6A Oregon girls basketball second-round recap: Top stars, best games, biggest wins

The Class 6A Oregon high school girls basketball playoffs continued Saturday with Round 2 action around the state.

By Dan Brood

The Class 6A Oregon high school girls basketball playoffs continued Saturday with Round 2 action around the state. Here's a game-by-game summary of the action. 

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Jesuit 54, Sherwood 41

For the Jesuit girls basketball team, when it comes to the upcoming Class 6A state tournament, the objective is plain, clear and simply stated. 

“We’re looking to win,” Crusaders sophomore forward Kendra Hicks said with a smile. 

To achieve that goal, Jesuit first had to earn a spot in the eight-team field.

Although it certainly wasn’t easy, the Crusaders did just that.

Jesuit clinched a spot in the state tournament by fighting its way past a persistent Sherwood squad in a state playoff second-round contest Saturday at Jesuit High School. 

“It means a lot,” said Jesuit junior guard Emma Sixta, who led all scorers with 23 points. “We’ve been working really hard as a team and I feel like we’ve had a really good season, and to get to the Chiles Center (site of the Class 6A state tournament) means a lot. It’s a big thing. It’s really cool.”

“This just really solidifies our connection and our teamwork together,” Hicks said. “This shows that we come to compete every game, and we just cherish our time on court together.” 

Jesuit, the Metro League runner-up, improved to 24-3. The Crusaders will face Barlow in a Class 6A state tournament quarterfinal at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center.

“We just have to keep fighting, keep pushing, working hard and focusing on our fundamentals, and compete every game,” Hicks said.

“Barlow is obviously a really good team, but I think that if we bring the energy that we brought today, and if we work together, we’ll be fine,” Sixta said.

Sixta scored 12 of her game-high 23 points from the free throw line. She had three steals and three assists. Hicks had 15 points to go with nine rebounds and two steals. Junior guard Avery Edwards had 11 points, four steals and four rebounds. 

“I was just really excited,” Hicks said. “I knew it was a big thing for our team, and a big thing for our coaches, too, and it was just an exciting feeling. It was so fun. I’m so excited. We’re all so excited.”

“It was really great to know that we made it this far, and to have another chance to keep the team together,” Sixta said.

Junior Tessa Randall and senior Carly Hick each scored two points for the Crusaders, and junior Audrey Kent had one.

Sherwood standout sophomore post Ava Heiden had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. She had two steals. Senior Mandie Jensen had eight points and two steals. Laney Snelling, Sophia Carleton and Keeley McCaulley each scored four points. Jaclyn Barritt, Sabrina Flowers and Mckenna Rump had two apiece.

Sherwood, the Pacific Conference champion, ended its season 15-10. 

Beaverton 37, Westview 22

The top-ranked Beavers got off to a fast start, and they never looked back.

Beaverton, after jumping out to an 11-1 first-quarter lead, powered its way over Metro League rival Westview in a game played at Beaverton High School.

“We played very solid team defense and shared the ball well offensively,” Beaverton coach Kathy Naro said.

Juniors Zoe Borter and Maddie Naro led the way for Beaverton, each scoring 14 points, with Naro sinking four 3-pointers.

“It was an overall tremendous team win,” Kathy Naro said.

Beaverton, the Metro League champion and the No. 1 team in the final OSAA power rankings, improved to 23-1. The Beavers will face West Linn in a Class 6A state tournament quarterfinal at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center.

Westview, the No. 4 team out of the Metro League, finished its season 17-9.

West Linn 56, Cleveland 55

West Linn, with senior Alana Molden scoring on a short-range banker, coming off a pass from senior Isabella McVicker, with just 1.1 seconds showing on the clock, earned a one-point victory over Cleveland in a game played at West Linn High School. 

“Oh my goodness, that was over-the-top amazing,” West Linn coach Brooke Cates said. “That was a barn-burner of a game.”

McVicker led a balanced West Linn scoring attack with 11 points, including two 3-pointers. Senior post Audrey Kehoe had nine points and seven rebounds. Molden had nine points to go with four rebounds and three steals. Senior Olivia McVicker had 10 points, going 5 for 5 from the free throw line. Senior Campbell Sheffield sank two 3-pointers while scoring 10 points, and freshman Allie Roden scored six points. 

“That was 100-percent a group effort,” Cates said. “This was such a great team win. It’s amazing what can happen when no one cares who gets the credit.”

West Linn, the No. 2 team out of the Three Rivers League, moved to 17-7. The Lions will face top-ranked Beaverton in a Class 6A state quarterfinal at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center. 

For Cleveland, sophomore Addy Huss led the way with 23 points. Sophomore Malia Waiwaiole added 16 points for the Warriors, and sophomore Kamakila Waiwaiole scored 10.

Cleveland, the No. 4 squad out of the Portland Interscholastic League, ended its season 16-11. 

Clackamas 65, Grants Pass 31

Clackamas notched its 16th consecutive victory, topping the Lady Cavers in a second-round state playoff game at Clackamas High School. 

