In an incredible season filled with outstanding players, Whatcom Hoops is ranking the top 30 boys. Each day we’ll feature an amazing 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
Jack Stapleton, junior, Lynden
WHY HE’S #17: In his first year on varsity, Stapleton improved to become the Lions’ third-leading scorer and a key to their state championship run. He averaged 8.2 points on 47 percent shooting from the field and grabbed 6 rebounds a game, but his biggest contribution might have been his toughness in playing most of the season with a foot injury that would have sidelined other players yet inspired his teammates.
COACH BRIAN ROPER: “Jack played hurt the last two months of the season and still managed to record 8 points and 6 rebounds per game. He was instrumental in helping us win three straight in Yakima. His best basketball is still ahead of him.”
Links to previous Whatcom Hoops Top 30
#18: Noah Tavis, Blaine
#20: Kincade Van Houten, Bellingham
#21: Kayden Stuit, Lynden Christian
#22: Josiah Weeda, Blaine
#23: Austin McKay, Sehome
#24: Bhavnoor Grewal, Ferndale
#26: Jonah Brillowsky, Ferndale
#28: Kell Reardon, Mount Baker
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