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Lone Peak senior Shawnee Nordstrom goes up for a layup during the 6A championship game against Copper Hills at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 1, 2024.

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Wasatch players celebrate after the 5A semifinal game against Springville at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

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Lone Peak head coach Nancy Warner directs her team during the 6A semifinal game against Corner Canyon at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb, 28, 2024.

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Skyridge senior Cambrie Blackham drives to the basket during the 6A semifinal game against Copper Hills at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

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Skyridge senior Shae Toole splits the defense during the 6A semifinal game against Copper Hills at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

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Lone Peak senior Sarah Bartholomew shoots a layup during the 6A semifinal game against Corner Canyon at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb, 28, 2024.

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Payson's Oaklie Jackman rises up for shot during a 4A girls basketball state semifinal game against Ridgeline at the UCCU Center on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

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Payson senior Cheznie Roundy races down the floor with the ball during a 4A girls basketball state semifinal game against Ridgeline at the UCCU Center on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

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Lehi senior Addy Scrivner drives to the basket during the Region 3 game against Lone Peak in Highland on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.

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Salem Hills junior Brooke Warren battles for a loose ball during the Region 7 game against Cedar Valley in Salem on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

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Mountain View sophomore guard Jaycee Carlson watches her shot during the Region 8 game against Payson in Orem on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

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Here are the top girls basketball players in the Utah Valley area in 2023-24:

Player of the Year: Naia Tanuvasa, Sr. G, Lone Peak

Dedicated, talented athlete who raised her game to be what her team needed her to be, including nearly doubling her scoring (14.5 points per game), knocking down shot (33 made 3-pointers) and making plays all over the court (5.4 rebounds per game, 3.2 assists per game, 3 steals per game).

Offensive MVP: Shawnee Nordstrom, Sr. G, Lone Peak

Dynamic shooter who could had impressive range but who could also get to the rim and finish or set up teammates for open looks (14.9 points per game, 40 made 3-pointers, 3.3 assists per game),

Defensive MVP: Ashley Garner, Sr. C, Wasatch

Imposing interior presence who patrolled the paint and intimidated opposing shooters, then went hard to the glass (10.7 rebounds per game) while also making big plays at the offensive end (17.6 points per game).

Coach of the Year: Nancy Warner, Lone Peak

After two years of dominance, the Knights dealt with some new struggles in 2023-24 including early injuries and some tough losses. Warner kept her team focused and unfazed, finding a rhythm that carried it to a third-straight 6A state championship.

All-Valley first team

(listed alphabetically)

Lina Ballin, Jr. G, Timpview

Big-time player who spearheaded the Thundebird efforts at both ends of the court and came up big in key moments (13.2 points per game, 30 made 3-pointers, 5 assists per game, 3.6 steals per game).

Sarah Bartholomew, Sr. C, Lone Peak

Skilled post player who was rarely out of position on either end of the court as she affected shots, grabbed rebounds and scored efficiently inside (11.2 points per game, 7.8 rebounds per game).

Peyton Behnke, Jr. G, Wasatch

Aggressive athlete who found ways to get the ball in the hoop (14.3 points per game) or get the ball back for her team (3.6 rebounds per game, 2.2 steals per game).

Cambrie Blackham, Sr. G, Skyridge

Important leader and competitor who gave the Falcons everything she had (12.4 points per game, 2.3 steals per game, 1.8 assists per game) despite being limited for much of the year by a tough injury.

Jaycee Carlson, So. G, Mountain View

Rising star who was everywhere for the Bruins as she stuffed the stat sheet, averaging 13.6 points per game, 7.8 rebounds per game, 3.9 steals per game, and 3 assists per game.

Rayli Galea’i, Sr. F/C, Timpview

Tough, powerful inside presence who battled for every inch inside on her way to 10 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game and 1.5 steals per game for the Thunderbirds.

Oaklie Jackman, Sr. F, Payson

Determined competitor who changed the game inside for the Lions as both an offensive threat and a defensive stopper (12.3 points per game, 8.3 rebounds per game, 1.7 blocks per game).

Chloe Jensen, Sr. G, Westlake

Fantastic scorer who was lethal from long range, drilling 67 3-pointers during the season on her way to 13.5 points per game and 2.8 assists per game.

Sammi Love, Sr. G, Lehi

Versatile performer for the Pioneers who could change the game whether starting or coming off the bench, ending up with 7.3 points per game, 30 made 3-pointers and 2.3 assists per game.

Cheznie Roundy, Sr. G, Payson

High-octane athlete who always was around the ball and hit plenty of big shots for the Lions (11.4 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, 34 made 3-pointers).

Addy Scrivner, Sr. G, Lehi

All-around elite leader who willed her team to victory through determination and grit, scoring 19.6 points per game with 52 made 3-pointers as well as 3.6 rebounds per game and 1.6 steals per game.

Jaynee Tanner, Sr. F, Maple Mountain

Vital centerpiece for the resurgent Golden Eagles who was relentless on the boards and came up big inside (11.5 points per game, 8.6 rebounds per game, 2 steals per game).

Shae Toole, Sr. G, Skyridge

Impressive leader who set the tone for the entire team, particularly when many teammates were hurt, while doing a little of everything (9.6 points per game, 4 rebounds per game, 3.4 assists per game, 3.4 steals per game).

Brooke Warren, Jr. G, Salem Hills

Floor general for the Skyhawks who could make shots (12.5 points per game) or pull down important rebounds (7.9 rebounds per game).

