The 2025-26 winter season is getting underway, so it’s time to take a look at this year’s basketball teams.

Here is a look at every girls basketball team in the Portland Interscholastic League:

Benson Astros

Coach: Precious Alex (2nd year)

Last season: 21-5, 14-2 PIL (2nd); lost in second round

Returning all-leaguers: Jayla Lackey, sophomore (first team); Samarah Massey, senior (first team); Kyoko Beasley, sophomore (second team); Keyln Johnson, senior (honorable mention)

Outlook: It’s been seven seasons since the Astros won their lone state title, and they’re on the shortlist of challengers to Tualatin’s hold on the crown this winter as they return all but one player off last year’s team that came within two points of returning to the Chiles Center. Massey is one of the state’s

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