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Lone Peak senior Lave Holdcraft drives to the basket during the 6A state championship game against Bingham at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

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Pleasant Grove junior Zuri Nordstrom drives to the basket during the 5A state championship game against West at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald

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Pleasant Grove senior Tabi Clark goes up for a shot during the 5A state championship game against West at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald

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Cedar Valley's Daisey Thayne tries to keep the ball away from Bingham's Avery Aiono in a 6A girls basketball quarterfinal game at the Huntsman Center on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.

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Maple Mountain's Leah Bailey (right) dribbles to the basket against Bountiful's Maleah Nelson in a 5A girls basketball state quarterfinal game at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

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Westlake guard Avery Thompson looks to penetrate during Tuesday's game versus Cedar Valley. February 3, 2026

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Pleasant Grove's Sutton Villa scores inside against Maple Mountain in a Region 7 girls basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

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MaKayla Boyer of Timpanogos (2) drives the baseline against Saralynn Hair of Mountain View in a Region 8 girls basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

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Jaycee Carlson of Mountain View (23) takes a shot against Timpanogos in a Region 8 girls basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

Darnell Dickson, Daily Herald

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Here are the top girls basketball players in the Utah Valley area in 2025-26:

Player of the Year: Tabi Clark, Sr. F/G, Pleasant Grove

Pleasant Grove was full of top players, but Tabi Clark rose above them all. The senior wing led the Vikings in scoring (16.2 points per game) and always proved clutch down the stretch, a fact that was exemplified when she hit three straight free throws to take an overtime win over Wasatch. Clark, who has signed with Utah Valley University, was consistent and always dangerous from anywhere on the court versus every opponent played.

Offensive MVP: Leah Bailey, Jr. G, Maple Mountain

Bailey made buckets, and lots of them throughout the 2025-26 season. On January 10 she set a school record with 45 points against Skyline, making nine 3-pointers, and also had a 36-point effort on Nov. 25 against West Field. Only a junior, she’s certain to be one of the premier playmakers next season for the Golden Eagles. Bailey averaged 20 points per game and did her best work from behind the arc where she made a state leading 103 triples, averaging 3.9 3-pointers per game.

Defensive MVP: Sutton Villa, So. C, Pleasant Grove

Post defenders seldom prove more dominant than Sutton Villa did throughout this past season. The 6-foot-6 Villa was an absolute game-changer with her presence inside the paint and averaged eight rebounds and an astounding 5.9 blocks. Villa was certainly a big key for the Viking’s undefeated season and should see even bigger strides made in the coming years when considering she’s only a sophomore. Oh yeah, she also averaged 14.2 points on the offensive end.

Coach of the Year: Angela Villa, Pleasant Grove

Carrying a team to an undefeated mark is a rare accomplishment, but that’s exactly what Angela Villa managed in her very first year coaching for the Vikings. She did as much dealing with several players transferring into the program and meshed it all into what became one of the most accomplished teams in Utah high school girls basketball history.

All-Valley first team

(listed alphabetically)

Madie Andrews, Sr. G, Lehi

Andrews keyed Lehi’s play and averaged 11.2 points and 4.9 rebounds while providing strong senior leadership for the Pioneers throughout the season.

MaKayla Boyer, Jr. G, Timpanogos

Boyer was a 3-point specialist for the Timbewolves and averaged a whopping 19.5 points per game for the upstart Timberwolves.

Jalise Chatman, Jr. G, American Fork

Chatman was central to the Cavemen’s resurgence and averaged 15.6 points per game to lead her team. Only a junior, the best days are ahead for Chatman who proved a force on the defensive end while averaging 3.4 steals per game.

Elena Chiara, So. G, Skyridge

Chiara had a big year for the Falcons, leading the team in scoring (13.6 ppg), rebounding (4.8) and assists (3.8.) Although only a sophomore, Chiara figures to be a central piece for Skyridge in the coming years.

Sami DeLlamas, Sr. F, Springville

DeLlamas proved to be one of the best scorers in the state and averaged an impressive 15 points per game for the Red Devils this season. A senior, DeLlamas was certainly one of her team’s top leaders and examples throughout the season.

Lave Holdcraft, Sr. F, Lone Peak

Holdcraft stepped up big for the Knights in the wake of Kennedy Woolston’s season-ending injury. The senior was her team’s emotional leader and averaged 9.3 rebounds per game and 7.5 points in helping advance Lone Peak to yet another 6A state championship game.

Ellie Larson, Sr. F, Cedar Valley

Larson played a huge role in the Aviator’s remarkable season, which saw them win a Region 2 crown and make a deep run in the 6A state championships. The senior averaged 9.6 points per game and led her team averaging 5.4 rebounds.

