Underdog Teams: Class 4A

Devin Record November 29, 2025 @ 12:30 PM

Now with the season underway and my state championship predictions posted, here I wanted to check out who could be some underdog teams to keep an eye on as the season gets underway.   4A State Title Prediction: <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/11/devins-state-title-predictions-class-4a/">https://prephoops.com/2025/11/devins-state-title-predictions-class-4a/</a>   Lake Washington - Record Last Year: 19-8 - Lost opening round of state tournament   [player_tooltip player_id='2144895' first='Jayden' last='Hunt'] is a real difference maker on the court, becoming a more well rounded player since last season. He can score at all 3 levels all while getting his teammates involved well too. [player_tooltip player_id='1685495' first='Mateo' last='Cummings'] is a big who stretches the floor and hits jumpers with ease. He fights hard for rebounds and knows how to seal opponents down low easily. [player_tooltip player_id='2563232' first='Matei' last='Olteanu'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2835548' first='Omer' last='Ziklik'] are some other key players for this team too.   Chiawana - Record Last Year: 20-5 - Did not make state   Chiawana is a team who is full of players who fight hard and play as a team. They will have just a few pieces graduate from last season and with the majority coming back, they will have good experience at the varsity level. [player_tooltip player_id='1863245' first='Gage' last='Williams'] will have a big impact and stands around 6'4" and uses his length and size to his advantage. [player_tooltip player_id='2548212' first='Messiah' last='Guy'] is another player who will have a good role with the team despite being an underclassman.   Mead - Record Last Year: 19-5 - Did not make state   Mead will see a lot of athletes graduating and it could be considered a rebuild to some but I believe they could potentially be a contender in the class. Cooper Daines adds a ton height down low and can protect the paint at a high level. [player_tooltip player_id='1685500' first='Karson' last='Maze'] has taken one of the biggest steps out of any 2027 graduate and could be a big riser in the class. He scores from all levels but his ability to break down defenders is what stands out the most. they have other key current seniors who will play big roles.

Now with the season underway and my state championship predictions posted, here I wanted to check out who could be some underdog teams to keep an eye on as the season gets underway.