
Gerhardtstein (8.0). Assist leader: Hart (3.0). Defensive leaders:
Rothlisberger, Hamilton, Stoddard.
Napavine Tigers
Location: Napavine. Record: 16-9
Coach: Rex Stanley
State history: Eight entries, two places
Last state appearance: 2005, placed fourth
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 2 |
Bill Stenerson |
F |
Sr. |
6-1 |
7.3 |
| 3 |
Brennan Keller |
G |
Jr. |
5-7 |
4.0 |
| 4 |
Kacey Torgerson |
G |
So. |
5-8 |
0.0 |
| 12 |
Arturo Ramirez |
G |
So. |
5-8 |
1.8 |
| 13 |
Blake Anthony |
F |
Fr. |
5-10 |
2.6 |
| 15 |
Jake Werner |
P |
Sr. |
6-2 |
10.1 |
| 21 |
Shad Griffith |
G |
Sr. |
5-9 |
17.1 |
| 23 |
Casey Carns |
P |
So. |
6-4 |
6.7 |
| 24 |
Reg Brown |
P |
Sr. |
6-2 |
4.0 |
| 32 |
Kellen Ashmore |
P |
Jr. |
6-3 |
1.8 |
| 35 |
Travis Hilley |
F |
Jr. |
5-10 |
0.8 |
| 43 |
Kirk Vigre |
P |
So. |
6-5 |
0.5 |
Rebound leaders: Werner (8.0), Griffith (7.6).
Assist leaders: Griffith (3.0). Defensive leaders: Brown, Werner.
River View Panthers
Location: Finley. Record: 18-6
Coach: Roger Sonderland
State history: Five entries, no places
Last state appearance: 2004, placed fourth
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 3 |
Nick Gaston |
G |
Jr. |
5-7 |
8.9 |
| 4 |
Kyle Gier |
G |
So. |
5-7 |
6.0 |
| 5 |
Levi Davis |
G |
So. |
5-9 |
6.5 |
| 11 |
Bo Sickler |
G |
So. |
5-9 |
2.6 |
| 12 |
Matt Smith |
G |
Sr. |
5-11 |
14.2 |
| 23 |
Jordan Dallas |
G |
Sr. |
6-1 |
8.8 |
| 24 |
Tyler Dickinson |
F |
Sr. |
6-2 |
7.4 |
| 33 |
Stevie Woods |
F |
Sr. |
6-0 |
2.6 |
| 34 |
Mike Ledgerwood |
F |
So. |
6-0 |
5.6 |
| 44 |
Kyle Hart |
F |
Sr. |
6-2 |
0.7 |
| 35 |
Travis Hilley |
F |
Jr. |
5-10 |
0.8 |
| 43 |
Kirk Vigre |
P |
So. |
6-5 |
0.5 |
Rebound leaders: Dallas (6.1), Ledgerwood (6.0),
Dickinson (6.0). Assist leaders: Dallas (5.0). Defensive leaders: Dallas,
Ledgerwood.
Toledo Indians
Location: Toledo. Record: 22-2
Coach: Scott Merzoian
State history: 21 entries, 11 places
Last state appearance: 2005, placed seventh
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 3 |
Ryan Votaw |
F |
Jr. |
6-1 |
13.6 |
| 5 |
Jason King |
G |
Jr. |
5-9 |
4.0 |
| 15 |
Chad Amrine |
G |
Sr. |
6-0 |
16.3 |
| 21 |
Andrew Batten |
G |
Sr. |
5-11 |
2.4 |
| 23 |
Talon Rakoz |
G |
So. |
6-0 |
7.1 |
| 25 |
Danny Morgan |
F |
Sr. |
6-3 |
4.9 |
| 30 |
Josh Stephens |
F |
Sr. |
6-3 |
6.2 |
| 32 |
Jeff Durham |
G |
Sr. |
5-10 |
2.2 |
| 34 |
Jarrod Yates |
F |
So. |
6-0 |
6.4 |
Rebound leader: Votaw (7.5). Assist leaders: Amrine
(4.3), Votaw (3.2), King (3.1). Defensive
leaders: Votaw (2.1 blks, 2.6 stls), King (2.4 stls).
DARK HORSES
Burbank Coyotes
Location: Burbank. Record: 10-14
Coach: D.J. Traver
State history: Four entries, two places
Last state appearance: 2005, didn't place
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 3 |
Andrew Lybbert |
G |
So. |
5-11 |
0.9 |
| 4 |
Elias Serrano |
F |
Sr. |
6-0 |
6.4 |
| 5 |
Sean Gradin |
G |
Sr. |
5-6 |
3.2 |
| 15 |
Michael Shelton |
G |
Sr. |
5-11 |
12.6 |
| 20 |
Josh Taylor |
F |
Jr. |
6-2 |
5.7 |
| 25 |
Jake Haworth |
G |
So. |
5-10 |
9.9 |
| 30 |
Eric Leichtfuss |
G |
So. |
5-10 |
0.8 |
| 31 |
James Brown |
C |
So. |
6-3 |
4.1 |
| 32 |
Ryan Ricard |
F |
Jr. |
6-1 |
2.2 |
| 33 |
Casey Evans |
C |
Sr. |
6-1 |
1.4 |
| 44 |
Hunter Woods |
C |
Sr. |
6-2 |
3.8 |
Rebound leaders: Haworth (5.8), Shelton (5.6),
Serrano (4.3). Assist leaders: Haworth (3.1). Defensive leaders: Haworth
(2.0 stls), Serrano.
