College Commitment – Calvin Yoder (2026 South Eugene)

For Calvin Yoder Calvin Yoder 6'6" | SF/SG South Eugene | 2026 State OR , there was no longer a reason to wait. The all-around 6-foot-5 forward from South Eugene decided that Pierce College in Tacoma would be the best place for him to begin his college career, and on Senior Night last Friday the Axe announced his future plans before going out and upsetting South Medford.

"They were the first team to offer me and they just have everything I need," Yoder said. "I'm really good with the coaches there and it's just going to be a good situation for me. They have a really nice facility, they have some good online classes that I'll be taking, and then, just a good location - I've kind of always wanted to live up by Seattle, so that was a big part of my decision."

No question Yoder liked the fit off the court - but liked it on as well. "I really like what the coaches have to offer with their head coach being more defensive oriented and their assistant coach being more offensive oriented," Yoder said. "It's just going to be a really good situation for me."

A talented scorer both inside and out, Yoder has a quick and accurate release from deep which has helped him be one of South Eugene's top three this season along with junior Elijah Gabriel Elijah Gabriel 6'5" | SF/CG South Eugene | 2027 State OR and fellow senior Cameron Perry Cameron Perry 6'4" | SF/SG South Eugene | 2026 State OR . The win in their last home game certainly felt good to them all and after one more game, it's on to the post-season.

"It was huge to get it on senior night and then we just got to get Roseburg on Tuesday," Yoder said.

Our congratulations go out to Yoder and his family on his decision. He currently ranks as the #30 player in the PrepHoops Oregon Class of 2026 rankings.