And the talent on display in Greater Lansing this winter includes a few returning all-state selections, including DeWitt’s Madi Uyl, who is committed to Grand Valley State.

Here’s a look at some of the area’s top players to watch this winter.

Elly Bengel

▶ School: Pewamo-Westphalia

▶ Year: Junior

Bengel was a BCAM honorable mention all-state selection in Division 3 for the Pirates after averaging 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and making 46 3-pointers. She opened her junior season by hitting the game-winning 3-pointer and scoring 31 points while helping P-W to a double-overtime win over East Lansing.

Reece DeRose

▶ School: Leslie

▶ Year: Senior

DeRose has been one of the leaders of what’s been a balanced attack for the Blackhawks. She is the leading returning scorer for Leslie after averaging 11.5 points, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals and making 35 3-pointers while earning Cascades Conference Dream Team honors last season.

Christina Dixon

▶ School: Haslett

▶ Year: Junior

Dixon is one of the reasons Haslett is a favorite in the CAAC Red after earning honorable mention all-state honors in Division 2 last season. She averaged 12.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Vikings, who won a district title.