6A: Barlow Bruins – 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 Barlow Bruins (6A) of the Mt Hood Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Tom Johnson (40th Season at Barlow, 671-316 Record)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Season's Record: 27-3, State Champions</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":["1978342"],"_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-692dea73e17b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He had a nice mix of an inside presence who can also knock down the three. Showed he can shoot in various situations, walking into threes in transition, catching high in the corner and getting it off quickly with defenders closing out, and hitting off swings in the half court. Also did well in establishing low position for boards and did a good job pushing the ball up with the dribble or the pass. (RM)<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2026890"],"_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-692dea73e1826"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Super fundamental guard that showed a great feel for the game and was a leader on the floor whenever he was in the game. Competed hard on both ends, took what the defense gave him, and made plays for both himself and teammates with incredible balance while also getting the job done on defense. Barlow graduates a lot of firepower but the return of the 6-foot junior guard will keep them competitive. (JT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2026889"],"_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-692dea73e187f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gentry, a 6'1" combo guard, brings strong defensive energy and a team-first mentality to the floor. He's an active on-ball defender who consistently forces turnovers, often grabbing a couple of steals per game. Offensively, he's a decent outside shooter who plays within the system and makes smart decisions. Gentry's effort, defensive instincts, and willingness to do the little things make him a valuable guard with plenty of upside. (AG)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Returners</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caleb Perry (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stan Bozhduga (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drew Miller (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Newcomers</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kai Meyer (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Izaiah Robinson (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaxon Wagner (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cris Velasco (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gabe Burnette (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3037264' first='Greyson' last='Aho'] (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper Muzzy (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Departures</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jalen Atkins (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brayden Barron (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mason Bierbrauer (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blake Hills (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additional Contributions by Jed Tai &amp; Ryan Morgan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->