4A Third-Team All-State Tournament Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out our third-team all-tournament analysis from this years' 4A state tournament in Tacoma. Be sure to check out our <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/03/4a-first-team-all-state-tournament-breakdown/">first-team</a> and <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/03/4a-second-team-all-state-tournament-breakdown/">second-team</a> selections too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2384344"],"_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-69b78bb4a1213"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>14.3 pts 11.3 reb (5.7 off) - 63% FG</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heide was a force inside all tournament. He had the most offensive rebounds, seven more than the next player. He was the only player to average a double-double at the tournament, and was consistent, notching one in each of Mount Si's three games. His best game came against Puyallup where he scored 20 points to go along with 14 boards (six offensive) while shooting 9-of-12 from the field. He was efficient and consistent, and played a big role in the Wildcats rebounding from a tough quarterfinal loss to claim fourth-place at the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2375333"],"_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-69b78bb4a12b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>14.3 pts 9.5 reb 1.8 stl - 67.5% FG</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Albright's size and toughness inside had been a key marker of balance for the Grizzlies all year, and an opportunity for mismatches. He was a consistent impact player at this years' tournament, putting in the most field goals of any player, and shooting 67.5% from the field, good for third-best among all players. This production and efficiency was highlighted in their win over West Valley for a spot in the fourth-place/sixth-place game. It was a rematch from earlier in the year, one where Albright and [player_tooltip player_id='1587955' first='Parker' last='Mills'] went at it the entire game and Glacier Peak won by five. This time, Albright would make sure they had nothing to sweat over. He poured in 24 points and 13 rebounds, converting on a tournament-high 11 FGM.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863250"],"_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-69b78bb4a132a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>12.0 pts 1.8 stl - 53.1% FG/46.7% 3PT</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bennett is another one of Emerald Ridge's seniors who made school history. Not only did they win the first trophy in Jag's men's basketball history, they did so by taking down the top seed at the tournament. He was efficient from different levels, balanced in his attack, and he made big plays in big spots. Not only did he hit some big shots down the stretch, but he made big plays on defense and going after loose balls, all culminating in a new bar set for Emerald Ridge boys basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685495"],"_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-69b78bb4a1397"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>11.7 pts 6.7 reb 1.7 stl 1.7 blk - 35.7% 3PT</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cummings came in to the tournament with a unique skill set, and he capitalized on that ability by finishing tied for third in 3PM and tied for second in blocked shots. He had his biggest game in the trophy round against Emerald Ridge where he finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and two steals, while converting 5-of-9 from deep. He wasn't as efficient in their earlier games, but his presence and versatility were big factors, and it always seemed when his shots did fall, they came in big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685504"],"_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-69b78bb4a1404"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>10.3 pts</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gonzaga Prep played a unique style of basketball at the Tacoma Dome, one that helped them make it back to the state title game for the second year in a row. Defense was a huge part of their success, but Groves' inside-out shot-making also proved to be an integral factor in their run. He could bully a defender inside and get a short hook to go, or spot up outside and nail backbreaking threes. He came through in a number of key spots, none more crucial than the game-winning shot against Puyallup in double overtime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2827870"],"_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-69b78bb4a1476"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>13.0 reb</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mott and his 13 rebounds per game were pretty emblematic of just how the Bullpups were going to play at The Dome, gritty. He led the tournament in total rebounds and rebounds per game, while Gonzaga Prep were second in total rebounds. Mott also made the most of his trips to the foul line, converting on 9-of-9 attempts, and was one of just three players to make all their foul shots, though he made nearly twice as many as the next guy. His team was also the top team in free throw percentage at the tournament. So, Mott not only played a big role in terms of a statistical advantage out there, but he also set the tone for how his team wanted to play and amplified some of their strengths.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->