Postseason Favorites: Class 2A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Postseason play is getting really close as teams are about to finish their regular season games. Here are some teams who are favorites to win it all in their classes, in my eyes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Selah HS</em></strong>: Current Record: 17-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Selah has dropped two games this season, both being non conference games against West Valley and Mercer Island. They have a very impressive win over dominate 2A Lynden as well as winning their conference games, most in comfortable fashion. [player_tooltip player_id='2384352' first='Oliver' last='Pepper'] has grown into a player that really knows how to score the ball and help lead his team to easy victories, creating buckets for the whole squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Tumwater HS</em></strong>: Current Record: 17-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tumwater has sprung on a 16 game win streak after dropping their second game of the season to Capital, a non-conference game. They haven't had the toughest non-conference schedule compared to other 2A squads but with the momentum and team play at an high and rolling smoothly, they are a threat in the postseason. Ethan Bello has really evolved his game to be a well rounded player on both sides of the court while Luke Overbay is strong with the ball and brings a high motor to this team. Don't sleep on Tumwater.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>RA Long HS</strong></em>: Current Record: 19-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RA Long has dominated all season long, only having a couple games where they didn't win by 10-15+. They play fast, quick, and as a team which is really going to be a difference maker as the season goes into the biggest games yet. [player_tooltip player_id='2878369' first='Landon' last='Irwin'] is a tough guard who knows how to break down defenders and get his buckets. Down low they have [player_tooltip player_id='2307318' first='Rhet' last='Young'], a matchup nightmare for any team given he stands at 6'9".</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Anacortes HS</em></strong>: Current Record: 15-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anacortes is a team that has gone under the radar a lot this season but have stayed playing at a high level over the past couple seasons. [player_tooltip player_id='2844981' first='Spencer' last='Roberts'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2844985' first='Lucas' last='Roberts'] have stepped up big for this team, growing their games and becoming well rounded players on the court. They can rely on those two to get buckets and the supporting cast gets their job done, plus this is one of the best defensive teams in the 2A class. They have a huge matchup against Lynden next week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lynden HS:</em></strong> Current Record: 13-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaking of Lynden, you can't include a team that has won 3 of the last 4 state titles in an article like this. The Lions haven't looked the same this season but have been plagued with injuries. [player_tooltip player_id='2729681' first='Spencer' last='Adams'] missed key games with a shoulder injury while Ty Jorgensen missed the beginning half of the season due to an injury suffered over the summer. Both are back now and getting back into their game rhythm, which could end up being a problem for the 2A class. The Lions still have the matchup against Anacortes, plus a big cross-town matchup with 1A powerhouse Lynden Christian. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Bremerton HS</strong></em>: Current Record: 16-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When you're the defending champions and brought back a majority of last years players, you'll end up being a favorite all season long. Bremerton has done that while not missing a step from last season. [player_tooltip player_id='2375385' first='Jalen' last='Davis'] is still a top player in this state regardless of class, with only one player ([player_tooltip player_id='1702934' first='Tyran' last='Stokes']) maybe being better. Davis is a pure bucket getter and makes it look effortless while out there. His supporting cast knocks down shots and plays elite defense, making this team a top team in the 2A class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->