2021 Rankings: 1st Team All Defense

The defensive side of the game is by far the most overlooked aspect of the game, but that doesn’t stop some players from taking great pride in getting stops. Whether it is sliding their feet, being a pest, using great length to make shots difficult, or blocking shots, defense is and always will be fun to watch when executed at a high level. Take a look at our 1st team All Defensive Team! Top Wing Defender 2021 5’10 SF MJ Bruno MJ Bruno 5'10" | SF Central Valley | 2021 State WA (Central Valley HS) is one of the best defenders in the state. The University of Portland signee slides her feet laterally very well, she has great length and underrated wiry strength for defending slightly bigger players. Bruno was a key member of Central Valley’s state title team this past season and she had the assignment of defending Montana State signee Mia Hughes Mia Hughes 5'11" | PF Woodinville | 2021 State WA who is a load to handle inside and Bruno made everything as difficult as she possibly could. In any other game you might find her defending the opposing team’s shooting guard, showing her versatility. *Feature image Great Shot Blocker If I had to choose someone to protect the paint, I’m rolling with 2021 6’3 C Faith Bergstrom Faith Bergstrom 6'3" | C Camas | 2021 State WA (Camas HS). Bergstrom has and outstanding wing span that covers a lot of ground on the court. The Cal Poly signee can swat shots consistently with fairly good timing and she also uses her size well on the boards. Versatile Athlete 2021 5’9 SG Linsey Lovrovich Linsey Lovrovich 5'9" | SG Peninsula | 2021 State WA (Peninsula HS) is a big time athlete out of the Key Peninsula. She can run and jump with some of the better athletes and she plays really hard to go along with it. Her ability to get in the paint and board with the bigs after defending out on the perimeter is impressive. At the high school level, The future Boise State Bronco can defend 1-3 quite comfortably. Quickest Defender In terms of all around quickness and burst, there is no one with better feet than 2021 5’5 PG Aaliyah Collins Aaliyah Collins 5'5" | PG Glacier Peak | 2021 State WA (Glacier Peak HS). Collins has blazing quickness and a next level burst of open court speed to match. She plays with a lot of aggression that may even get her in foul trouble at times, but I will take her effort any day of the week on the defensive end. *Chicago State commit Super Effort and Physicality at 4 Position Rounding things out to give some more bulk inside, I would have to go with 2021 6’0 PF Chenoa Louie Chenoa Louie 6'0" | PF Royal City | 2021 State WA (Royal City HS). Louie is tough as nails, very strong and plays with a great motor in her 6 foot frame. She can defend 3-5 at the high school level, but provides a perfect matchup for most players at the 4 position. Diving on the loose balls, taking charges, blocking shots, whatever is required to win, Louie will do it. *Signed to Saint Martin's University