We are past the mid-way point of the season and many of the teams in 6A have gone through the first rotation of the round-robin schedule with their opponents. Here’s a look at who we feel are the front-runners for…
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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inWe are past the mid-way point of the season and many of the teams in 6A have gone through the first rotation of the round-robin schedule with their opponents. Here’s a look at who we feel are the front-runners for the Players of the Year in each league right now.
PIL:
Moroni Seely-Roberts
Moroni
Seely-Roberts
6'6" | SF
Lincoln | 2023
State
OR
(2023 Lincoln)
We picked Seely-Roberts as the POY in the pre-season and he’s done everything so far this year to prove us right. The senior forward is scoring as usual at 22+ ppg and continues to be one of the top rebounders in the league, but he’s also excelled with his passing abilities within the Cardinals offense. While twin brother Malachi will give him a run for the money, the odds on favorite is the best player on the best team, Moroni.
Metro:
Brayden Boe
Brayden
Boe
6'5" | CG
Mountainside | 2025
State
OR
(2025 Mountainside)
Coming into the year we knew that Boe was primed for an all-league kind of year, but the super sophomore has taken things to another level. He’s been absolutely dominant in practically every game he’s played for Mountainside and given the way he not only scores, but rebounds and especially passes the ball, a single game triple-double is on the horizon. Beaverton has their candidates but right now, Boe has the edge.
Pacific:
Matthew Verkamp
Matthew
Verkamp
6'4" | SF
Sherwood | 2023
State
OR
(2023 Sherwood)
He might not be the top scorer in the Pacific League – that honor goes to Liberty’s James Kefgen – but Verkamp is the best all-around player on the best team in the conference so far. He got off to a good start while
Jared Sucher
Jared
Sucher
6'4" | SG
Sherwood | 2023
State
OR
was out due to injury, but even with the latter’s return Verkamp has stepped up his game even more with not only his scoring, but his rebounding as well.
Mt Hood:
Esyah Pippa-White
Esyah
Pippa-White
6'2" | PG
Gresham | 2023
State
OR
(2023 Gresham)
At this point in time there are essentially two candidates for POY in the Mt Hood Conference – Barlow’s
Jalen Atkins
Jalen
Atkins
6'2" | SG
Barlow | 2025
State
OR
and Pippa-White. We’re giving the latter the edge due to the fact he’s a senior and while Barlow is in first place, it took a last second shot for them to give Gresham their only league loss. Pippa-White has been outstanding both scoring and passing the basketball and is a big reason why many consider Gresham one of the most dangerous teams around.
Three Rivers League:
Jackson Shelstad
Jackson
Shelstad
6'0" | PG
West Linn | 2023
State
#55
Nation
OR
(2023 West Linn)
Not much of a surprise pick here as Shelstad has met all expectations and more as he’s not only excelled individually but taken West Linn to a national ranking, as high as #3 in one poll. The senior point guard is absolutely unstoppable getting to the basket and is not only the odds-on favorite for TRL POY honors again but for the state POY as well.
West Salem:
Jackson Leach
Jackson
Leach
5'10" | PG
West Salem | 2024
State
OR
(2024 West Salem)
The Titans have typically been balanced for the most part but Leach has really started to elevate his game during league play. He’s been a matchup nightmare at the point as the junior has been setting up teammates in addition to getting buckets himself. West Salem is on top at 6-0 in Central Valley Conference play and threatening to run the table.
Southwest:
Jackson Weiland
Jackson
Weiland
6'0" | PG
South Medford | 2024
State
OR
(2024 South Medford)
A case could also be made for talented teammate
Boden Howell
Boden
Howell
6'3" | CG
South Medford | 2025
State
OR
but we’ll give Weiland the nod right now due to his being a year older and the fact he’s been running the show at the point. He’s currently averaging 18 ppg and has stepped it up even more in league action as the Panthers stand an undefeated 5-0 in Southwest Conference play.
