Battle in the Fort/ WNPA Session 2 Standouts
The Battle in the Fort / WNPA Session 2 weekend delivered one of the deepest evaluation environments of the season, bringing together premier prep programs from across Canada and the northeastern United States. Over four days, the gym was filled with high-major athletes, nationally ranked prospects, and rising underclassmen eager to prove themselves on a national stage. The combination of physicality, pace, and skill level elevated every matchup, creating an ideal setting for true separation among elite performers.
From dominant interior forces to high-octane guards and emerging multi-positional wings, this session showcased the next wave of Canadian talent in its purest form — competing, adjusting, and excelling under pressure. These standouts didn’t just put up numbers; they dictated outcomes, shifted momentum, and showed traits that translate directly to the next level.
This report highlights the players who rose above an exceptionally competitive field, delivering performances that solidified their status as some of the country’s most promising long-term prospects.
Amelia Sow — 2027 | 6’1 Guard | Fort Erie International Academy
NPH No.1 Ranked in the Class of 2027
Amelia Sow profiles long-term as a high-major, power-driving guard whose physicality, vertical pop, and motor make her one of the most difficult backcourt matchups in Canada. Her ability to absorb contact, maintain balance, and finish in traffic gives her a scalable scoring blueprint that translates directly upward. She consistently starts transition from defensive rebounds, functioning as a true possession initiator who creates immediate pressure on the rim.
Offensively, Sow bends defenses with constant paint touches. She attacks off long, forceful strides and forces rotations that open clean dump-offs, kick-outs, and advantage opportunities. Her 22 points, 8 assists, and 5 steals in WNPA action highlighted her expanded processing — she now reads low-help earlier, anticipates tag defenders, and makes decisions that elevate team tempo and efficiency.
Defensively, she fits the identity of a multi-positional stopper capable of guarding 1–3 while switching onto small-ball 4s. Her anticipation in passing lanes, physical engagement at the point of attack, and transition-igniting steals position her as a high-major two-way prospect with long-term pro potential if the jumper continues to ascend.
Portia Reisen — 2028 | 5’9 Guard/Forward | Fort Erie International Academy
NPH No.1 Ranked in the Class of 2026
Portia Reisen fits the model of a modern two-way wing who impacts the game through elite defensive instincts and efficient perimeter scoring. She was one of the most disruptive defenders of the entire event, showing advanced timing on steals, jumping lanes with purpose, and converting those takeaways into immediate transition offense. Her feel on the defensive end reflects a long-term projection as a high-major perimeter defender who can guard multiple positions.
Offensively, Reisen continues to show one of the most translatable shooting profiles in her class. She loads quickly, shoots clean off the hop, and stays balanced through contests. Add in her straight-line driving ability and her developing feel as a ball mover, and she becomes a wing who can space the floor while also punishing poor closeouts.
Her versatility, length, and composure give her the blueprint of a high-major wing who can defend at a high level, stretch the floor, and play within a team context without needing high usage.
Gabby Morash — 2026 | 5’8 Point Guard | King’s Christian
Top 15 in Canada — Class of 2026
Gabby Morash profiles as a high-IQ lead guard capable of running an offense with rhythm, pace control, and advanced read-making. Her 23-point, 11-assist performance showcased her ability to manipulate pick-and-roll coverage, freeze bigs, and consistently place teammates in advantageous scoring situations. She plays with a calm command over the floor, dictating flow and tempo like a collegiate-level primary ball-handler.
Her scoring comes from craft rather than force. Morash uses hesitation, footwork variation, and sharp body control to create separation. She consistently plays under control, making her decisions purposeful and efficient. She is the type of guard who elevates teammates by consistently making the right read and reducing turnovers through anticipation.
Defensively, she competes with strong positional feel and anticipates actions well. Her long-term projection sits comfortably as a high-end point guard.
Avery Arije — 2027 | 6’1 Guard | Crestwood Prep
NPH #2 Ranked in the Class of 2027
Avery Arije brings the foundational traits of a long, athletic, high-major scoring guard with the physical upside to dominate multiple levels. Her 6’1 frame, length, and natural explosiveness allow her to create advantages both in the half court and open floor. She pressures defenses with stride-based drives, body control, and the ability to initiate contact without losing touch around the rim.
Her scoring identity is rooted in power, pace, and fluidity. Arije’s ability to elevate in tight spaces and finish over size speaks to her long-term projection as a prime scoring option at the next level. Defensively, she mirrors ball-handlers with her length, recovers quickly on breakdowns, and generates turnovers by taking away space.
Gabby Fajemirokun — 2029 | 6’6 Forward/Center | Crestwood Prep
NPH #1 Ranked in the Class of 2029
Gabby Fajemirokun is one of the most physically overwhelming young prospects in Canada, combining elite size, natural rim-protection instincts, and rapidly developing offensive polish. At 6’6 with length, reach, and vertical extension, she already profiles as a long-term high-major interior anchor with pro-caliber upside.
Her 14 points and 14 rebounds vs Putnam Science were a dominant two-way showing that highlighted her ability to control the paint on both ends. She establishes deep seals with ease, uses her frame to carve out space on the glass, and finishes plays through contact with soft touch. Her hands are exceptional — clean catches, strong grips through traffic, and quick conversion at the rim. Even when heavily contested, she maintains balance and poise that is uncommon for a player her age and size.
