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Ryan Oppenheimer

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Oregon-based sports announcer @scu.network and writer @pghoregon. Heavy on WBB. @uosojc and @kwvasports grad.
Documenting my work and my journey!

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Going to be using this page a lot more now, so I wanted to give a little forecast of what to expect. I’m so excited for my busy fall broadcasting @ocpioneerfball, @ibwfootball, @gfumenssoccer and @gfuwsoccer! Grateful to @scu.network for giving me the opportunity to do what I love and work on my craft in the state I call home.

Whether you’re a fan, athlete or parent, I hope my coverage makes our local sports scene more enjoyable for you, and I look forward to doing bigger and better things with this page going forward. See you around!

#opreps #announcer #broadcasting #playbyplay by @ryanoppsmic

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Anna Rowe was possibly the most skilled center in the building. You don’t see a high school big every day who can run a half-court offense up top and also run a fast break, but that’s exactly what she did—mind you, she was doing it with players she’d never played with before. She has all the movements down, including sealing off a fronting defender in the post, quick rolls to the rim off dribble handoffs, and great footwork all around. Instead of getting sped up, she operates at a controlled pace and uses soft touch rather than raw power to finish inside. She isn’t all finesse, though; she also crashes the offensive glass with a high motor. Rowe will make you pay if you forget about her outside shot; her release is as silky as they come. She stood out as a unicorn in the gym. I would encourage D-I programs to give her a chance — she might not be the type of big you look for first, but she may be the one you need.

Check out my evaluations for Team 9 at the PGH Washington Expo at the top link in my bio.

Featured players:
Olivia Strilcov, Peninsula @liv.strilcov10
Amelia Kellen, Lake Washington @ameliakellen2028
Annika Hastings, Kamiak @annikabballl
McKenna Pruner, Sherwood @mpruner29
Anna Rowe, Bainbridge @anna_m_rowe
Rylie Betteridge, Forest Grove @ryliebetteridge2027
Francesca Koehnke, Regis @francescakoehnke
Leilani Bellini, Stadium @leilanib.hoops taken in Fieldhouse USA Auburn by @ryanoppsmic

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SaFine Sampson’s game has polish that goes beyond most sophomores. She can create her own shot from deep or from the midrange in a 1-on-1 situation, and she’s just as dangerous as a spot-up threat. She is the kind of shooter that can go on a personal 9-0 run in a moment’s notice, but she’s also got the strength to play with her back to the basket, which makes her stand out from most guards. She is an extremely smart player who doesn’t force anything or dribble herself into trouble. Sampson played with supreme confidence, which will serve her well through her high school career and beyond.

Check out my evaluations for Team 7 at the PGH Washington Expo at the top link in my bio.

Featured players:

Carli Kiesau, Squalicum
Grayson Zilliax, Seattle Academy @graysonzilliax
Autumn Swobody, Lake Stevens @autumnswobody
Millicent Farmer Clark, Mercer Island @milliefc2028
Stella Roberts, Mt. Si
SaFine Sampson, Eastside Catholic @safine_.4
Avaieya Sinclair, Decatur
Audrina Villegas, Kamiakin taken in Fieldhouse USA Auburn by @ryanoppsmic

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Vancouver-based Cameron Watson might not be getting enough attention from northern Washington-based scouts, because No. 117 in the class seems a bit low for a player who absolutely dominated stretches of this event and received an offer from Division III George Fox shortly afterward. She displayed a complete skillset — side-step threes, explosive downhill drives, and-one finishes, and the foot speed to defend guards. She was her team’s offensive engine and was reliable on the block and on the wing. Her long wingspan was a problem for anyone she was guarding. At the next level, she will be an athletic two-way wing who can slide in to the small-ball 4.

Check out my evaluation of team 5 at the @pghwashington expo earlier this month. Full article at prepgirlshoops.com/washington.

Featured players:
Isabella Ives, Archbishop Murphy
Cameron Watson, Skyview @cameron_watson_12
Drees Cushman, WF West
Heidi Leonard Mercado, Southridge @heidiimariee_
Amara Leckie, Edmonds-Woodway
Saron Zewdu, Auburn Riverside @saroon_zewdu
Lejla Hill, Bellevue
Mackenzie Koh, Eastside Catholic @mac.attack.koh
Emi HansonSmith, Peninsula emilou_232 taken in Fieldhouse USA Auburn by @ryanoppsmic

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Week two of the high school football season and game number three for @ocpioneerfball, who return home and face a reigning state semifinalist, the rapidly ascending @nelsonhawksfb. I don’t think many would have predicted this to be a top 10 matchup in the coaches’ poll, and even less would have predicted the Pioneers to be the team with the better record, but here we are. They have exploded onto the scene, plowing through South Medford and Clackamas by a combined score of 69-19. Their backfield is leading the charge, namely Kasen Saffer, who has rushed for 5 scores, returned an interception for another, and already has an OSAA athlete of the week award to his name. Track star RB/return man Colin Smith and first year QB Mason Parmeter make this one of the state’s speediest rushing attacks.

