Devin’s State Predictions – 1A Class
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As the state tournaments start on Wednesday, we have the final 12 teams left in each class. Here are my state predictions for the 1A class. Seattle Academy, the 5 seed, pulled off a slight upset on 4 seed Freeman…
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Continue ReadingAs the state tournaments start on Wednesday, we have the final 12 teams left in each class. Here are my state predictions for the 1A class.
Seattle Academy, the 5 seed, pulled off a slight upset on 4 seed Freeman in regional play. Number 13 Sultan also defeated 12 seed Montesano, sending them home. No other higher seeds won their games.
#6 Royal vs #11 Riverside – PREDICTION: Royal – Royal only has one senior, meaning they will be around this late in the season next year too. Trent Jensen adds size while Lance Allred is an all around dynamic athlete.
#7 Seton Catholic vs #10 Meridian – PREDICTION: Meridian – Despite Kaiden Wilson Kaiden Wilson 6'4" | SG Seton Catholic | 2027 State WA ‘s impressive talent and him only being a freshman, I think the Trojans are just too hot right now. Talon Jenkins Talon Jenkins 6'6" | SF Meridian | 2025 State WA averages almost 20 points a game, Jaeger Fyfe Jaeger Fyfe 6'1" | SG Meridian | 2025 State WA has always been a steady impressive guard too.
#4 Freeman vs #13 Sultan – PREDICTION: Freeman – Colton Wells Colton Wells 6'6" | SG Freeman | 2025 State WA and Jack Florance add quite a bit of size on the court. These two and more have helped Freeman get where they arre and have all their success. I think they take care of Sultan.
#8 Tenino vs #9 Kings – PREDICTION: Tenino – It is 100% hard to choose against a team who has made 3 straight 1A championship games but without Cam Hiatt, Kings has been very good but not the same. Tenino has Noah Schow Noah Schow 6'5" | SF Tenino | 2025 State WA who scores over 20/25 a game and Jack Burkhardt who adds size downlow. Tenino takes this, barely.
QUARTERFINALS
#5 Seattle Academy vs #6 Royal – PREDICTION: Seattle Academy – Hunter Ackerley Hunter Ackerley 6'2" | CG Seattle Academy | 2024 State WA is a big time player who has been playing steady and solid all season long. Miles Struss Miles Struss 6'7" | PF Seattle Academy | 2025 State WA and Malcolm Albert add length to the squad.
#1 Zillah vs #10 Meridian – PREDICTION: Zillah – Zillah has yet to lose this season and I am not sure if any 1A school will be able to defeat them. They are well rounded and know how to win games. They will win this game by 15/20 points.
#3 Annie Wright vs #4 Freeman – PREDICTION: Annie Wright – Martin Kaupanger Martin Kaupanger 6'5" | SG Annie Wright | 2025 State WA keeps improving as the season continues and he continues to showcase that he can carry this team deep. Jeremiah Harshman Jeremiah Harshman 6'1" | PG Annie Wright | 2025 State WA and Amare Breedlove Amare Breedlove 6'3" | SF Annie Wright | 2026 State WA are what separates this team.
#2 Lynden Christian vs #8 Tenino – PREDICTION: Lynden Christian – The back to back state champs may look a little different this year but with Jeremiah Wright Jeremiah Wright 6'6" | PF Lynden Christian | 2024 State WA and Kayden Stuit Kayden Stuit 6'4" | PF Lynden Christian | 2024 State WA down low, not many teams can matchup with them. Noah Schow Noah Schow 6'5" | SF Tenino | 2025 State WA will have a big game but the Lyncs will be too big for Tenino.
SEMI FINALS
#1 Zillah vs #5 Seattle Academy – PREDICTION: Zillah – No other team has been able to beat this Zillah team and I just don’t see Seattle Academy being the first despite the size to matchup well. Zillah has beaten every team they’ve matched up against, even 2A powerhouse Lynden.
#2 Lynden Christian vs #3 Annie Wright – PREDICTION: Annie Wright – Lynden Christian is local to me and the team is insanely impressive, especially winning the last 2 state championships and appearing in the last 3. The difference is Martin Kaupanger Martin Kaupanger 6'5" | SG Annie Wright | 2025 State WA . The Lyncs have players who match up height wise, but I personally think Kaupanger is too skilled with the basketball to be stopped at this point, he’s in a rhythm.
1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
#1 Zillah vs #3 Annie Wright – PREDICTION: Annie Wright – I know I have been talking non stop about how Zillah has been unbeatable and how I’m not sure if that will change but, I do think Annie Wright has the talent to outlast them. Along with Kaupanger, Jeremiah Harshman Jeremiah Harshman 6'1" | PG Annie Wright | 2025 State WA is an amazing facilitator and ball handler for the team. Amare Breedlove Amare Breedlove 6'3" | SF Annie Wright | 2026 State WA is a great talent who adds intensity and toughness to the squad. I think they will be the 1A state champs.