Few shoot the three-ball like Jenna Talib, a rising Grade 10 at West Vancouver's Mulgrave School. (Photo by Mark Steffens property of Mulgrave athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)
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15 Players to Watch in 2021-22: Our four-day run of B.C.’s top rising girls hoops talent opens with kudos to Single-A’s small-school excellence!

Welcome to Day 1 of March Madness.

Today, in lieu of a 2021 B.C. senior girls basketball championship run which was to have begun this week, we present our first look at next season.

Coaches from all four tiers of the B.C. Secondary Schools Girls Basketball Association put their heads together to select 15 Players to Watch next season.

Today, we open with our look at Single-A, with Double-A (Tuesday), Triple-A (Wednesday) and Quad-A (Thursday) to follow.

Varsity Letters did not play a role in determining these teams.

SINGLE A

ALISIA DVORAK

Fernie’s Alisia Dvorak. (Photo by Jen Kennedy property of Fernie athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

ALISIA DVORAK

School: Fernie

In 2021-22: Grade 12

Height: 5-foot-11

Position: Post

The skinny: Excellent footwork coupled with relentless nature on the boards.

CASSIE FASHELT

Fernie’s Cassie Fashelt. (Photo by Jen Kennedy property of Fernie athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

CASSIE FASHELT

School: Fernie

In 2021-22: Grade 11

Height: 5-foot-6

Position: Guard

The skinny: Passion for the game is contagious. Impact felt on both sides of the ball.

SARAH FAITH GILL

Northside Christian’s Sarah Faith Gill. (Photo by Beth Froese property of Northside Christian athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

SARAH FAITH GILL

School: Northside Christian (Vanderhoof)

In 2021-22: Grade 11

Height: 5-foot-10

Position: Forward

The skinny: Double-double production in the paint. Noted for her love of the game and tremendous coachability.

CAITLIN GINGRAS

Vernon Christian’s Caitlin Gingras.(Photo by Robere Gingras property of Vernon Christian athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

CAITLIN GINGRAS

School: Vernon Christian

In 2021-22: Grade 11

Height: 5-foot-8

Position: Guard

The skinny: Coach’s daughter with a passion for the game. Outside shooting a strength, as is her developing confidence at the rim.

HANNAH LOMMER

Kelowna Christian’s Hannah Lommer. (Photo by Sydney Cunningham property of Kelowna Christian athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

HANNAH LOMMER

School: Kelowna Christian

In 2021-22: Grade 12

Height: 6-foot-2

Position: Post

The skinny: Her wingspan likely the most expansive in Single-A ranks. Dual sport background as elite soccer player ups her presence.

ASHLEY MICHIEL

Kelowna Christian’s Ashley Michiel. (Photo by Sydney Cunningham property of Kelowna Christian athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

ASHLEY MICHIEL

School: Kelowna Christian

In 2021-22: Grade 11

Height: 5-foot-10

Position: Point guard

The skinny: Basketball smarts and passing prowess allow her to shine as a true floor general.

BROOKE MICHIEL

Kelowna Christian’s Brooke Michiel. (Photo by Sydney Cunningham property of Kelowna Christian athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

BROOKE MICHIEL

School: Kelowna Christian

In 2021-22: Grade 11

Height: 5-foot-10

Position: Shooting guard

The skinny: Ashely’s identical twin is a slasher with a skill set that opens up a myriad of paths to the iron.

GRACE PUIM

Credo Christian’s Grace Puim. (Photo by Kaycie Leyenhorst property of Credo Christian athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

GRACE PUIM

School: Credo Christian (Langley)

In 2021-22: Grade 11

Height: 5-foot-4

Position: Point guard

The skinny: Has an excellent all-round skills and is always working on her game.

EVA RUSE

Mulgrave’s Eva Ruse. (Photo by Mark Steffens property of Mulgrave athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

EVA RUSE

School: Mulgrave (West Vancouver)

In 2021-22: Grade 10

Height: 6-foot

Position: Forward

The skinny: Overall athleticism and speed shape overall game, but strong inside presence her plus skill.

MIKAYLA STAM

Credo Christian’s Mikayla Stam. (Photo by Kaycie Leyenhorst property of Credo Christian athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

MIKAYLA STAM

School: Credo Christian (Langley)

In 2021-22: Grade 11

Height: 5-foot-11

Position: Post

The skinny: A strong, aggressive inside presence. Hustle factor best shown by her pursuit of loose balls.

JENNA TALIB

Mulgrave’s Jenna Talib. (Photo by Mark Steffens property of Mulgrave athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

JENNA TALIB

School: Mulgrave (West Vancouver)

In 2021-22: Grade 10

Height: 5-foot-6

Position: Shooting guard

The skinny: Great handle and finish, and already being touted as perhaps the program’s best three-point shooter.

JULIA VANDEKAMP and SAVANNAH VANDERKOOI

Unity Christian’s Julia VandeKamp (left) and Savannah Vanderkooi. (Photo by Diane VandeKamp property of Unity Christian athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

JULIA VANDEKAMP

School: Unity Christian (Chilliwack)

In 2021-22: Grade 11

Height: 5-foot-10

Position: F

The skinny: Noted for her foot speed and her footwork at both ends of the court. Celebrates the team game.

SAVANNAH VANDERKOOI

School: Unity Christian (Chilliwack)

In 2021-22: Grade 11

Height: 6-foot-1

Position: Guard

The skinny: Versatile and dynamic, she loves to play at high tempo, shoot the three and attack the rim. Loves to defend.

VANEET VIRK

Khalsa’s Vaneet Virk. (Photo property of Khalsa School athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

VANEET VIRK

School: Khalsa (Surrey)

In 2021-22: Grade 12

Height: 5-foot-6

Position: Shooting guard/small forward

The skinny: Tremendous shooter at all levels who brings a tenacious defensive attitude to the mix.

AVA WILSON

Mulgrave’s Ava Wilson. (Photo by Mark Steffens property of Mulgrave athletics 2021. All Rights Reserved)

AVA WILSON

School: Mulgrave (West Vancouver)

In 2021-22: Grade 10

Height: 5-foot-10

Position: Point guard

The skinny: Brings good size and well-balanced skill set to her quarterbacking role.

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