Spotlight on Oregon’s Top Boys Basketball Players of the Week

Jalen Atkins

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As the high school basketball season heats up, several players across Oregon are stepping up and making significant contributions to their teams.

From game-winning shots to impressive double-doubles, these athletes are showcasing their skills and leaving a lasting impact on the court.

Here’s a look at some exceptional performances from Oregon high school boys basketball players:

Cole Adee, South Medford

The senior guard contributed 20 points, tallied six steals, and netted the game-winning shot in the dying seconds, helping the Panthers secure a 52-51 victory at Willamette during a Southwest Conference matchup.

Jalen Atkins, Barlow

The senior guard stepped up to score 22 points and provided six assists for the Bruins in their 58-52 triumph over David Douglas in a Mt. Hood Conference contest.

Sean Baker, Clackamas

The senior wing recorded 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Cavaliers in a close 68-63 defeat to Sandy in a Mt. Hood Conference matchup hosted at Clackamas High School.

RJ Barhoum, Clackamas

The sophomore guard exploded for 30 points, including eight three-pointers, while also providing four assists in the Cavaliers’ 68-63 loss against Sandy during the Mt. Hood Conference event at Clackamas High School. He added another 20 points and five assists in a 61-58 loss to West Linn.

Owen Bentea, Roseburg

The senior celebrated a milestone by scoring 27 points, surpassing the 1,000-point mark for his high school career, and also contributed eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals in a 62-57 nonleague victory at Century.

Jayden Churchwell, Yoncalla

The junior post made a significant impact with 26 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Eagles to a 57-40 win over Pacific during a Skyline League matchup.

Colin Cordle, South Albany

In another standout performance for the RedHawks, the senior guard dropped 31 points to help secure a 73-66 victory at McKay in a Mid-Willamette Conference contest.

Easton Curtis, North Medford

The senior guard registered a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Black Tornado to a 66-51 victory against Roseburg in a Southwest Conference contest held at Roseburg High School.

Deryk Farmer, Cascade Christian

The junior wing demonstrated his skills with 20 points, six steals, and five assists, contributing to the Challengers’ impressive 73-43 home win over North Valley in Southern Oregon Conference action.

Valentin Faucher, Lakeridge

The senior shined by scoring a game-high 28 points, going 10 for 10 from the free-throw line, while adding four rebounds, two assists, and a steal in the Pacers’ 65-56 victory over Tigard in their Three Rivers League opener at Lakeridge High School.

Ter’Rae Foster, Gresham

The freshman guard made valuable contributions by scoring 20 points and providing seven assists in a 69-64 nonleague loss to Southridge, then followed it up with 16 points (including 13 in the fourth quarter) and five assists during a 64-61 defeat to Central Catholic in a Mt. Hood Conference opener.

Kaeden Garcia, Elmira

The junior guard delivered a solid performance with 26 points, converting 9 of 9 from the free-throw line, along with four rebounds, despite the Falcons falling 54-49 to Pleasant Hill in a Mountain Valley Conference opener at Elmira High School.

Jason Grady, Westview

The senior showcased a double-double performance with a game-high 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Wildcats to a 53-38 win over Beaverton in a Metro League game held at Beaverton High School.

Cade Hartenstein, North Marion

In a notable display, the junior guard scored 33 points to lead the Huskies to a 68-61 win against Molalla during a nonleague contest at North Marion High School.

Jaylen Hill, De La Salle North Catholic

The senior forward produced a remarkable double-double for the Knights, ending with 31 points, 25 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks, and a steal in a 67-59 home victory over Horizon Christian of Tualatin in a Lewis & Clark League matchup.

Kai Holmes, Marist Catholic

The junior guard led the Spartans with a team-high performance of 23 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists in a 60-53 victory over Stayton in a nonleague game held at Marist Catholic.

Kai Hunt, Mazama

The senior guard delivered a game-high 25 points, including 13 in the final quarter, alongside eight assists and five steals, leading the Vikings to a 62-56 win over Henley in a Skyline Conference clash at Mazama High School.

Dylan Johnson, Burns

The junior and team captain scored a game-high 27 points, propelling the Hilanders to a 62-41 triumph over Vale in an Eastern Oregon League match.

Isaiah Koehnke, Regis

The senior guard showcased an impressive triple-double by scoring 28 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and distributing 10 assists in a 78-57 victory over Santiam in a Tri-River Conference game at Regis High School.

Lucas LaBounty, Thurston

The junior recorded 29 points and seven rebounds to bolster the Colts in their 70-52 win against North Eugene in a Midwestern League contest played at North Eugene High School.

