6A: West Linn Lions – 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 West Linn Lions (6A) of the Three Rivers League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Travis Myers (2nd Season at West Linn)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Season's Record: 23-6</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":["2575672"],"_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-693273f976e8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big things ahead this senior season for the hard-working 6-foot-4 forward, who really shone in a number of events and camps we watched him at over the summer. A player who contributes in areas beyond just scoring, he was always a presence on the boards and defense, using his high motor and competitive to make a difference. He has a nice face-up shot that he will undoubtedly utilize this upcoming year at West Linn. (JT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2204980"],"_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-693273f976ee7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A reliable perimeter threat, Cade is a strong three-point shooter who spaces the floor effectively. He's a smart playmaker and moves exceptionally well without the ball, setting solid screens and flashing into open windows to keep the offense flowing. Cade brings great tenacity and team energy, competing hard every possession. Defensively, he shows good awareness both on and off the ball, consistently making the right reads and positioning himself well. (LL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Returners</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2393199' first='Markuss' last='Kagis'] (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Newcomers</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michael Coffman (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sloan Baker (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carson Smiley (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyson Donnerberg (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kallin Maxwell (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2951003' first='Carter' last='Perkins'] (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lachlan Brooks (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2393973' first='Blake' last='Lampert'] (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Departures</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trey Price (Transferred to Mater Dei, CA)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gavin Gross (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jalen Snook (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kevin Benson (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additional Contributions by Jed Tai &amp; Lorenzo Leaks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->