Freshman sensation Jazzy Davidson helped lead Clackamas to the win, scoring a game-high 30 points on a 14-for-18 shooting night. She had five steals and three assists. Freshman guard Sara Barhoum added 10 points for the Cavaliers, sinking a couple of 3-pointers, while also having two rebounds, two assists and a steal. Junior center Eliza Buerk had eight points, five rebounds and two assists.

Clackamas, a Mt. Hood Conference co-champion, improved to 25-2. The Cavaliers will take on Lakeridge in a Class 6A state tournament quarterfinal at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center.

For Grants Pass, sophomore guard Brooke Anderson scored a team-high 16 points. Sophomore guard Brooklyn Wakefield added eight points, sinking two 3-pointers.

Grants Pass, the No. 3 team out of the Southwest Conference, finished its season 13-10. 

Lakeridge 54, Oregon City 39

Lakeridge topped Three Rivers League foe Oregon City for the third straight time this season, and, with the third victory over the Pioneers, the Pacers are moving on to the Class 6A state tournament.

Lakeridge earned its tournament bid by running to a win at Lakeridge High School.

“Our defense tonight was strong,” Lakeridge coach Jason Brown said. “We frustrated them early and had a 28-16 lead at the half. We were solid in the second half and won the game 54-39.” 

Junior wing Keelie O’Hollaren had a huge game for Lakeridge. She scored a game-high 23 points, shooting at a 4-for-7 clip from 3-point range. She had 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals. 

Senior guard Reese Ericson added 17 points, eight assists, six rebounds and five steals. Senior post Kiersten Weiler had eight points, seven rebounds and four blocked shots, and senior guard Kemper Flood had six points, six rebounds and two steals. 

Lakeridge, the Three Rivers League champion, moved to 22-4. The Pacers will face Clackamas in a Class 6A state tournament quarterfinal at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center. 

Oregon City, the No. 3 team out of the Three Rivers League, finished its season 17-9. 

South Medford 52, Sheldon 31

South Medford was able to break open a game that was close at the half, pulling away from Southwest Conference rival Sheldon with a 12-point third-quarter swing, giving the Panthers an 18-point lead going to the fourth quarter on their way to getting a 21-point victory at South Medford High School and earning a state tournament berth. 

“It’s never easy to beat a team three times in the same season, and I’m really proud of how the kids competed tonight,” South Medford coach Tom Cole said. “It’s an opportunity we work all season to achieve, and getting there is a great accomplishment.” 

Senior guard Lottie Dillard led a balanced South Medford scoring attack with 14 points. Junior guard Donovyn Hunter added 13 points, eight rebounds and four steals. Senior post Sierra Logue had six points to go with 11 rebounds and four blocked shots.

The Panthers defense helped force Sheldon into 16 turnovers. 

South Medford, the Southwest Conference champion, improved to 23-3. The Panthers will face Benson in a Class 6A state tournament quarterfinal contest at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center.

Senior guard Paityn Rhode led Sheldon with 12 points. Sophomore guard Kinley Pappas added nine for the Irish.

Sheldon, the No. 2 team out of the Southwest Conference, finished its season 16-10. 

Benson 64, Jefferson 62

They’re young, they’re rivals, and they had a heck of a game.

And, at the end of the game, Benson got to celebrate a victory — and a berth in the Class 6A state tournament.

In a battle of talented, youthful Portland Interscholastic League squads, the Techsters came away with a two-point win in a second-round state playoff game at the Marshall campus. 

Junior guard Malaya LeSueur helped lead the way for Benson, scoring a game-high 22 points, including 19 in the second half. Senior post Mahogany Chandler-Roberts added 18 for the Techsters. Sophomore Maurianna Hashemian-Orr scored 12 points. Sophomore Olivia Hinck had a game-clinching steal as time was running out.

Benson, the PIL champion, improved to 21-4. The Techsters will play South Medford in a Class 6A state tournament quarterfinal Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center. 

Jefferson, which starts four freshmen and a sophomore, was led by freshman Abrianna Lawrence, who scored 16 points. Freshman Keymorah Johnson added 14 points for the Democrats. Freshman Chauncy Andersen scored 13, and sophomore Brooklyn Chatman had 12. 

Jefferson, a PIL co-runner-up, finished its season 17-9. 

Barlow 56, Ida B. Wells 41

Barlow rallied from a one-point halftime deficit to get a 15-point win over Ida B. Wells in a second-round state playoff game at Barlow High School.

Junior Annie Koenig helped lead the second-half rally for the Bruins. Her lunging one-handed layup helped give Barlow a 43-38 lead going to the fourth quarter. Barlow made 11 of 15 free throws in the final stanza to wrap up the victory.

Koenig scored a game-high 25 points, going 16 for 17 from the free throw line. Junior guard Kennedie Shuler had 12 points, six rebounds and two assists, senior guard Lindsay Barden scored eight points, and senior Melanie Hiu had three rebounds and three assists for the Bruins. 

Barlow, a Mt. Hood Conference co-champion, improved to 23-3. The Bruins will face Jesuit in a Class 6A state tournament quarterfinal game at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center.

Senior post Eliza DeGuilio led Ida B. Wells with 19 points. Senior guard Charlotte Richman added 15 for the Guardians.

Ida B. Wells, a Portland Interscholastic League co-runner-up, finished its season 21-6.