Lillie isn’t just the greatest player in Gladstone history; she’s one of the best players to ever come out of the U.P. As a junior, Lillie led Gladstone to an undefeated record in the Great Northern U.P. Conference, a 24-2 record, and a quarterfinal appearance against State Runner-Up Frankenmuth. After averaging 23 points and 12 rebounds a night as a junior, Lillie turned in another dominant season for the Braves as a senior. She broke her own single-game scoring record with 47 points in December and became the fifth girl in U.P. history to reach 2,000 career points during a win against the D4 favorite Ishpeming. Lillie led the Braves with 32 points to beat the Hematites. She surpassed 1,000 career rebounds this season and earned recognition as the Prep Girls Hoops x Dr. Dish National Player of the Week for Jan. 6th-12th. Lillie guided Gladstone to its third straight league title and second straight undefeated record in conference play, leading the Braves to statement wins against Marquette, Kingsford, Ishpeming, and Calumet. She’s earned recognition as Ms. U.P., Associated Press D2 First Team, Conference Player of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year. Lillie graduates as the school’s all-time leading scorer, all-time leading rebounder, single-season scoring leader, and single-game scoring leader. She will continue her career at the University of Milwaukee following graduation.

Lillie couldn’t have had a better senior season for Gladstone. She’s a dynamic 6-1 wing who can dribble penetrate, bury three-pointers, dominate the glass, and defend on the perimeter. Lillie set the single-game school record with 47 points, reached 1,000 rebounds, and became the school’s all-time leading scorer. She has over 2,000 career points. Lillie is the top prospect in the U.P. and will be must-see TV in District 33.

Lillie reached another milestone last week, surpassing 2,000 career points on a crossover, spin dribble drive to the basket with a soft finish off the glass. She is the fifth girl in U.P. history to reach 2,000 career points. Gladstone knocked off Ishpeming (#1 in D4) 53-49.

Lillie has been busy adding to her Miss Basketball resume, and it seems to be a foregone conclusion that she will be a Finalist when all is said and done. Lillie set a new Gladstone single-game scoring record with 47 points in December and reached 1,000 career rebounds before the new year. She became the new career scoring leader at the beginning of January and is on pace to hit 2,000. Lillie’s guard-like skills and forward length make her a daunting matchup for opponents.

Lillie has been rewriting the record books at Gladstone High School in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. On December 30, she surpassed 1,000 career varsity rebounds against Ishpeming Westwood, and just a week later, she broke the school’s all-time scoring record, passing Reese Castor with 1,822 points and counting. Earlier in the season, she set the single-game scoring record with 47 points on December 20th.

Lilie has cemented herself as one of Michigan’s premier frontcourt players and is poised for a huge senior season. The Wisconsin-Green Bay commit already owns Gladstone’s all-time records for both points and rebounds — and she’s not done yet. Last year, she was dominant on both ends of the floor, averaging 21.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 3.9 steals per game while leading Gladstone to a district and regional championships. Her combination of size, skill, and motor makes her a matchup nightmare for opponents, and she consistently sets the tone with her energy and leadership. With her sights set on a deep postseason run and a trip to the Breslin, Lilie is ready to make her final high school season her best yet.

The top prospect from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Johnson is rewriting the record books at Gladstone. At 6’1, the senior forward is a consistent 20-and-10 performer who combines power, skill, and versatility. She drives hard, finishes through contact, and has grown increasingly physical as her frame has filled out. A former regional standout, Johnson made the leap to the national EYBL circuit with Team Prime Nation to challenge herself against the best college-bound talent possible – and she’s more than held her own. Ranked 9th in Michigan’s 2026 class, Johnson is a big-time rebounder who is weighing offers from mid-major D1s in the Midwest.

Lillie Johnson Lillie Johnson 6'1" | SF Gladstone | 2026 State MI will graduate as the greatest player in Gladstone school history–she’s the best prospect above the Mackinac bridge and one of the best wings in the 2026 class. Lillie was Great Northern U.P. Conference Player of the Year as a sophomore, averaging 24.3 points, 14.5 rebounds, and 4.9 steals. She earned Associated Press D2 First Team honors and followed that up with another huge year as a junior. Lillie led the Braves to a Great Northern U.P. Conference title (8-0) and a 20-2 record with wins against Houghton, Calumet, and Ishpeming. Lillie dominated in every statistical category this season, averaging 21.9 points (43.2 FG%), 11.4 rebounds, 3.9 steals, and 2.8 assists per game. Against undefeated Negaunee, she scored 29 points and poured in 25 earlier this season versus Ishpeming. Lillie has 1,464 career points and is two points away from becoming Gladstone’s all-time leading scorer. She holds records for most rebounds in a career with 895, points in a season with 566, points in a single game with 44, and 3-point field goals made in a game with seven.

Lillie is currently our highest ranked U.P prospect and she surpassed 1,000 points last week in the first game of her Junior season. Lillie drove hard to the rim and finished contested layups at will. She buried two triples, added offensive rebound putbacks, and scored with a soft touch on her floaters. Lillie’s 1,000th-point moment came in the third quarter as she used a double crossover dribble to beat her defender, avoided the help with a pro hop, and elevated to score a pull-up floater off two feet in the paint. Lille led all scorers with 25 points, which lifted Gladstone to a big win against Ishpeming.

Lillie, an impressive talent and last season’s Great Northern UP Conference Player of the Year, was a First Team All-State nominee as just a sophomore. She put up outstanding numbers, averaging 24.3 points, 14.5 rebounds, and 4.9 steals per game, showcasing her ability to score from all three levels and dominate on the glass. With her length and defensive prowess, she disrupts opponents and creates turnovers, making her a formidable force on both ends of the floor. Already holding Division 1 and 2 offers, Lillie is primed for an exceptional junior season, where she’ll aim to lead her team to another conference championship and hopefully make a deep postseason run.