A West Michigan product, Wilkerson ranked as one of Grand Haven's top defenders and the team's second-leading scorer at more than 10 points per game in her final campaign. She helped the Bucs to a perfect 28-0 record and a second consecutive Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Class A State Championship at the Breslin Center in March. This summer, she was selected as the MVP at the Champions of Character All-Star Game in Grand Rapids and an all-state recipient.