Caitlin enters her senior season at Mattawan after earning Second Team All-Conference honors as a junior, and she brings a well-rounded skill set that allows her to contribute in several different ways. The 2027 guard plays with toughness, energy and a willingness to do whatever her team needs to be successful. I had the opportunity to watch Caitlin compete with Kalamazoo Basketball Academy at the PGH Michigan State Tournament, where her ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor caught my attention. Offensively, she showed a quick first step when attacking from the wing, getting past defenders and finishing strong around the basket. She also demonstrated confidence from the perimeter, knocking down shots from beyond the arc while making smart decisions with the basketball and finding open teammates. One aspect of Caitlin’s game that I really appreciate is her effort on the offensive glass. She doesn’t shy away from battling for rebounds and creating extra possessions, even from the guard position. Defensively, her active hands and consistent effort help her make plays and disrupt opponents. With Mattawan looking to improve on last season’s conference finish, Caitlin’s experience, versatility and competitive nature should make her an important player for the Wildcats this winter.

Caitlin, a guard for Kalamazoo Basketball Academy , stood out during Saturday morning play at the PGH MI State Tournament with her toughness, energy, and all-around effort. She attacked aggressively off the wing, blowing past defenders and getting all the way to the basket for strong finishes at the rim. Caitlin also made a major impact with her hustle, consistently outworking opponents to come away with multiple offensive rebounds and extra possessions for her team. From the perimeter, she showed confidence knocking down shots from beyond the arc, adding another layer to her offensive game. Along with her scoring, she moved the ball well and made good decisions as a passer. Defensively, Caitlin stayed active with quick hands and competed hard throughout the game.

Caitlin showed her speed running the floor especially in transition for Team 8 at The Expo on Saturday. Caitlin pushed the ball quickly in transition and used a nifty high pick-up eurostep to score a contested layup. Caitlin drove hard from the wing to cause a foul and made an effective bounce pass to her teammate in transition. She used a low crossover dribble and pushed the ball quickly down the court to draw a foul on her layup, then swished the free throw.

Ryan showed that she could put the ball on the floor. She had an ability to find small lanes to the rim and squeeze them with a right handed take.