Nelson’s week 0 OT loss at Grants Pass is nothing to be ashamed of on the surface. That’s another great team and a long bus ride for the Hawks. At the same time, I’m sure they feel like they let that one slip away, as they blew a three-score second half lead. Regardless, they took out their frustration on the poor Ken Potter-less Jesuit Crusaders last week, winning their home opener 38-0. They barely allowed 100 yards, and Hawks QB Braylon Gaines was playing basketball on turf with his wealth of talented wide receivers, including future Duck Malachi Garlington. They looked every bit the state title contenders they are, and needless to say, they’re the best team the Pioneers have played yet.

This is a measuring stick game for Oregon City. They’re in the toughest conference in the state in the Three Rivers league, and they’re set to face many more teams of Nelson’s caliber. They haven’t been quite on that same level in recent years. But through two games, they’ve looked good enough that I think they have a real shot tonight. Either way, the stage is set for a top 10 matchup in 6A. My friend @jackmcarthurmedia and I will have the call at 7pm on the NFHS Network produced by Sportscasting Unlimited. I’ve got the link to the stream on my story. See you under the lights! taken in Pioneer Memorial Stadium 1417 12th St, Oregon City, Or 97045 by @ryanoppsmic

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Every time I looked Angelina’s way, she was knocking down shots. She hit threes, turnaround jumpers, and crafty finishes down low. She drew the defense’s attention, opened up the floor for her teammates when she penetrated, and threaded tight-window passes. She was vocal and engaged on defense, and forced some turnovers. Zarate plays with a confidence and joy that rubbed off on her team. But on top of all the little things, she got buckets, and that’s what made her one of the standout performers of the day.

Click the top link in my bio to read my full eval of team 1 from the @pghwashington Expo last Sunday 🏀 Much more to come

Featured players:

Evelyn Wilk, Lake Washington @evelyn.wilk10
Reagan Applin, Seattle Christian
Isabella Irias, Lake Washington @izzyhoops29
Peyton Riley, Eastlake
Amelia Faber, Edmonds-Woodway @ameliak_hoops
Penelope Duncan, Washougal @penelopeduncan2028
Sydney St. Thomas, Inglemoor
Jazmin John, Glencoe @jazmin_john27
Angelina Zarate, Holy Names Academy @angelina.hoops by @ryanoppsmic

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Millie Lathen is poised under pressure, scoring 20 a night and shooting in the neighborhood of 60% from the field as the primary offensive option last season at Grants Pass. That season also saw her break the Lady Cavers’ single-game scoring record with a 37-point outburst. She runs the fast break and creates for herself and her teammates while also having the length and strength of a bruising forward. Her skillset is made for Division I, and she has recently picked up offers from UNLV, Sacramento State and Saint Mary’s. Portland-area prospects often get the most attention around here, but this budding superstar from the south deserves much more love.

Ryan Oppenheimer (@ryanoppsmic) highlights five juniors climbing up the rankings:

Millie Lathen, Grants Pass
Jasa Lindsey, Lincoln
Sofia Rodriguez, Hermiston
Isira Jablonski, Grant
Hayden Decker, Crook County

Full article in bio (prepgirlshoops.com/oregon)

Photo from @mak__photography1 by @ryanoppsmic

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Mila Rose (@mimiolivia30) is a tenacious combo guard who relishes the opportunity to compete, and she made the most of it at the Washington Freshman Showcase in Auburn. She showcased her quick first step, driving left on a defender all the way to the rack for two points. She also had a sequence where she blocked a shot emphatically, rebounded the ball, and immediately threw a pass ahead on the fast break. She grabbed rebounds over bigs, and she also rebounded her own missed three and laid it back in. Despite her fast-paced game, she does not have tunnel vision — on a drive, she dumped it off to the big before relocating to the corner and receiving the ball back for a wide-open jumper, which she hit. She does all the little things that will help her get on the floor quickly on a stacked Tualatin team that includes fellow freshmen Taylor Nash and Kya McCrae.

