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<p>With the end of the season coming up soon and teams getting ready to make a run at the state championship, here are some 4A teams to keep an eye on.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Davis HS:</em></strong> 14-1 (6-0) - Key wins: West Valley, Post Falls (ID), Sunnyside, Federal Way</p>
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<p>Davis HS has great size and length with their roster being filled with powerful and strong guards and forwards. [player_tooltip player_id='1450999' first='Cesar' last='Hernandez'] has been leading this team for a few years and has been improving each year. He plays hard, going 100% and always helping elevate his teammates games in a big way. They are filled with talent and have players off the bench who can come in and provide sparks for them.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Gonzaga Prep:</em></strong> 15-2 (5-0) - Key wins: West Valley, Mead, Ferris</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1984490' first='Brogan' last='Howell'] continues to improve as a bucket getter for Gonzaga Prep, as he can be relied on when they need to get a basket. He has score in the mid-range really well by stopping on a dime and rising above defenders to get his shot off. Nate Chirsty is a wing who can provide size and versatility to the team and is a player to watch. Gonzaga Prep has others who could step up for their team late in the season.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Camas HS</em></strong>: 11-1 (4-0) - Key wins: Union, Skyview</p>
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<p>Camas has been a front runner for the 4A class for many years. Jace VanVoorhis continues to shine being the main guard for this team. He facilitates the offense well and knows how teammates and how they play on the court so well that he seems to play 2/3 steps ahead of everyone else. [player_tooltip player_id='1863196' first='Ethan' last='Harris'] has become a legitimate 6'8" big/wing player who stretches the floor to hit deep shots and always hustles hard. </p>
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<p><em><strong>Richland HS:</strong></em> 15-0 (11-0) - Key wins: Davis, Kennewick</p>
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<p>Richland is going to be a matchup nightmare head to toe for any team in the class. They all have size, rarely seeing a player under 6'2" on their roster. They play physical and aren't afraid to use that to their advantage. Landon Northrop is a fantastic offensive threat who can score at 3 levels and smoothly get to his spots. They have a real chance to make a big run.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Chiawana HS:</em></strong> 14-2 (9-2) - Key wins: Ferris, Kennewick, Prosser</p>
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<p>A team that only features one senior, so get used to them being a top 4A team for the years to come. [player_tooltip player_id='1863245' first='Gage' last='Williams'] has great size and gets to the rim smoothly with his strength and body frame. Jermell Heavens is a smooth guard who can shoot the ball well. [player_tooltip player_id='2827887' first='Benji' last='Larios'] has also stepped up this season with his game looking more well rounded during this year.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Auburn HS:</strong></em> 16-1 (10-1) - Key wins: Kentwood, Kentridge</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1984463' first='Carter' last='Hansen'] has been leading this team in a big way, scoring from all 3 levels and dominating the pace of the game. He handles the ball smoothly and knows how to facilitate the offense to a very high level. He has continues to improve and step up as the team leader the past few seasons and is gearing up to help his team make a deep run. [player_tooltip player_id='2021598' first='Daniel' last='Johnson'] is also a 3 level scoring guard who can put the team on his back when needed. [player_tooltip player_id='2021601' first='Miles' last='Henry'] adds nice length for this team too. With 4 freshman on the roster, they will be a team to watch beyond this year too.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Puyallup HS:</strong></em> 15-4 (12-2) - Key wins: Sumner, Lake Washington</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1696693' first='Drew' last='Jones'] showed a ton of improvement during late last season and into AAU time. He scores from all 3 levels, knowing how to get to his spots and seeing weaknesses in opposing defenses quickly. [player_tooltip player_id='1863244' first='Mason' last='Sonntag'] has great size on the wing and can play a variety of positions on the court. He provides energy for this team on both ends, playing great defense all year long.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Olympia HS:</em></strong> 16-2 (13-1) - Key wins: Timberline, Emerald Ridge, Puyallup</p>
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<p>Olympia has great talent from upper and lower class-man and a lot of players who provide big sparks for the team. They are led by senior guards [player_tooltip player_id='1485541' first='Matt' last='Lindblom'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1631551' first='Blake' last='Peterson']. Both of whom can score from all 3 levels and handle the ball well for the team. [player_tooltip player_id='2140805' first='Brian' last='Stevenson'] adds great size and strength down low for the squad and is relentless on the defensive side.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Glacier Peak HS: </strong></em>14-2 (8-0) - Key wins: Arlington, Jackson</p>
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<p>Glacier Peak is a well rounded team that can attack defenses in a variety of ways. Jo Lee continues to impress the state with his offensive game, being able to score the ball with ease and prove he can handle the workload with no problem. [player_tooltip player_id='1927274' first='Reed' last='Nagel'] has stepped up this season with his role and is being productive in his minutes. Zachary Albright has solid size for a sophomore and uses it down in the paint, as well as staying physical. Glacier Peak can make a deep run this season with the roster they have.</p>
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With the end of the season coming up soon and teams getting ready to make a run at the state championship, here are some 4A teams to keep an eye on.
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