Cedar Park Christian Eagles
Location: Bothell. Record: 14-7
Coach: Lamont Franklin
State history: Two entries, no places
Last state appearance: 2004, didn't place
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 3 |
Riley Bettinger |
G |
So. |
5-11 |
14.4 |
| 10 |
Alex Potts |
G |
Fr. |
5-9 |
1.9 |
| 12 |
Jon Ramos |
G |
So. |
5-9 |
11.5 |
| 15 |
Josh Orrico |
G/F |
So. |
5-10 |
1.9 |
| 22 |
Daniel Raschick |
F |
So. |
6-0 |
5.3 |
| 23 |
Matt Angell |
G |
Jr. |
6-0 |
2.2 |
| 24 |
Max Brown |
G |
So. |
5-10 |
4.5 |
| 25 |
David Rappuhn |
F |
Jr. |
6-1 |
1.4 |
| 31 |
Josh Springer |
C/F |
So. |
6-4 |
2.6 |
| 33 |
Brendan Bettinger |
F |
Sr. |
6-0 |
2.4 |
| 34 |
Brandon Craig |
C |
Sr. |
6-4 |
2.3 |
| 40 |
Tony Pettigrew |
F/C |
Sr. |
6-0 |
5.0 |
Rebound leaders: Pettigrew (7.0), B. Bettinger
(4.5). Assist leaders: R. Bettinger (4.5), Brown (3.5). Defensive leaders:
Ramos, Brown.
Charles Wright Academy
Tarriers
Location: Tacoma. Record: 13-8
Coach: Tyler Francis
State history: One entry, no places
Last state appearance: 2003, didn't place
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 10 |
Houston Jackson |
G |
Sr. |
6-1 |
9.6 |
| 15 |
Andrew Sewell |
G |
Jr. |
5-8 |
0.0 |
| 20 |
Mikey Phillips |
G |
So. |
5-10 |
0.1 |
| 22 |
Dan Gardner |
C |
Sr. |
6-2 |
2.1 |
| 25 |
David Parker |
G |
Sr. |
5-10 |
1.4 |
| 30 |
Patrick Philley |
G |
So. |
6-0 |
11.2 |
| 33 |
Jordan Artis |
G |
Sr. |
6-1 |
15.2 |
| 35 |
Kyle McLeod |
G |
Jr. |
5-10 |
1.3 |
| 40 |
Gordon Fan |
G |
Jr. |
6-0 |
0.3 |
| 44 |
Scott Ehlers |
F |
Jr. |
6-0 |
3.5 |
| 52 |
Evin Colignon |
C |
Jr. |
6-2 |
3.9 |
Rebound leaders: Artis (6.5), Jackson (5.5),
Colignon (5.0). Assist leaders: Jackson (5.0), Artis (2.5). Defensive
leaders: Artis (2.2 stls),
Ehlers, Parker.
Ilwaco Fishermen
Location: Ilwaco. Record: 13-10
Coach: Matt Blair
State history: 18 entries, nine places, one championship (Class B 1959)
Last state appearance: 2003 (Class 2A), placed seventh
| No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Yr. |
Ht. |
PPG |
| 2 |
Colten Chalker |
F |
Jr. |
6-1 |
3.0 |
| 3 |
Dylan Wirkkala |
G |
Sr. |
5-10 |
9.0 |
| 5 |
Joe Goelz |
F |
Sr. |
5-11 |
1.0 |
| 10 |
Scott Fagerland |
G |
Sr. |
5-9 |
2.5 |
| 20 |
Matt Kaino |
G |
So. |
6-1 |
2.7 |
| 21 |
Mike Huitt |
G |
Sr. |
5-9 |
0.9 |
| 22 |
Jordan Williams |
G |
Sr. |
6-0 |
13.4 |
| 23 |
Paul Blaylock |
G |
Jr. |
5-9 |
2.3 |
| 33 |
Jordan DeSimone |
G |
So. |
5-11 |
0.0 |
| 34 |
Mooch Smith |
F |
Sr. |
6-0 |
2.0 |
| 44 |
Jared Schaak |
C |
Sr. |
6-5 |
15.4 |
| 50 |
Anthony Wirkkala |
C |
Jr. |
6-2 |
1.6 |
Rebound leaders: Schaak (8.5), Smith (4.3). Assist
leaders: Wirkkala (4.0), Williams (3.0). Defensive leader: Williams.
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