Jaxon Lawson, Canby

The junior guard achieved a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds in the Cougars’ 59-48 victory over Hood River Valley in a Northwest Oregon Conference game at Canby High School.

Jack Leland, Westside Christian

The junior contributed a team-high 22 points in the Eagles’ commanding 76-50 victory over Horizon Christian of Tualatin in a Lewis & Clark League match.

Miles Macomber, Caldera

The senior guard shone with 19 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two blocks for the Wolfpack in a narrow 78-76 win over West Linn in a nonleague game at Caldera High School. He contributed seven critical points, including the game-winner, with only 1.6 seconds remaining.

Max Martinov, Clackamas

The sophomore guard scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds for the Cavaliers in a close 61-58 defeat to West Linn in a nonleague matchup at Clackamas High School.

Jayden Montgomery, North Douglas

The senior guard exploded for 42 points, including five 3-pointers, leading the Warriors to a 103-74 home victory against Triangle Lake in a nonleague affair.

Duce Paschal, Central Catholic

The senior guard delivered a strong performance with 25 points and 12 rebounds in the Rams’ 64-61 victory at Gresham in their Mt. Hood Conference opener.

Luke Read, Churchill

The freshman contributed 17 points, six rebounds, and four blocks for the Lancers in their 64-36 win over Springfield in Midwestern League action.

Clyde Rosenberg, Dayton

The senior center had another outstanding showing for the Pirates, scoring 32 points in an 81-58 victory over Jefferson (3A) in a PacWest Conference contest held at Dayton High School.

Jaxson Spafford, Putnam

The senior put up a double-double with 16 points and 10 assists, along with four steals in a 54-44 victory at Hillsboro in Northwest Oregon Conference play. He followed that performance with 33 points during a 60-54 win over La Salle Prep.

Tko Westbrook, South Salem

The junior guard had remarkable totals of 56 points, 18 rebounds, and nine assists while leading the Saxons to victories over Sprague and North Salem in Central Valley Conference play.

  1. Athletic Highlights

    Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais Joins 2026 Polynesian Bowl Roster

    2026 Englewood Cherry Creek DL offer Tufanua Umu-Cais

    2026 Englewood Cherry Creek DL offer Tufanua Umu-Cais

    Englewood (Colo.) Cherry Creek defensive lineman Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais has received an invitation to participate in the 2026 Polynesian Bowl, as announced on Tuesday.

    The standout player from Colorado expressed his excitement about this honor.

    “Being selected to the Polynesian Bowl is a huge honor,” stated Umu-Cais. “It’s a recognition of all the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices I’ve made, and it means even more knowing how much pride and history are connected to the game. I have seen many players in the Poly Bowl and even players that are in the league now. It is truly special to be a part of something like that.”

    Umu-Cais is eager to immerse himself in the experience in Hawaii.

    “I’m extremely excited,” he said. “The Polynesian culture is so rich, full of pride, family, and tradition. I’m looking forward to learning more, meeting new people, and embracing everything the experience has to offer. I am extremely excited to immerse myself in the Poly community because it’s my culture. I can’t wait to really put on for my family as well as my community.”

    This will mark his first visit to the Aloha State.

    “I haven’t been to Hawaii yet, so this will be my first time,” Umu-Cais shared. “I’m really looking forward to it—the beauty, the culture, and the experience of a lifetime.”

    Additionally, Umu-Cais is enthusiastic about the opportunity to compete alongside some of the nation’s top talents.

    “I do not know the roster yet and what players are going to be attending, but I look forward to meeting them and also competing,” he noted.

    The roster for the 2026 Polynesian Bowl includes early invitees such as Immanuel Iheanacho, Faizon Brandon, DJ Jacobs, Myson Johnson-Cook, Brandon Arrington, Chris Henry Jr., Kendre Harrison, Cederian Morgan, Honor Fa’alave-Johnson, Xavier Griffin, Kelsey Adams, Jamier Brown, George Toia, and Jett Washington.

    The 2027 Polynesian Bowl will feature early invites including Elijah Haven, Trent Seaborn, and Marcus Fakatou.

    Launched in 2017, the Polynesian Bowl saw its first Offensive MVP awarded to former Stanford all-purpose back Connor Wedington, while Buffalo Bills defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa earned the Defensive MVP. The following year, Kyler Gordon from the Chicago Bears and Tanner McKee from the Philadelphia Eagles were named Co-MVPs.

    The 2019 contest awarded co-MVP honors to Daniel Heimuli, a linebacker from Arizona, and Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams. In 2020, Sol-Jay Maiava, the quarterback from BYU, and Meki Pei from Hawaii won co-MVP awards.

