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.
#7
Ailina Rabang, senior, Lummi Nation
WHY SHE’S #7: The athletic 5-foot-5 guard played much bigger, and her steady game was the rock that the Lady Blackhawks depended on as they earned their first state trophy since 2009. Her average stat line was amazing: 14.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.6 assists (her 132 assists were most in the county), and 5.4 steals (her 158 steals were second most). In addition to being named to the all-Northwest 1B League first team for the second year in a row, the Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association named her the Class 1B player (senior) of the year.
COACH DAVID JAMES: “Ailina has been one of the top players in the county throughout her high school career and put together a great senior season. She’s someone I could always count on in big moments, whether it was getting us a bucket or coming up with a big stop. Her toughness and leadership set the tone for our program, and she played a big part in building this team into what it is today. She’s going to be tough to replace.”
NOTE: Thank you to the coaches and to Tyler Anderson of WhatcomPreps.com for season stats.
Links to previous Whatcom Hoops Top 30
#9: Tyra Dykstra, Lynden Christian
#11: Brooklyn Larrabee, Ferndale
#13: Payton Bartl, Nooksack Valley
#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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