6A: Central Catholic Rams – 2025-26 Season Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the high school season approaches, rosters are being released and I'm going to be previewing each team from the 6A and 5A levels. I'll go over each team's key players going into this coming season, list the returners/newcomers, and key departures. Here is the preview of the Central Catholic Rams (6A) of the Mt Hood Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: David Blue (11th Season at CCHS, 180-76 Record)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Season's Record: 19-9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Players</strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1582928"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6921705c5dab2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Even though he may be currently at number two, you could still make an argument about Paschal being the top-ranked player in the class based on his athleticism, skills, and potential. The do-it-all 6-foot guard nicknamed "Bam" unfortunately lost the second half of his junior year due to injury and his recovery carried over into the spring and summer months, which not only limited his ability to play but his recruitment as well. Nevertheless, the senior remains a D-I recruited player and may still be making an early decision this fall. He'll be counted on heavily to lead an extremely talented Central Catholic team in 2025-26. (JT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2026792"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6921705c5db1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long is the new entrant to the top five in this update as the Central Catholic senior rockets up to number four from number ten. The 6-foot-4 guard earned this nod largely from his play on the AAU circuit with the&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/program/cascade-kings/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2850997' first='Cascade' last='Kings']</strong></a>&nbsp;as he was able to focus on playing at the point while also showcasing his sharpshooting from the perimeter. (JT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411676"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6921705c5db6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller was one of the top overall players at the event. At 6'8, he attacked the rim with athleticism, scored from all three levels, played above the rim, and rebounded extremely reliably throughout. He showed flashes of dominance that separated him from most players in attendance. (AG)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Returners</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1585573' first='Jalen' last='Nicholson'] (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2757018' first='Jaco' last='Rivers'] (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luddy Barron (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Newcomers</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2026054' first='Isaac' last='Bongen'] (Class of 2027, Transfer from Jesuit)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2132831' first='Malcolm' last='Weatherspoon'] (Class of 2027, Transfer from Mountain View, WA)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paxton Andes (Class of 2027, Transfer from Honolulu, HI)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matt Watson (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daxon Curtis (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Departures</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isaac Carr (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Duce Paschal (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2427510' first='Carter' last='Lockhart'] (Transferred to Nelson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2427524' first='Leo' last='Onishchenko'] (Transferred to Nelson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1756287' first='Elijah' last='Griffith'] (Transferred to Gresham)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1787372' first='Ryder' last='Zanon'] (Transferred to Southridge)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1582932' first='James' last='Wade'] (Transferred to Cactus Shadows, AZ)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additonal Contributions by Jed Tai</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->