Ella shot the ball confidently from beyond the arc and her aggressiveness stood out at Northwood Team Camp. She used a quick behind the back dribble to change directions, then beat her defender to the basket for a left-handed finish in the lane. Ella looked to attack gaps and earned multiple trips to the free throw line. She’s a playmaker in the Gaylord backcourt.

Ella, a junior guard for Gaylord, gives her team a steady perimeter presence and the ability to change a game in a hurry. She’s a confident shooter who stays shot-ready at all times, making her a dangerous catch-and-shoot threat whenever the ball swings her way. Defensively, her length allows her to be disruptive, as she contests shots, records blocks from the guard spot, and anticipates passes to create turnovers. If Ella finds her rhythm and heats up from the outside during district play, Gaylord’s chances of making a strong run — and potentially claiming the title — rise significantly.