NW June D1 Event Primer: Bremerton, Central Valley

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up in our preview of the NW June D1 Recruiting Event, the defending 2A State Champs and a Central Valley team that made a big leap last season. [player_tooltip player_id='2375385' first='Jalen' last='Davis'] is the big name here, but both teams have multiple prospects worth scouting. Be sure to check out the rest of our coverage as we get ready for the big recruiting weekend on June 27th and 28th.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bremerton (WA)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Classification: 2A </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025-26 Record: 24-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Key Players</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2625759' first='Enoch' last='Taylor'] <strong>6-1 SG 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glue-type guard who plays with a solid motor, can fill in some gaps with his spot scoring, and does a lot of little things for this team. Had a number of big scoring games while the team was missing [player_tooltip player_id='2375385' first='Jalen' last='Davis'] for a bit last winter, and provides a lot of energy on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2625567' first='Aaron' last='Matthews']<strong> 6-2 PG 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very solid point guard who has put together a solid spring season. Shoots the three at a good clip, can play at different tempos, and does a good job working for great shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2835707' first='Jr' last='Davis-McWhorter'] <strong>6-2 SG 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Off-guard who is a solid 3-point shooter, and has an excellent midrange pull-up. He does a good job finding space off the ball, or utilizing fakes and getting into space with efficient dribbles. Has a long reach too, which helps him get tips and pokes guarding the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2375385' first='Jalen' last='Davis'] <strong>6-4 PG 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A consensus Top-20 player nationally, Davis continues to raise his stock and pick up offers. He's led them to back-to-back 2A titles, and does it as a high-level processor who makes everyone around him better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2544176' first='Jay' last='Beahan'] <strong>6-11 C 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big target around the paint, Beahan has continued to improve as an off ball mover to put himself in better spots to receive the ball. He's got some decent lift, which has shown up in his above the rim finishing and rebounding. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Central Valley (WA)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Classification: 3A </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025-26 Record: 18-8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Key Players</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140806' first='Cameron' last='Walls'] <strong>5-11 PG 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solid guard on both ends of the floor who paces them offensively with his ability to create for himself and others. Provides disciplined on ball defense, can score from each level, and does a good job managing the game for them. Has the ability to step up in big moments and deliver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jace Nordhagen 6-2 SG 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Player with a good motor who will make all the little hustle plays throughout a game. Gets on the floor, works to contribute on the glass, and works on defense. Will get in on the offensive glass to manufacture extra possessions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140850' first='Orland' last='Axton'] <strong>6-4 SF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatile wing who has become a reliable 3-point threat. Can create off the bounce, shows good toughness inside to score around bodies, and has the length/athleticism to be a solid defender/rebounder. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2928237' first='Arjun' last='Kandola'] <strong>6-5 SF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wing with some good size who can shoot at a good clip from 3-point range. Able to use his length to make some plays defensively too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140814' first='Emerson' last='Lippoldt'] <strong>6-7 PF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong post man who displays good touch around the paint. Has a good enough jumper to knock down midrange shots and even step out to hit a three with space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->