Ryan Oppenheimer (@ryanoppsmic) wrote about the players who represented Oregon in the @pghwashington Freshman Showcase last Saturday. Keep an eye on these three heading into high school season:

Mila Rose, Tualatin
Ellen White, Seaside (@ellenwhitebasketball)
Jaydin Holmes, Ashland (@jaydhoops)

Full article in bio (prepgirlshoops.com/oregon)

Also: we’ll be running it back in Auburn this coming Sunday with the Expo, an event for the classes of ‘27 through ‘29. All Oregonian players are welcome. Register at link in bio — deadline is Friday, Sep. 4. taken in Fieldhouse USA Auburn by @ryanoppsmic

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Excited to announce I’m attending my first @pghoregon showcase event: the Washington Expo on Sep 6 at Fieldhouse USA in Auburn, WA! Lots of c/o ‘27-‘29 talent from the PNW will team up and compete in front of our scouts for an action-packed day in the gym. If you want to get written about and noticed, this is the event for you.

I hope to see as many Oregon players there as possible! Show those Washingtonians we can ball too! The link to sign up will be in my bio.

It’s quite a trek, but my 10% discount code RyanOppenheimer10 might sweeten the deal. If you’re a Prep Girls Hoops+ subscriber, you’ll get 25% off. See ya there — and if you’re coming, comment or DM me! taken in Fieldhouse USA Auburn by @ryanoppsmic

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Savannah Dahl is one of the purest shooters in the state, and she showed it during her summer outside the state. She competed with @trugame_select_nw out of Alaska, averaging 18.2 points per contest, and was rewarded with an offer from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She closed out her summer by making the second-team all-Adidas 3SSB Classic Bracket in South Carolina. Dahl’s movement shooting stands out among her other skills — she can move off the ball, curl off of screens and launch threes at crazy angles. She is also a capable self-creator and can run her team’s offense when needed. The 2025-26 Clackamas Cavaliers were fairly successful during what was supposed to be a transitional season. Having a healthy Dahl gives them a solid chance to return to the Chiles Center.

Ryan Oppenheimer (@ryanoppsmic) wrote about five seniors who have risen in the recently updated rankings:

Savannah Dahl, Clackamas
Clarissa Shurts, Banks
Annaleise Brown, Philomath
Talia Tyner, Marist Catholic
Jada Eatmon, Putnam

Full article in bio (prepgirlshoops.com/oregon) by @ryanoppsmic

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@payton.starwalt32 was one of the state’s most talented shooters the moment she enrolled at West Albany, but five months ago, she cemented her legacy as one of its most legendary players. Her 26 points in the championship were slightly below her season average of 26.8, but the Bulldogs needed every last one of them. One simply cannot go under on a ball screen while guarding her, no matter where she is on the court. She has WNBA range, and she uses that gravitational pull to find her teammates for open looks. Over the summer, Starwalt lit up the New Balance 17U circuit with 22 points, 5.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game. She will be off to Kentucky to play for @murraystateracerswbb in a year, but for now, she will focus on taking West Albany on a repeat run.

Ryan Oppenheimer (@ryanoppsmic) covers the returning all-state players from the 5A division:

Payton Starwalt, West Albany ’27
Nuari Filipe, Springfield ’29
Natalie Tidwell, West Albany ’27
Sailor Hall, Springfield ’27
Lucy Warren, Putnam ’27
Lola Chamberlain, West Albany ’27
McKinley Sloper, Crook County ’29
Kodee Kimball, Redmond ’29

🔗 Full article in bio (prepgirlshoops.com/oregon) by @ryanoppsmic

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There’s not much more @kaylorbuse could’ve done to win the No. 1 spot in the class of 2027 more convincingly. She is at the top because she led her team to the top, capturing the first-ever girls basketball state title for @westlinnwbb. She is also there because of how she did it: with exemplary leadership, confidence, and a desire to improve that goes beyond most. Her game is a reflection of her maturity, predicated on quick decisions, full-court vision and a lack of wasted movement. Her handle is tight, but she only uses it to get to her spots efficiently. She led her @nwselect P24 17U team in points, assists and blocks (as a 5’9 guard!). She also led the team in threes, showing her improvement as a shooter — once what many (herself included) considered her only real weakness. Her multiple Three Rivers League Defensive Player of the Year awards speak for themselves. Ranked No. 77 nationally in the SportsCenter NEXT 100, she has all the tools to thrive at the Power 4 level. Several programs are knocking on her door, including Oregon, Stanford, and most recently, Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks.

The latest from Ryan Oppenheimer (@ryanoppsmic) covers the finest girls hoopers our state has to offer. Here are the returning All-State players in 6A classification:

Kaylor Buse, West Linn ‘27
Love Lei Best, Tualatin ‘28
Kendall Dawkins, Tualatin ‘28
Nylah Webster, Nelson ‘27
Jayla Lackey, Benson ‘28
Kemara Phillips, Benson ‘28
Adia Fancher, Barlow ‘28

🔗 Full article in bio (prepgirlshoops.com/oregon) by @ryanoppsmic

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