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<p>The season has come to a close in a drama-filled finish at the 4A tournament. Gonzaga Prep edged out Puyallup to take the crown and after watching every game, and reviewing stats, here are the 4A All-State Tournament teams I've landed on.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">MVP</h3>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1696693' first='Drew' last='Jones'] | Puyallup | 2025</p>
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<p>46% FG, 37% 3PT, 88% FT, 25.8 pts, 3.8 rebs, 2.5 ast, 1.0 stl</p>
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<p>Second in the tournament in total scoring and scoring average, and was the driving force behind the 8-seed Vikings making a run to the title game. Hit the game-tying shot late in the championship and was clearly one of the most influential players in the tournament.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">First Team</h3>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1450996' first='Landen' last='Birley'] | West Valley | 2025</p>
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<p>42% FG, 17.7 pts, 5.0 rebs, 4.6 fd, 3.3 ast, 2.3 stl</p>
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<p>The consummate leader for West Valley, Birley led them to a fifth-place finish while finishing eighth in total scoring for the tournament.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1984490' first='Brogan' last='Howell'] | Gonzaga Prep | 2025</p>
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<p>39% FG, 73% FT, 11.0 pts, 3.3 rebs, 3.3 fd, 5.3 ast</p>
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<p>The most influential player on the championship team, Howell was tops in assists per game while playing stingy defense, and he hit the game-winning shot over Puyallup in the title game.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1685503' first='Landen' last='Northrop'] | Richland | 2026</p>
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<p>48% FG, 37% 3PT, 82% FT, 27.8 pts, 6.5 rebs, 5.5 fd, 4.0 ast, 1.5 blks, 0.8 stl</p>
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<p>Top-scorer across the tournament. He was dynamic from every spot on the floor and was tied for the lead in total assists while posting the second-most assists per game.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1450981' first='Josiah' last='Lee'] | Glacier Peak | 2025</p>
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<p>39% FG, 28% 3PT, 80% FT, 21.0 pts, 3.0 rebs, 4.0 fd, 1.3 ast, 0.5 to, 1.3 stl</p>
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<p>One of the highest-usage players at the tournament and only turned it over twice across four games. Third in scoring and led his team to a third-place finish.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1863196' first='Ethan' last='Harris'] | Camas | 2026</p>
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<p>44% FG, 30% 3PT, 83% FT, 18.3 pts, 6.3 rebs, 3.3 fd, 2.3 ast, 2.6 to, 3.0 blks, 1.3 stls</p>
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<p>Seventh in scoring while leading the tournament in blocks, Harris was a contributor across the board with his size and skill.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Second Team</h3>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021598' first='Daniel' last='Johnson'] | Auburn | 2026</p>
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<p>43% FG, 50% 3PT, 88% FT, 19.0 pts, 6.3 rebs, 5.3 fd, 1.3 blks, 1.3 stl</p>
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<p>One of the most efficient scorers of the tournament while providing solid defensive output.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2375347' first='Lance' last='Horntvedt'] | Richland | 2026</p>
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<p>57% FG, 83% FT, 20.5 pts, 9.3 rebs, 2.3 ast</p>
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<p>Very efficient, big-bodied guard who was close to averaging a double-double across four games.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1587955' first='Parker' last='Mills'] | West Valley | 2026</p>
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<p>44% FG, 63% FT, 12.3 pts, 6.3 rebs, 3.6 fd, 1.3 ast</p>
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<p>Solid low-post presence with soft shooting touch who helped balance West Valley's attack.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2827870' first='Jackson' last='Mott']</strong> | Gonzaga Prep | 2026</p>
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<p>40% FG, 10.0 pts, 8.7 rebs, 4.0 fd, 2.7 ast, 1.3 stl</p>
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<p>Near double-double threat who was solid making plays down low on the glass and passing out of the post.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1685506' first='Will' last='Nasinec'] | Puyallup | 2026</p>
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<p>48% FG, 60% FT, 13.5 pts, 8.5 rebs, 6.5 fd, 1.3 ast, 1.0 blks</p>
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<p>Had some big games for the runner-up Vikings and was a consistent secondary scoring option and solid rebounder.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Third Team</h3>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1450988' first='Jace' last='Vanvoorhis'] | Camas | 2025</p>
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<p>48% FG, 41% 3PT, 16.3 pts, 5.7 rebs, 4.0 ast, 2.0 stl</p>
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<p>Put up some great stats on their way to a sixth-place finish. Big engine player whose impact was felt on both ends.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2622806' first='Carter' last='Nilson'] | Gonzaga Prep | 2026</p>
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<p>37% FG, 26% 3PT, 87% FT, 13.7 pts, 7.0 rebs, 1.7 stls</p>
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<p>Provided solid scoring throughout the tournament and was a threat from deep to stretch defenses while also making some tough plays down low.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1863244' first='Mason' last='Sonntag'] | Puyallup | 2026</p>
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<p>47% FG, 70% FT, 9.8 pts, 6.8 rebs, 1.0 blks</p>
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<p>Super consistent contributor for Puyallup. Big on the glass on both ends and was a key defender for them.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2473468' first='Austin' last='Birley'] | West Valley | 2028</p>
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<p>46% FG, 50% 3PT, 9.7 pts, 4.3 rebs, 1.3 ast, 1.0 blk, 3.0 stl</p>
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<p>Just a freshman, Birley came through with some clutch shots for the Rams and his length helped make some plays defensively.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1631543' first='Hudson' last='Floyd'] | Gonzaga Prep | 2025</p>
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<p>50% FG, 33% 3PT, 66% FT, 9.0 pts, 3.3 rebs, 3.3 fd, 2.0 ast, 0.7 stl</p>
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<p>A key contributor on a balanced Bullpups squad, Floyd's outside shooting and secondary facilitating were big factors in their title run.</p>
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The season has come to a close in a drama-filled finish at the 4A tournament. Gonzaga Prep edged out Puyallup to take the crown and after watching every game, and reviewing stats, here are the 4A All-State Tournament teams I've landed on.
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