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Salem Hills Chenielle Nye celebrates after drawing a charge during the 5A semifinal game against West at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

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Payson's Emmie Hales passes the ball around a Ridgeline defender during a 4A girls basketball state semifinal game at the UCCU Center on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

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Lone Peak sophomore Zuri Nordstrom shoots a shot during the 6A championship game against Copper Hills at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

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Timpview senior Lina Ballin shoots a shot during the Region 7 game against Salem Hills in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.

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Pleasant Grove junior Tabi Clark drives to the basket during the Region 3 game at American Fork on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.

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Payson senior Quincey Mathews goes up for a shot during the 4A second round game against Pine View in Payson on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Salem Hills senior Brooke Warren shoots a shot during the 5A semifinal game against West at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

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Wasatch senior Peyton Behnke goes up for a shot during the 5A semifinal game against Bountiful at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

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Here are the top girls basketball players in the Utah Valley area in 2024-25:

Player of the Year: Kennedy Woolston, Jr. G/F, Lone Peak

Gifted athlete and irreplaceable leader who could be counted on to both score (14.2 points per game)and do all the little things that helped make the Knights so tough to beat (6.5 rebounds per game, 4 assists per game, 2.7 steals per game).

Offensive MVP: Emmy Hales, Jr. G, Payson

Deadeye shooter who drew an enormous amount of attention from defenses but still scored 14.6 points per game and hit 50 3-pointers, while also contributing in other ways (7.5 rebounds per game, 3.7 steals per game).

Defensive MVP: Chenielle Nye, Sr. F, Salem Hills

Imposing presence in the interior who was always creating problems for opponents (11.7 rebounds per game, 1.8 steals per game, 1.2 blocks per game) while also making a difference on offense (14.8 points per game, 49% shooting).

Coach of the Year: Nancy Warner, Lone Peak

Warner went from having a group of confident veterans to rebuilding with a group of inexperienced athletes, yet guided them through the ups and downs of the season and molded them to return to the top as 6A state champs.

All-Valley first team

(listed alphabetically)

Lina Ballin, Sr. G, Timpview

Big-time player who spearheaded the Thunderbird efforts at both ends of the court and came up big in key moments (13.7 points per game, 26 made 3-pointers, 4.5 assists per game, 3.3 steals per game).

Leah Bailey, So. G, Maple Mountain

Impressive rising star who put up some of the top scoring number in the state at 17.8 points per game with 72 made 3-pointers, while also contributing 4.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

Peyton Behnke, Sr. G, Wasatch

Aggressive athlete who found ways to get the ball in the hoop (13.8 points per game) or get the ball back for her team (3 rebounds per game, 2.7 steals per game).

Jaycee Carlson, Jr. G, Mountain View

All-round performer who was everywhere for the Bruins as she stuffed the stat sheet, averaging 10.5 points per game, 9 rebounds per game, 4.8 steals per game, and 5.7 assists per game.

Tabi Clark, Jr. W, Pleasant Grove

Dynamic player who was tough to stop (14 points per game, 1.9 assists per game) and tough to keep away from the ball (7.7 rebounds per game).

Tatianna Harness, Jr. G, Lone Peak

Consistent performer who found ways to come up big when her team needed her (8.7 points per game, 2.6 assists per game).

McKenzie Jepson, Sr. G,  Lehi

Solid leader who spearheaded things for the Pioneers at both ends of the court (11 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game).

Ellie Larson, Jr. W, Cedar Valley

Big-time player who was always in the right place and took advantage of her opportunities (11.7 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game, 1.8 steals per game).

Quincey Mathews, Sr. F, Payson

Relentless post presence who was excellent at getting to the glass (7.6 rebounds per game) and getting the ball in the basket (13.8 points per game, , 2.5 assists per game).

Merceius Mili, Sr. F, Skyridge

Gifted athlete with both size and a silky smooth jump shot who notched 15.4 points per game on 42% shooting for the Falcons.

Zuri Nordstrom, So. G, Lone Peak

Excellent shooter (8.8 points per game, 34 made 3-pointers) who was never afraid to mix it up with anyone to defend or get boards (3.6 rebounds per game).

Ella Oeser, Jr. F, Skyridge

Key interior performer who was made a difference in a lot of ways for the Falcons (11.7 points per game, 7.9 rebounds per game, 2.6 assists per game).

Avery Roundy, Sr. G, Payson

Impressive leader who set the tone for the Lions on defense (5.3 rebounds per game, 3.3 steals per game) while also averaging 10 points per game.

Janiece Sikander, So. G, Westlake

Fearless competitor who never hesitated when there was a chance to make plays on offense or defense (9.7 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 3 assists per game, 2.3 steals per game).

Mahala Speredon, So. F, Wasatch

Excellent athlete who effectively used her size to get to the rim (11.7 points per game) and to get to the boards (7.7 rebounds per game) for the Wasps.

Avery Thompson, So. G, Westlake

Savvy young star who understands the game and how to do the things the Thunder needed to get a lot of wins (10.1 points per game, 3.9 rebounds per game, 2.3 assists per game).

Sutton Villa, Fr. C, Provo

Top freshman player in the area who made an enormous impact in every game (11.9 points per game, 9.1 rebounds per game, 5.2 blocks per game).

Brooke Warren, Sr. G, Salem Hills

Floor general for the Skyhawks who could make shots (12.7 points per game) or pull down important rebounds (7.3 rebounds per game) and get other players involved (2.7 assists per game).

