MaxPreps 2015-16 Washington preseason high school girls basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Lynnwood (Bothell)
Head coach: Everett Edwards
2014-15 record: 25-2, Class 3A state champions

Led by 3A POY Mikayla Pivec (5-10, Sr., G), the Royals played arguably their best basketball of the season down the stretch, winning four state and regional tournament contests by an average of 23 points points per game. Pivec, an Oregon State commit, posted 20.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per outing as a junior. Also expect major contributions from fellow all-stater Jordyn Edwards (5-10, Sr., G) and Kelsey Rogers (6-1, Sr., F).

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2. Bellevue
Head coach: Leah Krautter
2014-15 record: 24-5

Shelby Cansler (6-1, Sr., G/F) was a first team all-state pick as a junior after putting up 15.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game. She will be joined by Tatiana Streun to give the Wolverines one of the state's most productive 1-2 punches.

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3. West Seattle
Head coach: Sonya Elliott
2014-15 record: 23-6

It's hard to ignore senior Wildcat center Lydia Giomi. Not only is the future Oregon Duck 6-foot-6, she's also very productive, as evidenced by averages of 14.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per game as a junior. Point forward Lexi Ioane (5-8, Sr.) is another big reason for optimism at West Seattle after putting up 12.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 2014-15.

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4. Central Valley (Spokane Valley)
Head coach: Fred Rehkow
2014-15 record: 19-5

The Bears will miss 21-point per game scorer Madison Hovren (now a freshman at West Point), but expect twins Lexie Hull (6-1, So., F) and Lacie Hull (6-1, So., F) to be a big story on the Washington girls basketball landscape over the next few years. The duo combined to produce over 22 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals as freshmen.

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5. Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma)
Head coach: Kevin Meins
2014-15 record: 23-4

The Lions won 23 games a year ago with a rotation that included three freshmen and a sophomore. Shalyse Smith (5-11, So., F) was one of the state's most promising freshmen in 2014-15 and produced 11.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Jayana Ervin (5-8, Sr., G) and McKenzie Alton (5-11, Sr., G) will bring experience and leadership to the lineup.