In an amazing season filled with outstanding players, Whatcom Hoops is ranking the top 30 girls. Each day we’ll feature an outstanding player in our county and count down until we get to #1. So join us daily as we honor the best of the best.
#17
Merritt Jensen, junior, Bellingham
WHY SHE’S #17: Despite being the focus of every opponent’s defensive attention, the Bayhawks’ 5-foot-10 forward would somehow still manage to control the paint and finish with a double-double. With great footwork and a soft touch, she averaged nearly 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists a game, and her maturing into a versatile and dependable scorer was what helped lift Bellingham to its best season in more than a half-decade.
COACH DREW McFALL: “It was clear she was one of the players who cared most about team success, while also achieving individually. She broke the single-season rebound record, yet never put her personal success above the team. I believe she can grow into a first-team all-conference player next year.”
NOTE: Thank you to the coaches and to Tyler Anderson of WhatcomPreps.com for season stats.
Links to previous Whatcom Hoops Top 30
#19: Addison Kettman, Squalicum
#21: Kayla Washington, Ferndale
#22: Mary Lockhart, Bellingham
#26: Ellie Pierce, Lynden Christian
#27: Jocelyn Eshuis, Lynden Christian
#28: Tiana Thompson, Squalicum
#29: Brianna Metteba, Lummi Nation
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