All-Valley second team

(listed alphabetically)

Reagan Beck, Sr. G, Salem Hills

7 points per game, 3.2 rebounds per game

Makayla Boyer, So. G, Pleasant Grove

10.7 points per game, 1.6 steals per game

Kimberlee Brown, Sr. F/G Mountain View

14 points per game, 4 rebounds per game, 2.2 steals per game

Sami DeLlamas, Jr. F, Springville

9.9 points per game, 5 rebounds per game

Livi Eyre, Jr. F, Timpview

10.9 points per game, 8.7 rebounds per game

Keira Hester, Jr. G, Westlake

7.7 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, 1.3 steals per game

Ellie Hill, Sr. W, Lehi

10.4 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, 1.4 steals per game

Fili Liava’a, Jr. G, Wasatch

7 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game, 4 assists per game, 2 steals per game

Naomi Martinez, Sr. G, Provo

10.2 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 1.6 steals per game

Anaiya Nelson, Sr. G, Skyridge

9 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game

Maddie Pope, Fr. G, Lone Peak

6.1 points per game, 2.1 rebounds per game, 24 made 3-pointers

Isley Sauvao, So. F, Westlake

6 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game

Bella Sika, Sr. G, Skyridge

10.3 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, 2.2 assists per game

Alexa Vance, So. G, Salem Hills

7 points per game, 3.5 steals per game, 3.3 rebounds per game

Charlie Warner, Fr. G, Lone Peak

5.3 points per game, 2.1 rebounds per game, 1.4 assists per game

Hadley Whiting, Jr. G, Cedar Valley

10.2 points per game, 4.4 rebounds per game, 2.3 steals per game

All-Valley third team

(listed alphabetically)

Kyah Bahr, Sr. G, Payson

4.5 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, 3.8 assists per game, 3.5 steals per game

Siena Bramble, Jr. G, Mountain View

8.1 points per game, 3 rebounds per game, 1.4 steals per game

Cash Connors, Jr. P, Pleasant Grove

5.9 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game

Brynlee Cook, Jr. G, Lehi

8.1 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, 1.5 steals per game

Eden Erickson, Sr. G/F, Spanish Fork

9.4 points per game, 18 made 3-pointers

Natalie Florence, Sr. F, Springville

10.9 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, 1.4 assists per game

Danielle Garner, Jr. F, Wasatch

8.6 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, 1.7 steals per game

Lave Holdcraft, Jr. G, Lone Peak

4.6 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game

Savannah Klodt, So. G, Cedar Valley

8.8 points per game, 3.2 rebounds per game, 2.4 assists per game

Ashlynn Lainhart, Jr. G, Maple Mountain

10.4 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, 2.4 steals per game

Ella Maddox, Sr. F, Timpanogos

11.3 points per game, 34 made 3-pointers, 5.4 rebounds per game

Lillian Meyer, Sr. G, Skyridge

6.3 points per game, 2.6 assists per game

Kelcee Rasmussen, Fr. P, Lehi

5.5 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, 1.5 assists per game

Ella Seymore, Jr. F, Westlake

7.7 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, 1.7 assists per game

Samantha Smith, Sr. G, American Fork

9.1 points per game, 20 made 3-pointers

Daisy Thayne, So. G, Cedar Valley

9.7 points per game, 3.4 rebounds per game, 3.2 steals per game

Sage Yenchik, Fr. G, Provo

8.4 points per game, 4.3 assists per game, 3.7 steals per game

Honorable mention

American Fork: Kora Kennington, Sabrina Hansen, Ambri Jenson

American Heritage: Brinley Hall, Annie Pearson, Afton Torgerson, Gentry Fallon

ALA: Daphne Gamble, Chanel Carpenter, Jacklynn Huff

Cedar Valley: Presley Whiting, Lily Shippen, Eva Okusi

Freedom Prep: Julien Wallraff, Jennifer Lid

Juab: Hailee Hall, Maggie Rosenbeck, Ashlyn Wright, Mollie Blankenagel

Lehi: Hayden Warren, Cali Ashton

Lone Peak: Huni Folau, Siri Burgess

Maeser: Lillian Nolan, Autumn Dossey, Vivianny Sarmiento

Maple Mountain: Shay Brown, Autumn Jones, Jemima Griffin

Merit: Lizbeth Diaz, Ayla Coltharp, Kya Snyder

Mountain View: Amelia Suguturaga, Saralynn Hair

Orem: Liv Rasmussen, Anna Thayer, Mylie Louder

Payson: Halle Anderson, Sadie DeGraffenried

Pleasant Grove: Maele Tuiasoa, Ellie Adams, Jada Ross

Provo: Izabelle Moyes, Tessa Deucher, Lydia Ibarra

Rockwell: Cassidy Jessop, Autumn Blackburn, Kathryn Thompson

Salem Hills: Bri Frampton, Kate Barton, Addy Tasker

Skyridge: Lily Grant, Portia Hugh, Elena Chiara

Spanish Fork: Kamberlynn Starley, Alexis Branch, Olivia Roberts

Springville: Brynn Johnson, Millie Thompson, Bella Esplin

Timpanogos: Alex Thorup, Sydnie Lee, Georgia King

Timpview: Tasi Galeai, Grace Erbstoesser, Malia Latu

Tintic: Jordan Condor, Mariana Pena, Kyah Farr

UMACW: Hailey Berrett, Kassiana Vanwagoner

Wasatch: Anna Greenwell, Sicily Clark, Kate Miller

Westlake: Mia Foster, Ava Cheney