Seperation week, The have's and the have not's

Out of the 3 Greater St. Helen's Leagues, (4A, 3A & 2A) in Southwest Washington, the league leaders were made very clear this week. The only league that appears settled is the 3A, were Prairie remains undefeated and honestly overwhelmingly the most impressive team. Mountain View still mathematically has a chance to win the league but... Ironically the only league in Southwest Washington having a district playoff tournament is the 3A. And in a 'one game and out tournament', you never know, anything can happen. Camas, River and Kelso are lingering and could pull the shocker.

In the 4A, Skyview and Evergreen have separated themselves from the pack, and appear to be headed on a collision course, for a Monday Feb. 7th, winner take all game. 1st place in league and the automatic bid to the regional tournament are on the line. Also the winner avoids a "2 vs 3" one game "play in" against Battle Ground, and the winner gets a home game in the regional tournament Feb 15th. Evergreen has to handle it's business this week vs. Heritage and Union, while Skyview can actually lose games and the Feb. 7th game will still mean the same.

In the 2A, a big win by Mark Morris over Woodland this past week,has tighten up the race for 1st. If both handle their business they are headed for a clash for 1st place on Feb 4th. It's pretty clear both will represent the GSHL 2A in regional's.

With all that said, it's pretty clear how the power rankings shape up this week. Have fun. This will be an exciting week in Southwest Washington girl's basketball.

TO QUIET THE RUMORS CONCERNING PREMIER ELITE

Premier Elite is a club basketball team I established in 2003 to offer off-season work outs and personal training, and to play in tournaments during the spring and summer. I open it to girls all around the Southwest Washington area to participate. From as far north as Centrialia to St Helen's Oregon to Washougal/Camas to various areas in between. We also have included players from the Portland area regularly. It is not a feeder program for Evergreen High School and there is no recruiting or encouragement to play at other high schools going on within the program. Premier Elite is simply a forum for off-season work.

That being said, there have been lots of rumors during this fall and winter, suggesting that there will be no Premier Elite teams this spring and or summer. Let me apologize for what ever misunderstanding there may be out there, but there will be Premier Elite teams. Tryouts and team selections will be in Mid March. Please stay tuned for future information.

Thank you very much for your interest and feel free to contact if there are any questions concerning the teams or work outs.

New week, New rankings, Same teams

There is some movement in our rankings, but the same teams will remain in our top 5.

Prairie remains undefeated and #1 in our poll for Southwest Washington, and #2 in the state per the AP poll. Tough defense and good outside shooting makes this a team to watch come state tournament time.

Evergreen out of the poll just 3 weeks ago, vaults it's way to #2 in our ranking, with a victory over Skyview Friday night, and a lopsided victory over Union on Tuesday.

Skyview slips to #3 but is actual #2B after the lost Friday, but because of an earlier victory over the Plainsmen and defeating Mountian View earlier in the week, 2B is more appropriate.

Woodland continues to roll in the 2A and we've moved them up to #4 in our "power rankings".

Mountian View moves from #4 last week to #5 this week, after a loss to Skyview. They bounce back though to defeat Fort Vancouver soundly on Saturday.

This weeks Power Ranking

Hey, the Prairie Falcon's hang on to the top spot of our Power Ranking. Truly they are just cruising along. And honestly it looks like it's going to be hard to knock them out of that spot. They have past through the toughest part of their schedule, and it appears to be smooth sailing from here to the Regional tournament. Who knows though, that's why they play the games. Anything can happen.

Skyview continues to win impressively, and holds on to the #2 spot of this weeks Power Ranking. Next week they faces Mountain View and Evergreen on the road. This will be an important week, and a good test for the Storm.

Moving back into the rankings at the #3 spot, with a pair of impressive wins is Evergreen. Healthy now, and we'll see how they will fair this next week against Union and Skyview.

Mountain View, off a tough lost to #1 Prairie, had a big win against Camas this week, slips one spot to #4.

Woodland with two wins without a lost, slips to #5... Humm... Honestly I just feel Mountain View is a better team and has proven it against tougher competition. Not a shot against Woodland, just my personal feeling. Feel free to write your thoughts.

See ya next week.

First week of the New Year

This was a big week for the GSHL 4A, and Skyview stood as the biggest victor. Winning two games against their toughest league competition. Beating Evergreen Tuesday and Battle Ground Friday.

In the GSHL 3A, Prairie re-establish themselves as "King of the Hill" or at least Southwest Washington. still. Knocking off league foe Hudson's Bay, then defeating Evergreen from the 4A Thursday, and then on Saturday beating up on Camas.

Woodland continues to win in the GSHL2A and seperate themselves from the rest of their league. Welcome in at #4.

Mountain View is playing strong, pick up two wins this week and breaks into this weeks power ranking.

Evergreen had two tough loses, but a lost is a lost, tough or not. They are out of the power rankings this week.

Battle Ground was upset by Union then they were beat at home against Skyview and drop out of our power ranking this week.

What do you think? Let us know, send me a note. We'll see ya next week.