Oregon Class 6A girls basketball 2022-23 season preview: Who will step up in the Three Rivers League?

It’s time for the winter seasons to get going, and the Three Rivers League is likely to be a large open race this season.

Lakeridge went 13-1 in league play final 12 months to win the Three Rivers League title, with West Linn scorching on the Pacers’ heels with a 12-2 report.

Right here’s a preview of the Three Rivers League with groups listed in alphabetical order:

LAKE OSWEGO LAKERS

Coach: Kaitlin Jackson

2021-22 report: 4-19

Gamers to observe: The Lakers are returning all-league honorable point out junior Riley Ha.

Outlook: Jackson didn’t reply to requests for remark.

LAKERIDGE PACERS

Coach: Jason Brown

2021-22 report: 23-6

Gamers to observe: Lakeridge’s high returners are Keelie O’Hollaren, Karemn Perry, Natalie Langer, and Jadyn Harrell. Brown mentioned he’s excited so as to add sophomore wing Caiden Levrets, junior submit Zoey Davis and three freshmen to the roster.

Outlook: Brown mentioned the energy of the lineup this season shall be in its scoring. The Pacers are at present engaged on their crew chemistry, he mentioned.

OREGON CITY PIONEERS

Coach: Tiffani Traver

2021-22 report: 17-9

Gamers to observe: Oregon Metropolis graduated 5 seniors in 2021-22. Juniors Mollie Miller and Megan Craig are the highest returners. Traver mentioned she’s excited so as to add seniors Kyleigh Muth and Jaycee Stiegeler, juniors Samara Lugo and Daisy Boling-Schmidt, and sophomore Kaylee Wiese.

Outlook: The Pioneers’ youth goes to be a double-edged sword this 12 months, Traver mentioned. The crew lacks expertise, however Traver mentioned they play quick and work very laborious. The most important key early within the season shall be staying aggressive in video games as they get that dwell expertise.

ST. MARYS BLUES

Coach: Sheena Moore

2021-22 report: 7-16

Gamers to observe: The Blues aren’t returning any all-league choice from final season.

Outlook: Moore didn’t reply to requests for remark.

TIGARD TIGERS

Coach: Erica Hansen

2021-22 report: 10-15

Gamers to observe: Tigard is returning all-league honorable point out senior Hailey Shimojima.

Outlook: Hansen didn’t reply to requests for remark.

TUALATIN TIMBERWOLVES

Coach: Wes Pappas

2021-22 report: 14-11

Gamers to observe: The Timberwolves are returning Olivia Poulivaati, a six foot senior and Nevada commit who missed her junior season as a consequence of an damage. Tualatin can also be welcoming again seniors Tabi Searle, Anna Sherman, Quinn McMillen and Olivia Silliman. They’re additionally getting junior Jaylyn Arosemena. Pappas mentioned he’s exited for a troublesome freshman class that features six gamers, together with level guard Ries Miadich and posts Alex Padilla and Maaya Lucas who could also be fast sport changers for the crew.

Outlook: Pappas mentioned the Timberwolves’ measurement and physicality would be the strengths of the crew this 12 months. Tualtin is returning all 5 starters from final 12 months and getting a Division I recruit again from damage. The Timberwolves are hoping to compete for a league title this 12 months.

WEST LINN LIONS

Coach: Brooke Cates

2021-22 report: 17-9

Gamers to observe: The Lions aren’t returning any all-league honorees from 2021-22.

Outlook: Cates didn’t reply to request for remark.

— Nik Streng, nstreng@oregonian.com, @NikStreng