Lilly had two amazing performances in her district tournament this week. Scoring 19 and 26 points, snagging 21 rebounds, dishing out 8 assists and stealing the ball 4 times. She hit an half court shot at the buzzer, but also set the new school record for 3 point shots made in a season this week.

Lilly, a senior guard for Portland, is the type of player who fills up the box score in a hurry. She impacts the game in multiple areas, whether it’s knocking down shots from well beyond the arc or setting up teammates with sharp, timely passes. Her vision and decision-making make her a key piece of Portland’s offense, and her scoring ability stretches defenses the moment she steps across half court. Expect her to play a major role in keeping Portland’s tournament run on track tonight and again Friday as the team chases a District title.

Lilly received honors as Portland High School’s December Athlete of the Month, averaging 16.5 points, 4.2 steals, 3.8 rebounds, and three assists per game. New year, same result for Lilly and the Raiders. She scored 16 points in a 65-7 win at Lakewood and added 24 points with a school record six threes during a 79-28 win vs. Lansing Catholic. Lilly ended the week with 40 points (77.8% 3PT%) and shot an efficient 63% from the field (15-24) in 32 minutes. She grabbed eight rebounds, dished out seven assists, and swiped four steals.

Over the past week, Lilly has been incredibly efficient and impactful, scoring 40 points while shooting 63% overall and an impressive 77.8% from three (7-of-9), all in just 32 total minutes. She added 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 steals, tying her school’s record for most threes in a single game. In a 16-minute outing against Lansing Catholic, she exploded for 24 points with 7 assists, 2 steals, and 6 rebounds, knocking down 6-of-8 threes and shooting 91.7% effective from the field. Earlier, against Lakewood, she scored 16 points in 16 minutes, including 13 in the first quarter, while adding 2 rebounds, 2 steals, and shooting 62.5% overall.

“Senior Guard 5’8 – 4th year on varsity- All-Conference 3 years, All-State Honorable Mention: Lilly is a big time playmaker for us on both sides of the ball. She loves to push the pace and can get to the rim in a hurry or knock down the outside shot. Lilly also has the ability to cause problems on defense with her length and her ability to run through passing lanes.” – Coach Haid

Lilly had a phenomenal junior season for Portland. She won Michigan’s PGH Player of the Week in January. was a Top Performer at The Platform Showcase, and earned recognition as a Junior Player of the Year Finalist. She stuffed the stat sheet and contributed to the team’s success in every category–averaging 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.9 steals per game during the regular season. The Raiders have plundered the CAAC White the past two years. They were undefeated in conference play last season, and Lilly is unquestionably their leader on the court. Her toughness, gritty effort on both ends, productivity in big games, and leadership will be key for them to make a deep playoff run. Lilly will continue her basketball career at Lake Superior State University following graduation.

Lilly is the kind of player every coach wants on the floor – a true playmaker who makes things happen on both ends. She has deep range and consistently knocks down shots from beyond the arc, but she’s just as impactful on defense, where she plays with intensity and awareness. This spring and summer, she’ll be suiting up with Always 100, and she’s riding high after being named Second Team All-State – a well-deserved honor for one of the most well-rounded guards in the game.

Portland finished the season 19-3 with statement wins against Frankenmuth, Holt, St. Johns, and East Lansing. They conquered the conference with an undefeated (10-0) record, winning the CAAC-White title. Lilly stepped into the spotlight and shined for the Raiders in big games. Portland pulled off an impressive opening night win against Frankenmuth on the road. Lilly poured in 13 points with three triples and sank the game-winning free throw. Her determined defense and hustle plays tipped the scales in Portland’s favor. Lilly led the Raiders with 18 points against Forest Hills Northern and 19 points, five steals against G.R. Catholic Central. She contributed in every category this season, averaging 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.9 steals per game. Lilly averaged 13.8 shots a game and had a 42% EFG. She was our Jan. 5th-11th Player of the Week and made All-Tournament at The Platform. Lilly was included in the Detroit Free Press Top 100 Players article and was selected as athlete of the week by multiple news stations this season.

Lilly had an outstanding week for Portland, scoring 37 points with 4 assists, 3 steals, and 5 rebounds in her first two games, while shooting 61.5% from the field and 53.8% from 3. On Saturday, she scored 12 of her 19 points in the 4th quarter and added 5 steals on the day. Lilly finished the week with 58 points in 3 games, two of which were against ranked opponents. She is our Jan. 5th-11th Player of the Week Award.

Lilly came out guns blazing in the first half for Portland drilling three triples, and added two free throws to lead all scorers with 11 in the first half. Lilly has college range, but it was her all-around impact that caught my attention. Lilly battled to gain the advantage for rebounds, hit the deck to secure a steal, and pushed the ball in transition to earn free throws. One of her highlight moments was when she gave her team an extra possession by sprinting to throw a loose ball off a bystander opponent going out of bounds. Lilly grabbed steals on defense, threw an impressive lob-entry pass over the defense to a teammate for an assist, and hit the game-winning free throw. She scored 13 points for the Raiders and her determination helped Portland secure a huge first win.