LANGLEY — Today, we wrap up a week of looking ahead to next season with 15 B.C. Quad-A senior girls basketball players to watch for the 2021-22 season.
The list was prepared by the B.C. Secondary Schools Girls Basketball Association. Varsity Letters did not take part in the player selection.
QUAD A
KIERRA BLUNDELL
KIERRA BLUNDELL
School: Brookswood (Langley)
In 2021-22: Grade 10
Height: 6-foot
Position: Wing
The skinny: A young, do-it-all guard with varied skills and a great handle.
LAUREN CLEMENTS
LAUREN CLEMENTS
School: Terry Fox (Port Coquitlam)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-8
Position: Guard
The skinny: An all-purpose guard who can contribute in a myriad of ways.
VENICA DAVIGNON
VENICA DAVIGNON
School: Riverside (Port Coquitlam)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-11
Position: Guard
The skinny: Leadership piece is huge, and well-coupled with a defensive mindset built around her length.
JESSICA DAY
JESSICA DAY
School: Carson Graham (North Vancouver)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 6-foot
Position:
The skinny: Finding her stride coming into her senior year, so many facets of her game are coming together.
MARAH DYKSTRA
MARAH DYKSTRA
School: Sir Winston Churchill (Vancouver)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 6-foot-2
Position: Guard/forward
The skinny: A senior with blank Scrabble chip versatility, there is little she’s can’t do. A glue player.
ANNIKA HILDEBRAND
ANNIKA HILDEBRAND
School: Yale (Abbotsford)
In 2021-22: Grade 11
Height: 6-foot-1
Position: F
The skinny: Inside out, this smooth post player can also step outside and shoot the three.
HALEY HUGHES
HALEY HUGHES
School: Heritage Woods (Port Moody)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-8
Position: Guard
The skinny: Exudes leadership, an example best seen through her tenacious defensive attitude.
JADE HUYNH
JADE HUYNH
School: Burnaby Central
In 2021-22: Grade 11
Height: 5-foot-3
Position: Point guard
The skinny: Plays with a joy, and her cache of moves makes her a shifty presence to try and slow.
BROOKE KENDAL
BROOKE KENDAL
School: Riverside (Port Coquitlam)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-10
Position: W
The skinny: Blue-chip skill set is wide and varied, brings plus value wherever she plays.
CERYS MERTON
CERYS MERTON
School: Terry Fox (Port Coquitlam)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-5
Position: Guard
The skinny: Brings a scrappy attitude to the floor, loves to compete. Great shooter.
PHOEBE MOLGAT
PHOEBE MOLGAT
School: Kelowna
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-9
Position: Shooting guard
The skinny: Defensive identity is very strong.
KIERA PEMBERTON
KIERA PEMBERTON
School: Walnut Grove (Langley)
In 2021-22: Grade 11
Height: 6-foot
Position: Wing
The skinny: Can cover ground with lengthy strides, brings great combination of power and grace.
ADIA PYE
ADIA PYE
School: Claremont (Victoria)
In 2021-22: Grade 11
Height: 5-foot-6
Position: Guard
The skinny: Tough-minded lefty loves to launch it from deep and attack off the bounce.
DENAE SKELTON
DENAE SKELTON
School: Kelowna
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-8
Position: Shooting guard
The skinny: Exceptional handle and love to play fierce defence.
FANIA TAYLOR
FANIA TAYLOR
School: Walnut Grove (Langley)
In 2021-22: Grade 12
Height: 5-foot-10
Position: Wing
The skinny: Hard-working southpaw loves physical play and challenging defences off the dribble.
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A ” blank scrabble chip versatility ” is a very cool expression