6A: South Eugene Axes – 2025-26 Season Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the high school season approaches, rosters are being released and I'm going to be previewing each team from the 6A and 5A levels. I'll go over each team's key players going into this coming season, list the returners/newcomers, and key departures. Here is the preview of the South Eugene Axes (6A) of the Southwest Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: George Zaninovich (1st Season)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Season's Record: 14-11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Players</strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447883"],"_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-691fa830dc1e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A top performer who had his offensive game clicking on all cylinders. The 6-foot-6 forward was on fire from deep, hitting 8 threes total, but scored at all three levels, capably using the dribble to create opportunities for himself in the mid-range. Used his solid build and willingness to be physical to be solid on the boards and with his on-the-ball defense. (JT)<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2731711"],"_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-691fa830dc25c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Perry, a 6'4 forward, is a strong, aggressive, and physical presence inside. He embraces contact, competes on both ends, and scores from multiple spots on the floor. A decent post player with the ability to step out and hit shots, he was one of the most impactful frontcourt players at the event. (AG)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2134770"],"_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-691fa830dc2bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good physical build at 6-foot-5 allowed him to be a tough matchup for defenders. The South Eugene junior ran the floor well, was tough on the boards, and finished well inside with a soft touch. Capably faced the basket and knocked down some jumpers as well. (JT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Returners</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2765288' first='Julius' last='Shafer'] (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jonah Alexander (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson Ingram (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robin Lin (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Newcomers</strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liam Reavis (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2950576' first='Levi' last='Cohen'] (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2792005' first='Brody' last='Domnich'] (Class of 2029)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tashi Alessi (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen Yuan (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ronan Gleeson (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Connor Weatherley (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Departures</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Levi Hawes (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additonal Contributions by Jed Tai</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->