2026 5A State Tournament – Session 1 Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5A State Tournament kicked off at Linfield University on Wednesday. Here are some of the top performers from the first afternoon session, where Crook County defeated Crater, 66-36, and Summit got past Thurston, 69-65.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2747514"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3556622,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69b59e331cb9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lowenbach posted a stat-line that we've come to expect this season with 20 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocked shots. Whether the senior big man positioned himself at the top of the key where he capably found guys cutting to the basket or got down low for scores, he was completely dominant in all phases of the game. In attendance watching him play included coaches from Western Oregon and Idaho State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2747516"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3556624,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69b59e331cc93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The high scorer of the game session was Jonas, who efficently posted 24 points in a variety of ways. He shot 3-for-7 from three, nailed a number of pull-up jumpers, and was out on the fast break getting finishes. Active on the defensive end, he grabbed 3 steals as the Cowboys were able to really shut down Crater offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2575668"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3556625,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69b59e331cd4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Proving himself as the ultimate matchup nightmare for defenses as a 6-foot-7 point guard, the Summit senior posted a stat-stuffing 26-point, 10-rebound double-double to go along with 6 assists, 3 blocks, and 5 steals in one of the best all-around performances we've seen all season. The point total of the Middlebury College commit included a sizzling 11-for-12 shooting from the free throw line, the results coming from him taking smaller defenders down low and giving them no choice but to foul him underneath.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1606559"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3556638,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69b59e331cdf5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The overall shooting percentages at the end of the game may not look impressive, but Tompkins made some big shots when Summit needed them in their win over Thurston. The senior stepped up and knocked down a couple of threes and defensively, made some big plays including three blocked shots. The Puget Sound commit finished with 14 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2766279"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3556661,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69b59e331ce91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The top performer from a team that didn't win in Session 1 was arguably the Colts big man. With teammates [player_tooltip player_id='2744978' first='Lucas' last='Labounty'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2460163' first='Treyson' last='Hill'] having off shooting days, the sophomore picked up the slack by getting a number of buckets down low. When he sets up shop in the lane and gets the ball, the lefty is very difficult to stop as he's very light on his feet, has the bulk to physically dominante defenders, and has a soft touch on his shot. He posted 21 points on 9-for-12 field goal shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->