Updated Class of 2026 Rankings – The Top Five

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our post-ssummer update of the Class of 2026 rankings is complete and with the start of the season only a couple of months away, here's a look at the new top five.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1582928"],"_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-6723ad88c6eed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Remaining in the top spot is Paschal, who currently holds the most scholarship offers out of anyone else in the class. The 5-foot-11 do-it-all point guard is a triple-double threat whenever he steps out on the floor and recruiters like his all-around ability along with his college-ready physique. There's no question he'll be a major part of Central Catholic's quest to repeat as 6A state champs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1582927"],"_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":2365191,"_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-6723ad88c6f5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Remaining at number two is Montague, who's coming off a solid spring and summer playing with the NW Rotary Rebels on the EYBL. The shifty 6-foot-1 lefty has grown both physically and added athleticism to his game, allowing him to be extremely difficult to defend off the dribble as he creates for himself and others. He's since transferred to Roosevelt where he'll be a key piece in their quest for the 6A title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1582973"],"_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-6723ad88c6f9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Staying steady at number three is Lake, who continues to grow and mature both physically and with his game. The point guard is now able to easily finish at the rim on a regular basis and his ability to make shots and advanced knowledge of the game makes him a dominant offensive presence. He'll look to mesh with incoming transfer [player_tooltip player_id='2132800' first='Pat' last='Vialva Jr'] in a potent Timberwolves backcourt that should make plenty of noise on the 6A scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687834"],"_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-6723ad88c6fd9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The one major change in the top five is the ascent of Bridges into the Top Five. It's a testament to the hard work the 6-foot guard has put in on his body and his game as he's proven himself as one of the top scorers in the state. He is near unstoppable getting to the hoop and when his outside shot gets cooking, watch out. Forest Grove may be a sleeper team in 2024-25 and a lot of their success will rest on Bridges' shoulders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1951856"],"_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-6723ad88c7012"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rounding out the Top Five is Lawson, who like the others on the top of the rankings has continued to develop both physically and with his skills. Based on what we saw over the spring and summer, he could arguably be the top outside marksman in the Top Five and his ball-handling and passing skills have also shown improvement. The now 6-foot point guard stands to be one of the top players in all of 5A as Canby will be counting on him for points and floor leadership in their playoff push this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->