6A: Lakeridge Pacers – 2025-26 Season Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the high school season begins, 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 Lakeridge Pacers (6A) of the Three Rivers League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Jimmy Watts (3rd Season at Lakeridge, 23-26 Record)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Season's Record: 9-16</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":["2689773"],"_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-69326984a78b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leake, is a reliable perimeter threat who can't be left open. He's a solid three-point shooter who scores effectively both off the catch and off the dribble. Leake handles the ball well, contributes on the glass, and holds his own defensively. When he gets into a rhythm, he can catch fire and shift the momentum of a game with his shooting. (AG)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132794"],"_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-69326984a7955"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Multi-level scorer who was getting buckets from the 3×3 action on forward. Looked sharp with his shot from long range, was soft with his pull-up jumper, and had a number of buckets around the basket. Despite his lean 6-foot-3 frame, the Lakeridge junior was able to absorb contact and finish. Contributed as a rebounder and passer as well. (JT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Returners</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyle Nichols (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2714908' first='Heath' last='Outcalt'] (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Newcomers</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2056867' first='Caiden' last='Dickey'] (Class of 2027, Transfer from Tigard)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2535866' first='Brady' last='Watts'] (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2427520' first='Nathan' last='Cho'] (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2368615' first='Kyle' last='Frank'] (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shawn Johnson-Riley (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alex Dyer (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trevyn Pei (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2947236' first='Hudson' last='Francetich'] (Class of 2029)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carson Pickens (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2948050' first='Daniyal' last='Lewis'] (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Departures</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jack Clarke (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sean McCarty (Class of 2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valentin Faucher (Class of 2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additional Contribution by Jed Tai</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->