Lilly won two National HomeSchool Christian National Champions with the HEA Firebirds in 2024 and 2025. She was named Player of the Year twice and Defensive Player of the Year three times. As soon as Lilly decided to attend Howell High School for her senior year, the program instantly became not just the KLAA West favorite, but a top ten D1 program heading into the 2025-26 season. At 6-5, Lilly towers over every forward in the state. Her mobility, muscular stature, strength, footwork, face-up driving ability, finishing touch, and fundamental development put her in a class of her own. She is the first and only high school girl I’ve ever seen dunk a basketball. Lilly covers more ground than any forward I’ve ever seen at the high school level, forces routine layups to become contested floaters, and is a shot-blocking machine. She averaged 17.4 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and six blocks per game, leading Howell to a KLAA West Division Title with a perfect 14-0 record. Against nationally ranked and undefeated Belleville, regarded by all as unbeatable coming into the game, Lilly delivered the performance of the season, scoring a game-high 27 points with 12 rebounds and four blocks as the Highlanders defeated the Tigers 59-51 to win the KLAA Conference Championship. She shoots 63% from the field and can score from the perimeter. Lilly set a new school record with 12 blocks in a game and broke the previous single-season record of 65 in January. Lilly earned KLAA All-Conference Select Team honors, is the number one-ranked prospect in her class, Michigan’s only McDonald’s All-American, and will be competing in the Big Ten Conference at Michigan State University.

In the biggest game of her high school career thus far, Lilly delivered the performance of the season. Howell came into Thursday’s matchup against undefeated, nationally ranked Belleville as heavy underdogs. Lilly was unstoppable in the game, scoring at least four layups through fouls, attacking from the perimeter, blocking/disrupting shot attempts inside, and even swishing a three-pointer from the slot. Lilly ended the game with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks to lead Howell to a 59-51 KLAA Conference Championship victory over Belleville. The Highlanders finished 14-0 in the KLAA West and are the most dangerous D1 contender heading into the postseason.

Miss Basketball Finalists were announced this week, and Lilly wasted no time turning in a performance that could swing votes. She delivered the biggest double-double of the season. Lilly led Howell to a 59-51 win with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks against #1 ranked Belleville in the KLAA Championship Game. She’s averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds, and six blocks per game, setting a single-game school record for blocks with 12 and a single-season school record for blocks with more than 70. Lilly is going to be the most dominant player on the court in District 13.

Lilly broke Howell’s single-season record for blocks with over a month remaining in the season. She swatted her 74th shot during a 49-24 win at Plymouth and set the single-game record with 12 blocks at Northville. Lilly joined an exclusive group, being selected as a McDonald’s All-American. She will be Michigan’s sole representative and is one of 24 total seniors in the country competing in the game.

Lilly turned in a dominant double-double performance at the Best of Michigan Classic vs. #6 Detroit Edison. She took away high percentage shots for the opponent with her length and quick help-side rotations in the paint. Lilly finished with power through contact off two feet and muscled her way into position to score offensive rebound put-backs. Lilly’s 16 points, 12 rebounds, and six blocks propelled Howell to a 41-26 win. She’ll be the x-factor again for the Highlanders vs. Plymouth.

“Lilly is a dominant force with her size around the rim and her versatility makes her impossible to cover 1 on 1.  She is a favorite for Miss Basketball this year and a potential McDonald’s All American. She is committed to MSU” – Coach Piepho

Lilly is the #1 forward prospect in Michigan and she left no room for doubt at the Mother’s Day Classic with Mystics 2026 Ruh-P24. Lilly started strong from the beginning. She set a screen, rolled to the basket, and transferred the ball cleanly for an easy layup. Lilly forced the defense to foul many times and knocked down her free throws. She finished shots with strength around the basket and fired a confident straightaway three that found nylon. Lilly was a fierce shot blocker and strong finisher in the paint. She faced one of the few forwards in our state who has high level D1 athleticism and height. Lilly embraced the challenge and proved she is in a league of her own. Lilly is committed to Michigan State University.

Lilly led Mystics Ruh on both ends of the court against an extremely challenging opponent. She swatted away many shots in the paint without fouling and secured defensive rebounds against multiple opponents fighting for the ball. Lilly drove hard from up top past her defender to score a left layup at the rim and showed her outside range by knocking down a 3-pointer up top. Lilly set the tone with her toughness rebounding and protecting the rim in the paint. Her determined efforts on both ends nearly ended in a victory and I was impressed by her thoughtful reflection about the game later during our conversation.