EmileeSkinner

Emilee Skinner grew up playing against boys, which she credits as a key reason why she was able to develop into one of the top women's basketball players in the country. She also points out her competitiveness – she was an all-state soccer player just because she loves to compete – as a key reason why she's had so much success. Those close to Skinner say she's just a natural at everything. “She could probably do just about any sport you asked her to do, and she’d be incredible at it," Ridgeline coach Ainsli Jenks told the Desert News. "She’s just a phenomenal athlete, a phenomenal competitor. She has a natural ability to make things look like it comes easy. What I love probably most about Emily is it’s not about her. She doesn’t do this for herself, it’s team. Even when she was younger, she was out there doing the things for her team to be successful.” As a junior in high school, Skinner led Ridgeline to a 25-2 record and a repeat 4A state championship as she averaged 24 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.7 blocks and 3.5 steals.