    The 2021 edition saw Travis Hunter from Colorado take home the offensive MVP title, while Jaishawn Barham of Michigan earned defensive MVP honors. In 2023, Nico Iamaleava, a quarterback from Tennessee, was named offensive MVP, and linebacker Andrew Harris garnered defensive MVP accolades.

    The 2024 game awarded offensive MVP to Mike Matthews from Tennessee and defensive MVP to David Stone of Oklahoma. Lastly, the 2025 contest featured co-MVPs on offense in Husan Longstreet from USC and Dakorien Moore from Oregon, while 2026 defensive lineman Deuce Geralds earned the defensive MVP honor.

    The tenth Polynesian Bowl is scheduled for January 16, 2026, in Honolulu and will be broadcasted by NFL Network.

    For more details on the 2026 Polynesian Bowl roster, go here.

    The eleventh Polynesian Bowl is slated for January 22, 2027, in Honolulu and will also be aired by NFL Network.

    For insights on the 2027 Polynesian Bowl roster, go here.

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  2. Athletic Highlights

    Creighton Secures Former MEAC Player of the Year Blake Harper

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    DMV Hoop Session Interviews Suburban All Star Blake Harper

    Blake Harper, a standout freshman basketball player from Howard University, confirmed his transfer to Creighton University on Sunday through social media.

    Harper, who garnered both the MEAC Player and Rookie of the Year honors, shared his decision on Instagram @_bharp.

    “you can’t say i ain’t earn it??” he wrote. “RDJ”

    A Washington, D.C. native who previously played at Gonzaga College High School, Harper entered the transfer portal on March 24 and ultimately chose Creighton, turning down offers from LSU and Ohio State. Standing 6-foot-8, he also had the choice to return to Howard.

    Harper is set to join a Creighton team coached by Greg McDermott, who led the Bluejays to an impressive 25-11 overall record, including a 15-5 performance in the Big East Conference during the 2024-25 season. The Bluejays secured an NCAA Tournament spot and concluded the season ranked 24th in the USA Today Coaches poll.

    Throughout the 2024-25 season, Harper made an impact at Howard, starting in all 32 games and averaging 19.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, contributing to the Bison’s 12-20 record, which included a 7-7 performance in the MEAC.

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    Which Teams Are Leading Michigan High School Baseball This Week?

    Bay City Western baseball ready for state semifinals

    Bay City Western baseball ready for state semifinals

    The Michigan high school baseball season has kicked off, and we’re here to deliver weekly rankings of the top teams across the state during the spring and summer months.

    Check out this week’s standout teams in the Mitten region.

    Michigan High School Baseball Rankings: Apr. 29

    1. Bay City Western (12-1)

    Bay City Western triumphed over Flint Powers Catholic 9-0 last Thursday but faced a setback with a 4-1 loss against Midland on Monday. The Warriors are gearing up for their next games against Lapeer on May 1 and Grand Blanc on May 5.

    2. De La Salle (12-2)

    The Pilots swept Auburn Hills Avondale on Saturday, winning both games 15-0, with game one ending after four innings and game two after three. De La Salle’s next challenge comes in the form of a doubleheader against Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice on April 30.

    3. Northville (14-1)

    The Mustangs notched wins against Hartland and two over Utica last week, followed by a victory against Howell on Monday. Northville is poised for a rematch against Howell on April 30.

    4. Dakota (11-4)

    After a heavy 10-0 loss to Rochester Adams last weekend, the Cougars bounced back with decisive wins against Sterling Heights Stevenson, claiming victories of 10-0 on Monday and 14-2 on Tuesday. Dakota is slated to face Stevenson two more times to wrap up their four-game series.

    5. Birmingham Brother Rice (11-6)

    The Warriors pulled off a sweep against Detroit Edison last week (2-0) and secured a 10-6 victory over Hartland on Friday. Up next, Brother Rice will face rival De La Salle for a doubleheader on April 30.

    6. Grosse Pointe South (18-2)

    With a win over Detroit Edison on Saturday, the Blue Devils set a new school record with their 15th consecutive victory. Although they stumbled against Anchor Bat on Monday, they have a chance for revenge on April 30 and May 1.

    7. Saline (15-1)

    The Hornets swept Chelsea in two games on Saturday and achieved a similar result against Ann Arbor Huron on Monday. With a five-game winning streak, Saline is stepping into the final match of their three-game series against Ann Arbor Huron on April 30.

