Top players returning in the NWC (Part 2)
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As the high school summer play gets underway and players continue their AAU seasons, I am taking a closer look into the NWC to review some of the top players who are returning. Many of the top players are coming…
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Continue ReadingAs the high school summer play gets underway and players continue their AAU seasons, I am taking a closer look into the NWC to review some of the top players who are returning. Many of the top players are coming back, so the league is filled with talent.
Madi Cooper Madi Cooper 5'8" | CG Sehome | 2024 State WA – 2024 – Sehome HS
Madi stepped up last season as the primary ball handler for the Mariners and did a very good job alongside Emmy Hart Emmy Hart 5'4" | CG Sehome | 2024 WA . Cooper was one of the main reasons the team was able to head to the state tournament. She controls the pace of the game well and plays to her best abilities based off how the opposing team is guarding her.
Mari Binning Mari Binning 5'8" | CG Squalicum | 2024 State WA – 2024 – Squalicum HS
Mari was one of the dynamic guards for the Storm that helped lead the team. Binning played a lot of minutes last year and utilized those minutes by playing a complete game. She can set up the offense smoothly and find her teammates easily. She runs the floor in transition extremely well with or without the ball in her hands.
Tana Hoekema Tana Hoekema 5'10" | SF Nooksack Valley | 2024 State WA – 2024 – Nooksack Valley HS
Tana is a difference maker for the Pioneers. She pairs with Devin Coppinger Devin Coppinger 5'10" | CG Nooksack Valley | 2024 State WA and Lainey Kimball Lainey Kimball SF Nooksack | 2024 State WA to create one of the best trios in the entire state. She can play inside or outside, being very versatile for the team. She dominated the glass, grabbing many rebounds with ease and averaged over 10 per game during their state run.
Haylee Koetje – 2024 – Lynden HS
She’s a key player for the Lions on the court as she can do it all. She is overall a very complete player, being able to do a lot on the court and line up in different positions. She can guard inside or outside and can score at all 3 levels nicely. She rebounds extremely well for her size, almost averaging 10 rebounds per game. She could help lead the Lions deep into a playoff run.