NSSAA Girls All-Stars Announced

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By: Jacob Robinson

"Hustle and Flow"

What makes an all-star? That's the million-dollar question with no one set answer. When it comes to basketball, athletic talent and success are usually the biggest factors. But in a poll of the Norfolk County High School Basketball League coaches, another factor came to the fore -- heart.

With a final look back on the fall senior girls basketball season, here are the most dedicated, hard working, tenacious, driven and, yes, talented players to grace the Norfolk hardcourt.

STEPHANIE POTTS SIMCOE SABRES

Potts helped engineer the Sabres to the league championship with her ability to read the play, slick passing and knack for finding an open shooter. As the captain of the Sabres, Potts led by example by playing at a high level all season long.

LISA WALL VALLEY HEIGHTS BEARS

The Bears felt like they hit the jackpot when Wall transferred from Delhi. "She demonstrated leadership throughout the season and fit in with her new team from day one," said Bears coach Jill Clapdorp. "She also has a tremendous amount of talent. Lisa is a strategic player who knows the game and has the skills to lead a team. She was an invaluable addition to our roster."

MEGHAN BRUYN HOLY TRINITY TITANS

A pure basketball talent, Bruyn runs the floor with confidence and ease. She's been a key cog in the Titans engine, helping the team reach multiple finals in her years as a starter. Not only does Bruyn take command of the floor with the best of them, she's also a shooting threat.

AMANDA REANEY SIMCOE SABRES

There isn't a coach in the league that wouldn't love to have Reaney on their roster. Whether its shooting, hustling on defence or ball handling, the Sabres dynamo can do it all. No one was happier when the Sabres won the NSSAA title, and it's tough to argue that anyone was more deserving either.

LINDSAY ENSMINGER HOLY TRINITY TITANS

When the Titans have needed a big shot or play over the last three seasons, they've looked to Ensminger. The versatile player handles the ball as well as any point guard, and has the ability to sink teams with sharp shooting and pinpoint passing.

BEKHA LITTLEWOOD WATERFORD WOLVES

As shown in the past, Littlewood has a deadly shot, and can score from anywhere. Combined with her athletic abilities, the Wolves point guard is a handful for any opposing defence.

ALIA MCINTOSH DELHI RAIDERS

A mainstay in the Raiders lineup in recent years, McIntosh enjoyed maybe her finest of seasons in her last go 'round. The speedy and agile guard seems to always find a way to get it done, and was the focal point of the Raiders offence.

SUSIE WALL VALLEY HEIGHTS BEARS

Wall has been a constant on the Bears in recent years, and enjoyed on of her finest campaigns this fall. Wall served as one of the leaders on a Bears squad packed with talent, and was a consistent contributor.

ANNESSA CASIER HOLY TRINITY TITANS

Casier meant as much to the Titans as any other first-year starter in the league. Her size alone was tough for opposing teams to deal with. So too was her rapid improvement at both ends of the floor.

KRISTIN CLENDINNING SIMCOE SABRES

As a first year senior, Clendinning made an immediate impact with the senior Sabres, which was evident in the NSSAA Championship, when she went three-of-four from the foul line. Clendinning was clutch all year, and brings a wealth of athletic ability to the table.