In an incredible season filled with outstanding players, Whatcom Hoops is ranking the top 30 girls. 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.
#8
Jemma James, sophomore, Lummi Nation
WHY SHE’S #8: The team’s co-captain has started since she was an eighth-grader and already passed the 1,000-point career milestone this season. The 5-foot-4 point guard keyed the Lummi run-and-gun offense with 14 points and 4 assists a game and wrecked havoc on defense with more than 4 steals and even 5 rebounds a game. For guiding the Lady Blackhawks back to the Class 1B state tournament, she was named the Northwest 1B League player of the year.
COACH DAVID JAMES: “Jemma had another successful season. With scoring responsibilities distributed among the team, she was able contribute in various areas. She led the team in steals and assists per game throughout this season. I can always rely on Jem to give 110 percent effort at both practices and games. Her determination and leadership were standout attributes this season, leading the team to a remarkable season.”
NOTE: Thank you to Tyler Anderson and WhatcomPreps.com for season stats.
Links to previous Whatcom Hoops Top 30
#10: Danya Dykstra, Lynden Christian
#11: Ailina Rabang, Lummi Nation
#15: Kiki York, Lynden
#16: Kate Shintaffer, Nooksack Valley
#17: Tiana Thompson, Squalicum
#19: Payton Bartl, Nooksack Valley
#20: Brooklyn Larrabee, Ferndale
#21: Kayla Washington, Ferndale
#23: Rian Stephan, Lynden
#26 Merritt Jensen, Bellingham
#27: Chayleigh Davis, Nooksack Valley
#28: Loretta Murphy-Kangas, Squalicum
#29: Brie Smith, Blaine
#30: Addison Kettman, Squalicum
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