    8. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (10-8)

    OLSM traveled to Ohio over spring break, where they faced three games: an 8-7 defeat against Anthony Wayne, a 3-2 loss to Defiance on Saturday, and an 8-3 loss to Perrysburg later that day. The Eaglets are set to resume their Catholic League schedule on April 30 with a doubleheader against U of D Jesuit.

    9. Romeo (16-2)

    The Bulldogs are on an impressive seven-game winning streak, recently sweeping Stoney Creek on Saturday. They’ll look to maintain their momentum with a visit to Utica Ford next on May 1.

    10. Sterling Heights Stevenson (12-2)

    Stevenson is riding a three-game winning streak after defeating Anchor Bay twice on Saturday and mercying Dakota on Monday. The Titans will meet Dakota again on April 30 and May 1 before a brief pause, then face Utica Ford on May 5.

    11. Hudsonville (12-2)

    The Eagles wrapped up last week with a strong 5-1 record, including victories against Jenison and Rockford. Hudsonville is set to take on Rockford again on May 1 before hosting a doubleheader against Maple Valley the following day.

    12. Jenison (8-2)

    The Wildcats dominated Muskegon with a 15-0 win but narrowly lost to Hudsonville 9-8 last week. They split a doubleheader against Caledonia on Tuesday (W, 10-0; L, 3-2), with a rubber match scheduled for May 1.

    13. New Boston Huron (16-0)

    The Chiefs kept their unbeaten record intact last week with wins over Allen Park and Milan. They are set to play Flat Rock next on April 30 and have a matchup with Dearborn Divine Child on May 2.

    14. Detroit Catholic Central (10-6)

    The Shamrocks are currently on a four-game winning streak, most recently sweeping Portage Central on Tuesday. Up next, Detroit Catholic Central will face St. Francis de Sales in a doubleheader on April 30.

    15. West Bloomfield (8-3)

    The Lakers split a doubleheader with Rochester last week and followed that up with back-to-back wins against Groves, including an 8-1 victory on Tuesday. West Bloomfield will meet Groves once more on May 1 before taking on Stoney Creek on May 3.

    16. Dexter (13-6)

    The Dreadnaughts have struggled recently, dropping four of their last six games, including both matches in a doubleheader against Ann Arbor Skyline on Monday. They have another opportunity against Skyline on April 30 before heading to Adrian on May 3.

    17. Woodhaven (15-5)

    The Warriors have secured consecutive victories after experiencing two losses in a row, with their latest triumph coming against Dearborn Edsel Ford, winning 2-1 in a dramatic nine-inning game on Monday. Woodhaven’s upcoming opponents include Wyandotte on April 30, followed by Taylor on May 1.

    18. Rochester Adams (15-4)

    Rochester Adams holds a 2-2 record over its last four games, having recently suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Stoney Creek on Tuesday. The Highlanders have another chance to face Stoney Creek on May 2 before taking on Grosse Pointe North in a doubleheader on May 3.

    19. Trenton (13-3)

    The Trojans went 2-1 at the 9th Bob Kreszyn Classic on Saturday, achieving victories over Wayland and Flint Powers Catholic, with their only setback against Utica Ford. Additionally, Trenton triumphed over Taylor on Monday, and their next matchup is against Dearborn Edsel Ford on April 30.

    20. Midland (6-2)

    Midland upset the top-ranked team in the state, securing a 4-1 victory over Bay City Western on Monday. Despite a number of canceled games this season, the Chemics’ schedule is about to heat up, starting with a game against Davison on April 30.

    21. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep (9-5)

    Pontiac Notre Dame Prep faced a tough doubleheader against Flushing on Saturday, resulting in two losses, but bounced back on Monday with a solid 9-2 win over U of D Jesuit.

    22. Detroit Western (13-5)

    After a 12-7 win against Grosse Pointe North on Saturday, the Cowboys suffered an 8-3 loss to Grosse Pointe South later that day. However, they regained their momentum with a 5-2 victory over Cass Tech on Tuesday. Detroit Western is set to face Livonia Stevenson next on April 30.

    23. Grand Ledge (13-5)

    The Comets faced a tough defeat in a doubleheader against Okemos on Monday, breaking a four-game winning streak. Grand Ledge will aim to bounce back during a doubleheader against Lansing Everett on May 1.

    24. Mattawan (8-2-3)

    Mattawan has triumphed in four of its last five outings, although they faced a setback against Grandville, losing 4-3 on Saturday. The Wildcats will take on Gull Lake next in a doubleheader on April 30.

    25. Allen Park (8-5)

    The Jaguars managed to avoid a third consecutive loss by overpowering Lincoln Park with a decisive 15-0 win on Monday. Allen Park will look to build on this momentum as they prepare to host Taylor for a doubleheader on April 30.

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