Hudson’s Bay girls: Strong freshman class brings depth, potential to Eagles

Hudson’s Bay had a tough time scoring more than 25 points last season.

But this year, things are looking up, according to coach Michael Rainville. Bay will look for contributions from three key freshmen.

“We’ve struggled for a few years,” said Rainville, who is in his second year. “But I’m really encouraged what I’ve seen so far.”

Point guard Jaydia Martin, forward Kamelai Powell and center Stacia Mikaele have been pleasant surprises for the Eagles, who went 2-18 last season.

Martin is a 5-foot-10 point guard. Rainville praised Mikaele, daughter of Bay boys coach Theo Mikaele, for her high basketball IQ.

“They have a lot of potential,” he said. “They come with a lot of skills for freshmen. They’ll be the backbone of our program for the next few years.”

Around its freshmen, Bay boasts depth. Where there can be a drop-off in talent as a team goes deeper into its bench, Rainville sees depth as a key strength.

“We’ve got 11 players we can put on the court any time,” Rainville said. “We don’t have anyone who is just taking up space.”