Northern lllinois Class of 2021 Top 5 Guards

To play at the varsity level as an underclassmen in the guard position is a challenging tough test for many.

Check out these 5 Guards from the Class of 2021 in Northern Illinois who have passed that test and were productive this past season.

Faith Klemm   Sycamore

The 5’8 Klemm,  played point guard for her 25-6 Spartan team that made it to sectional final before bowing out against Glenbard South. Klemm has the ability to make plays all over floor but can also score from this position as she netted multiple double digit scoring games this season.

Amelia Bromenshenkel Mendota 

The 5’9 guard was an IBCA All State Special Mention selection for class 1A/2A. She became the 17th player in school history to score over 300 points in a season and was among the Big Northern Conference leaders in scoring (13.9) and rebounding (9.3) . A terrific all -around player Bromenshenkel should start seeing college interest at all levels in the very near future.

Niyah Zamudio Chicago Marshall 

Coached by the legendary Dorothy Gaters, Zamudio is an athletic guard who started on for the Class 2A State Champion Commandos. She led all scorers with 20 points in a victory over Danville in the middle of the season.  Niyah is among the next wave of up and coming players from the Chicago Public League.

Timia Ware  Chicago Whitney Young 

Another Chicago Public League up and comer , Ware ran the show for the Lady Dolphin squad that advanced to the sectionals before losing to the eventual state champion Benet Academy in a tough one point battle. Ware is an explosive guard with range out to the 3 point line that is crafty with the ball. She will be receiving lots of attention from the major women’s programs in the very near future.

Laura Strenk Regina Domincan 

Strenk was another IBCA All State selection for Class 1A/2A that averaged 10.6 points , 2.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game this past season. She is considered one of the top guards in the state because of her steady play and high basketball IQ. Look for her and the Panther squad to move up the ladder in wins and make a deep run in the IHSA State Playoffs next season.