LANGLEY — Based on the tier’s senior Class of 2020, a group filled with as much dynamic talent as we’ve perhaps ever seen, the Double-A girls Class of 2o22 has a lot to live up to.
Yet consider all of the senior varsity experience they have already accumulated and the betting money says they won’t disappoint.
Day two of our four-day run gives way to Triple-A on Wednesday and Quad-A on Thursday.
Varsity Letters did not take part in the player selection.
DOUBLE A
SYDNEY BRADSHAW
SYDNEY BRADSHAW
School: Langley Christian
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-6
Position: Point guard
The skinny: Sees the floor like a floor general should for her Lightning. The senior is a threat both off the bounce and from outside the arc.
FINLEY BUTLER
FINLEY BUTLER
School: York House (Vancouver)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 6-foot
Position: Forward
The skinny: Equally adept both inside and out, Butler loves to run the floor and shoot the three for the Tigers.
TAELOR COXFORD
TAELOR COXFORD
School: Langley Christian
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 6-foot-2
Position: Forward
The skinny: A legitimate dual threat with the ability to dominate inside and find her stride from the outside.
ABIGAIL HAZARD
ABIGAIL HAZARD
School: Lambrick Park (Victoria)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-9
Position: Guard
The skinny: Penetrates the paint well and is a threat from distance. High IQ and on-court aggression are hallmarks of Hazard’s game.
BERNADET LEDA
BERNADET LEDA
School: Notre Dame (Vancouver)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-4
Position: Guard
The skinny: Her quickness a key part of her game for the Jugglers. Leda can dish or create her own offence, as well as drain the three ball.
SAMANTHA MARK
SAMANTHA MARK
School: York House (Vancouver)
In 2021-222: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-6
Position: Guard
The skinny: Great work ethic coupled with coachability keeps her stock on the rise. Strong perimetre shooter.
BRIANNA NORMAN
BRIANNA NORMAN
School: Seycove (North Vancouver)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-9
Position: Guard/forward
The skinny: Active, shut-down defender is as versatile as they come with the ability to play at any spot on the floor.
GABRIELE PANZETTA
GABRIELE PANZETTA
School: St. Thomas Aquinas (North Vancouver)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 6-foot-1
Position: Post
The skinny: A strong interior presence whose game continues to develop beyond the paint for the Fighting Saints.
AVERY RATCLIFFE
AVERY RATCLIFFE
School: York House (Vancouver)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-10
Position: Forward
The skinny: A front court player who can run the point, her versatility stems from her IQ, vision and passing abilities.
EMILY ROKOSH
EMILY ROKOSH
School: Holy Cross (Surrey)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-7
Position: Forward
The skinny: Strong leadership qualities in a courageous player who knows when to pass, take the three or drive to the hoop.
MAIA RUSSELL-NELSON
MAIA RUSSELL-NELSON
School: Seycove (North Vancouver)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-4
Position: Point guard
The skinny: Dynamic shooter, aggressive defender, this high-IQ player handles the ball well under pressure for her Seyhawks.
LAINEY SHELVEY
LAINEY SHELVEY
School: Langley Christian
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-8
Position: Guard
The skinny: As a terrific on-ball defender with a penchant to finish around the rim, she brings an edge to the Lightning.
REECE TAM
REECE TAM
School: Collingwood (West Vancouver)
In 2021-22: Grade 10
Height: 5-foot-6
Position: Guard
The skinny: Dedicated to defence, and able to shoot from distance with ease. Ability to see the court and distribute also great strengths.
MILA URBAN
MILA URBAN
School: York House (Vancouver)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-6
Position: Shooting guard/small forward
The skinny: A talented swing threat, Urban gives the Tigers both an attacking threat and a shooter with range.
LUCY XU
LUCY XU
School: Collingwood (West Vancouver)
In 2021-22: Grade 10
Height: 6-foot
Position: Guard/forward
The skinny: Great first step. Just as talented beyond the arc as she is going to the hoop. Plays beyond her years.
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Great article Howard. There’s not enough coverage of BC Highschool girls basketball, so it’s good to see it getting some love.
Having a daughter in grade 5, who plays competitively on a club team, we have a decision to make as to what high school we are going to send her to. It’s good to see articles like this to see who the up and coming players are and which schools have strong programs for girls in BC.