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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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