WELCOME TO WAvOR
THE GAME HAS CHANGED.
The region’s only interstate high school all-star basketball showcase will take place Sunday, April 2, at Liberty High School in Hillsboro.
Formerly known as the Northwest Shootout, WAVOR The Game features the top girls and boys high school basketball players from Oregon and Washington in a battle for bragging rights and state pride — something the refreshed branding of the event reflects. After all, it’s always been about Washington vs. Oregon in this all-star doubleheader.
As part of the last year’s rebrand, WAVOR has become bigger than the game, though. As was the case in 2022, net proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Maurice Lucas Foundation, whose mission is to teach life lessons through education and sport, and the Sport Oregon Foundation, which provides grants to support youth sports activities, with an emphasis on both underserved youth and increased physical activity.
Tipoff for the girls game is slated for 1 p.m., while the boys game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Admission is free, with a suggested donation to benefit the Maurice Lucas Foundation and the Sport Oregon Foundation.
2023 Scores
Boys: WA 110, OR 97
Girls: OR 93, WA 80
Rosters
The Oregon boys team, led by head coach Larry Doty and assistant coach Dominic Doty, includes: Kavon Bradford (Benson), Malik Brown (Tigard), Kalim Brown (Tigard), Jalen Childs (Beaverton), Jackson Cooper (Cleveland), Josiah Lake II (Tualatin), Evan Otten (Redmond), Esyah Pippa-White (Gresham), Malachi Seely-Roberts (Lincoln) and Moroni Seely-Roberts (Lincoln).
The Oregon girls team, led by head coach Larry K. Benson and Robert Wismer, includes: Sofia Bell (Jesuit), Zoe Borter (Beaverton), Donovyn Hunter (South Medford), Rhyan Mogel (Clackamas), Madison Naro (Beaverton), Olivia Poulivaati (Tualatin), Kennedie Shuler (Sam Barlow), Emma Sixta (Jesuit), Lainey Spear (Beaverton), Ella Anne Wedin (La Salle Catholic College Prep).
The Washington girls team, led by head coach Brady Bomber and assistant coach Rob Adams, includes: Vivienne Lee Berrett (Stanwood), Annalee Coronado (Othello), Hope Hassmann (Tahoma), Adria Lincoln (Monroe), Imbie Jones (Garfield), Lucy Lynn (Gonzaga Prep), Claire O’Connor (Lakeside), Ava Schmidt (Eastlake), Isabel Sullivan (Eastside Catholic) and Jenna Villa (Arlington).
This year’s Washington boys team, led by head coach Tim Kelly and assistant coaches Bobby Moorehead and Chad Rasmussen, includes: Andrew Collins (Tumwater), Kelson Gebbers (Brewster), Parker Gerrits (Olympia), Brooklyn Hicks (Timberline), Kobe Parlin (Mark Morris), Tyce Paulsen (Curtis), Maverick Sanders (Mt. Spokane), Vaughn Weems (Federal Way), Mason Williams (O’Dea), and Sylas Williams (Jackson).
BENEFICIARIES
The SPORT OREGON FOUNDATION provides grants and conducts programs to support youth sports activities, with an emphasis on both underserved youth and increased physical activity. By providing grants and conducting programs like SHE FLIES, the Sport Oregon Foundation encourages healthy lifestyles for youth throughout the state. Ultimately, Sport Oregon believes sport is for all.
At the MAURICE LUCAS FOUNDATION, kids come first. They are passionate about students’ success and believe in their ability to dream, learn, and achieve. Their programs, middle school through high school - and beyond, are built on academics, character development, physical activity, and community. Maurice Lucas Foundation Academies teach the importance of hard work, respect, and leadership both in the classroom and on the court. The Maurice Lucas Foundation was founded in honor of Maurice Lucas and his legacy of service to the Northwest. The five-time NBA All-Star had a short stint with the Seattle SuperSonics and a storied career as a championship player and coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. For years, Northwest Shootout players have worn jerseys and colors representing their state’s respective NBA teams. The Maurice Lucas Foundation stands as a continuance of Maurice’s dedication to empower Northwest youth with opportunities for positive developmental growth through academics and sport.
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If You’re Going
This year’s WAVOR will take place at Liberty High School in Hillsboro on Sunday, April 2. The girls game tips off at 1 p.m. and will be followed by the boys game at 3 p.m. Admission is free, with a suggested donation to benefit the Maurice Lucas Foundation and the Sport Oregon Foundation.
To Get Involved
Sport Oregon offers a host of sponsorship opportunities to businesses and groups wanting to get involved with WAVOR. Please contact Sport Oregon at info@sportoregon.org for more information.
Sport Oregon Foundation
To learn more about the Sport Oregon Foundation and the SHE FLIES initiative, click here.
Maurice Lucas Foundation
For more information about the Maurice Lucas Foundation and the work it does to benefit kids, click here.