A Legacy on the Court
The Salem‑Keizer region has long been a hotbed for girls basketball, consistently turning out players who dominate at the state level and beyond.
Lis Brenden anchored Silverton’s inaugural state championship team in 1989, earning Class 3A player of the year honors in her final season.
Casey Bunn climbed the all‑time scoring ladder, finishing with 1,831 points and later playing professionally across Europe.
Emma Gibb led Western Christian to its first state title in 2015 and captured back‑to‑back 2A player‑of‑the‑year awards.
Deven Hunter closed her career with more than 1,200 points and was a key contributor to Oregon State’s 2016 Final Four run.
Mandie Little spearheaded Central’s 1998 championship campaign and was crowned 3A player of the year as a junior.
Sara Majors starred in three sports at Cascade, guiding the Cougars to a 2004 state final appearance.
Anna Marchbanks helped McKay claim consecutive league titles and earned first‑team all‑Pac‑12 honors as a senior at Oregon State.
Katie McWilliams drove South Salem to a 6A state championship in 2015 and was named Gatorade Player of the Year that season.
Shelly Potter remains the area’s all‑time leading scorer with 1,849 points and secured back‑to‑back NAIA Division II national titles with Western Oregon University.
Evina Westbrook is widely regarded as one of Oregon’s greatest girls basketball players, later selected 21st overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm.
Looking Ahead
As the community celebrates these achievements, readers are invited to vote for their favorite player and submit any additional names for consideration, ensuring the legacy continues.