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.
#15
Aaliyah Bowman, senior, Blaine
WHY SHE’S #15: If the Borderites’ underdog story were made into a movie — a group of ragtag athletes not only pulls together to keep a program alive but is actually competitive in the ultra-competitive Northwest Conference — then the unassuming 5-foot-7 post would be the star. She averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds a game despite being the focal point of every opponent’s defense. Her 24 points — out of Blaine’s 34 points — in the Borderites’ season-ending playoff loss capped her outstanding prep career.
COACH SEAN MILLER: “Aaliyah was coachable, empathetic, humble, and had impeccable character.”
NOTE: Thank you to the coaches and to Tyler Anderson of WhatcomPreps.com for season stats.
Links to previous Whatcom Hoops Top 30
#16: Jordy Reeder, Lummi Nation
#17: Merritt Jensen, Bellingham
#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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