Kennedy Woolston, So. G, Lone Peak

Talented young athlete who demonstrated her shooting (10.4 points per game, 47 made 3-pointers) while also doing the little things to help the Knights win (4.7 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game).

All-Valley second team

(listed alphabetically)

Kiaya Bond, Sr. G, Rockwell

19.4 points per game, led team to great season

Tabi Clark, So. F/G, Pleasant Grove

12.5 points per game, 7.3 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game, 1.8 blocks per game

Calli Condi, Sr. G, American Fork

12.3 points per game, 64 made 3-pointers

Amber Cook, Sr. G/F, Pleasant Grove

11.1 points per game, 33 made 3-pointers, 4.5 rebounds per game, 1.8 steals per game

Gracyn Cook, Sr. G, Spanish Fork

9.2 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, 2.8 steals per game, 2 assists per game

Austyn Feller, Sr. G, Westlake

11.6 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, 3.2 assists per game, 2.1 steals per game

Emily Gwilliam, Sr. C, Spanish Fork

9 points per game, 8 rebounds per game, 1.4 steals

Brynlee Johnson, Jr. F, Springville

6.9 points per game, 4.4 rebounds per game, 1.3 assists per game

Olivia Kaaihue, Sr. G, Cedar Valley

10.8 points per game, 4 rebounds per game, 2.6 assists per game, 2.4 steals per game

Madi King, Sr. F, Salem Hills

11.5 points per game, 4 rebounds per game, 2.2 assists per game

Fili Liava’a, So. G, Wasatch

8.2 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, 3.1 assists per game, 2.3 steals per game

Quincey Mathews, Jr. F, Payson

10.7 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, 1.6 steals per game

Merceius Mili, Jr. G, Skyridge

11.6 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, 1.8 steals per game in season limited by injuries

Kaylee Rich, Sr. F, Lone Peak

Key defender, 3.6 rebounds per game

Lia Suguturaga, Jr. F, Mountain View

7.6 points per game, 7.2 rebounds per game, 1.5 steals per game

All-Valley third team

(listed alphabetically)

Kyah Bahr, Jr. G, Payson

4.1 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, 4.2 assists per game, 2.6 steals per game

Leah Bailey, Fr. G, Maple Mountain

11.1 points per game, 36 made 3-pointers, 4.1 assists per game

Autumn Blackburn, Jr. G, Rockwell

13.4 points per game, 34 made 3-pointers

Kimberlee Brown, Jr. G, Mountain View

9 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, 1.9 steals per game

Shay Brown, So. G, Maple Mountain

8.8 points per game, 2.3 steals per game, 1.8 assists per game

Ali Decker, Sr. G, ALA

11.1 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, 1.6 assists per game

Lizbeth Diaz, Jr. G, Merit

11.8 points per game, 3.2 rebounds per game

Autumn Dossey, Jr. F, Maeser

8.6 points per game, 11.9 rebounds per game

Livia Eyre, So. F, Timpview

6.3 points per game, 7.3 rebounds per game, 1.3 steals per game

Elise Fale, Sr. C, Provo

8 points per game, important leader

Aarikah Jensen, Sr. G, UMACW

19.3 points per game, 1.6 rebounds per game

Octavia Mosher, Sr. F, Maeser

10.3 points per game, 8.3 rebounds per game, 1.5 steals per game, 1.4 blocks per game

Ellie Reed, Fr. F, American Heritage

11 points per game, 48 made 3-pointers

Hadley Whiting, So. G, Cedar Valley

10.6 points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game, 3.2 steals per game

Honorable mention

American Fork: Sarah Mathis, Kora Kennington, Leah Moeaki

American Heritage: Anne Marie Gibbs, Sophie Reed, Afton Torgerson

ALA: Kaytlynn Elswood, Zuri Smith, Leah Frost

Cedar Valley: Presley Whiting, Ellie Larson, Gabrielle Hudson

Freedom Prep: Zoie Stilwell

Juab: Ava Cuff, Lucy Richards, Emmy Lovell

Lehi: Hadlie Warren, Kaleigh Freeman, Kinly Faux, Ellie Hill, Malia Havea

Lone Peak: Katy Lawrence, Zuri Nordstrom

Maeser: Autumn Dossey, Eleanor Hamberger, Patricia Keeley

Maple Mountain: Liesel Hansen, Kylee Gause, Ashlynn Lainhart

Merit: Ayla Coltharp, Mary Moody

Mountain View: Halle Richards, Tia Mortensen

Orem: Anna Thayer, Mylie Louder, Abby Davidson

Payson: Avery Roundy, Emmy Hales,

Pleasant Grove: Cash Connors, Sarah Newman, Lily Evans

Provo: Izabelle Moyes, Josie Denton, Naomi Martinez, Tessa Deucher, Taiana Albert

Rockwell: Nahia Maruri, Natalie Blackburn

Salem Hills: Chenielle Nye, Reagan Beck, Hattie Parkinson

Skyridge: Bella Sika, Ellah Oeser, Sadie Buttars, Lillian Meyer

Spanish Fork: Hailey Sullivan, Eden Erickson, Katelin Bingham, Olivia Roberts

Springville: Natalie Florence, Millie Thompson, Bella Esplin, Sami DeLlamas

Timpanogos: Ella Maddox, Alex Thorup, Georgia King

Timpview: Leah Atuaia, Emma Openshaw, Malia Latu

Tintic: Mikenzie Brunson, Samantha Grimstead

UMACW: Leigh Olsen, Katelyn McQuerry

Wasatch: Mahala Speredon, Bailey Sweat, Kate Miller

Westlake: Jada Willis, CJ Cox, Janeice Sikander

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