What makes her ceiling truly special is her mobility and coordination at 6’6. She runs the floor fluidly, transitions from defense to offense with purpose, and shows early signs of expanding into a face-up scorer. As her footwork continues to tighten and her offensive confidence grows, she has the tools to become a matchup nightmare at the 4/5 spot.
Mira Tang — 2027 | 5’9 Guard | Niagara Prep |
Mira Tang projects as a physically aggressive two-way guard who brings scoring punch, on-ball disruption, and competitive edge. Her 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 steals were a testament to her ability to impose herself on both ends of the floor. She attacks with force, using her first step and strong shoulder angles to penetrate gaps and finish through contact.
Defensively, Tang thrives in chaos. She jumps lanes instinctively, digs with timing, and forces opponents into mistakes. Her energy, toughness, and willingness to play downhill give her the profile of a guard who can swing momentum in a game’s most physical stretches.
As she develops her shooting consistency and tightens her decision-making, Tang’s projection trends toward a guard with potential upward mobility due to her athletic tools and two-way ruggedness.
Ella Plummer — 2027 | 5’7 Point Guard | CODE Sports Academy |
Ella Plummer profiles as a steady, intelligent lead guard who brings balance, structure, and winning habits to every lineup she’s part of. Her 16 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals demonstrate her versatility and ability to impact multiple facets of the game without overhandling. She navigates ball screens with poise, identifies passing windows early, and consistently maintains the pace her team needs.
She has the long-term identity of a guard who elevates spacing and simplifies offense for teammates. On defense, she competes at the point of attack with discipline, cuts off angles well, and turns mistakes into transition opportunities through anticipation.
With strength development and a deeper shooting range, Plummer projects as a guard capable of early collegiate minutes due to her stability and decision-making.
Annabelle Bowen — 2030 | 6’0 Guard | Sacred Heart |
Annabelle Bowen projects long-term as a jumbo scoring guard with fluidity, size, and advanced instincts that position her among the strongest young prospects in Canada. Her 16 points, 7 rebounds, and overall composure reflect a player whose offensive identity is rooted in stride-based creation, smooth footwork, and the ability to absorb contact at an early age.
She already shows the qualities of a versatile initiator — reading closeouts, attacking in straight lines, and demonstrating balance on finishes that typically appear much later in development cycles. Bowen’s ability to contribute without high usage speaks to her long-term scalability.
Defensively, she leverages her length and timing to contest shots, rebound in traffic, and rotate efficiently. As she continues maturing physically, she projects as a highcaliber guard with significant long-term upside.
Silvana Maldonado — 2026 | 5’8 Guard | St. Jude’s Academy |
Silvana Maldonado fits the profile of a physically tough, high-motor guard who manufactures production through effort, physicality, and direct downhill play. Her 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 steals highlight her ability to rebound above her position and to impose herself on both ends through sheer competitiveness.
Offensively, she is at her best attacking in transition or out of mismatches, using strength to carve angles and finish through traffic. Defensively, she brings active hands, physical containment, and a willingness to pressure ball-handlers into discomfort.
Mila Bisset — 2028 | 5’5 Point Guard | Last 1 Best 1 |
Mila Bisset projects as a dynamic scoring point guard whose game is driven by pace control, creativity, and the ability to break defenders down off the dribble. Her back-to-back 20+ point performances showcased advanced change-of-direction craft, pull-up scoring, and fearless attacks into length.
She brings the long-term identity of a guard who can generate offense when possessions stall. Defensively, she competes with anticipation and activity, often turning stops into immediate scoring opportunities.
Celsy Colombo — 2027 | 6’5 Forward | Last 1 Best 1 |
Celsy Colombo profiles as a high-major frontcourt prospect with size, strength, and natural touch that are difficult to teach. Her 19-point performance showed her ability to seal deep, finish through contact, and score with soft hands around the basket. She already understands how to use her body to create scoring windows.
Defensively, she fits the blueprint of a paint anchor — altering shots with size alone, rebounding with physicality, and establishing strong positional presence. She is beginning to show signs of a developing face-up game, which would add another layer to her long-term versatility.
Lexee Anderson — 2027 | 6’7 Center | Fort Erie International Academy |
Lexee Anderson projects as a long-term impact center with high-major physical tools and emerging coordination. Her 14-point performance showcased soft touch, deep-catch finishing, and mobility that continues to improve year over year. At 6’7, she naturally alters shots and forces offensive adjustments.
She plays with improving timing and understands verticality well for her age. Offensively, she is efficient from deep post catches, shows soft hands, and is beginning to add face-up components that hint at her developmental trajectory.
Conclusion
The Battle in the Fort / WNPA Session 2 weekend reaffirmed the depth and trajectory of Canada’s elite girls basketball pipeline. Across every class, players demonstrated skill sets, competitiveness, and long-term upside that translate directly to the collegiate level. From nationally ranked prospects to emerging young talent, this event provided clarity on who is ready now — and who is rapidly ascending.
As teams prepare for the next phase of the season, these standouts have positioned themselves firmly on the recruiting radar, with several profiling as future high-major contributors. The growth displayed over the weekend speaks not only to individual development, but to the rising standard of Canadian prep basketball as a whole.