Zuri Nordstrom, Jr. G, Pleasant Grove

Nordstrom was one of several Viking players who could have been named player of the year. The junior guard always seemed to provide whatever the Vikings needed throughout the season, whether it be a key shot late or a key assist. Nordstrom was always ready for the call.

Maddie Pope, So. G, Lone Peak

Lone Peak is often flush with talent, and Maddie Pope is certainly one of the better young talents in the state. Only a sophomore, Pope was a key contributor throughout the season and averaged 10 points and three rebounds.

Ella Seymore, Sr. G/F, Westlake

Seymore did it from both inside and out for the Thunder, averaging 11.6 points and five rebounds per game while playing central in her team’s successful season and deep tournament run.

Janiece Sikander, Jr. G, Pleasant Grove

Sikander was tenacious with her backcourt play all season long and averaged 9.7 points per game while leading the Vikings with 3.8 assists. More importantly, she proved a defensive force and helped set the tone for Pleasant Grove during its championship season.

Mahala Speredon, Jr. C, Wasatch

One of the state’s premier post players, Speredon averaged 15.2 points per game and 9.6 rebounds. The Wasps proved to be one of the top 5A teams throughout the season in large part to the play provided by Speredon in the paint.

Daisy Thayne, Jr. G, Cedar Valley

Thayne ran the offense for the Aviators who had a breakthrough season in winning a Region 2 championship and making a deep run in the 6A state tournament. Thayne was central to all of it and averaged 10.7 points per game, 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

Avery Thompson, Jr. G, Westlake

Thompson filled up the stat sheet for the Thunder this season and led her team in scoring, averaging 12.4 points per game while also averaging four assists and three steals.

Peyton Warner, Fr. G, Lone Peak

Only a freshman, Warner looks to be a force in the years to come and helped to pick up the slack for the Knights in the wake of Kennedy Woolston’s season-ending injury. The freshman averaged 12 points per game and two steals.

All-Valley second team

(listed alphabetically)

Elizabeth Adams, So. G, Timpanogos

Adams was one of the best scorers at any classification, averaging 19.5 points and hitting 56 3-pointers.

Taizley Ball, Jr. G, Maple Mountain

Ball averaged 10.9 points and knocked down 56 3-pointers.

Jaycee Carlson, Sr. G, Mountain View

Carlson filled up the stat sheet in averaging 13.6 points and 11.9 rebounds this past season.

Brynlee Cook, Sr. G, Lehi

Cook veraged 11.3 points and had 48 steals for the Pioneers.

Julia Fugal, Sr. F, American Fork

Fugal averaged 12.2 points for the much-improved Cavemen team last season.

Danielle Garner, Sr. F, Wasatch

Garner was a force in the paint, averaging 10 points and 7.4 rebounds.

Emmy Hales, Sr. G, Payson

Led the Lions in averaging 15.4 points and 11 rebounds per game.

Filifaiesea Liava’a, Sr. G, Wasatch

Liava’a averaged 9.5 points and four assists for a very good Wasps team.

Isley Sauvao, Jr. F, Westlake

Sauvao averaged six points, six rebounds and two assists for the Thunder.

Halle Sheffield, So. G, Skyridge

Sheffield averaged 10.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Falcons.

Hattie Templeman, Jr. G, Springville

Templeman averaged 13.9 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Red Devils.

Elexa Vance, Jr. G, Salem Hills

Vance averaged 17.5 points and 8.3 rebounds for the Skyhawks.

Charli Warner, So. G, Lone Peak

Warner is one of the more exciting young players in the state and averaged 6.1 points for the Knights.

Hadley Whiting, Sr. F, Cedar Valley

Hadley averaged 8.6 points for the Aviators.

Presley Whiting, Sr. C, Cedar Valley

The other Whiting averaged nine points while forming one of the best 1-2 combos in the entire state with her twin sister.

Sage Yenchik, So. G, Provo

Yenchik averaged 11.9 points and hit 55 3-pointers this past season for the Bulldogs.

All-Valley third team

(listed alphabetically)

Cali Ashton, So. G, Lehi

Aiden Beck, Sr. C, Skyridge

Alexis Branch, Sr. G, Spanish Fork

Cash Connors, Sr. F, Pleasant Grove

Bella Esplin, Sr. G, Springville

Morgan Felix, Jr. G, American Fork

Huni Folau, So. G, Lone Peak

Mia Foster, Sr. G/F, Westlake

Lily Grant, Sr. G, Skyridge

Saralynn Hair, So. F, Mountain View

Tati Harness, Sr. G, Lone Peak

Keira Hester, Sr. F, Westlake

Lydia Ibarra, Jr. F, Provo

Daniela Jiminez-Ferrari, So. G, Freedom Prep

Autumn Jones, Jr. G, Maple Mountain

Savannah Klodt, Jr. G, Cedar Valley

Valeria Martinez, Jr. C, Provo

Kate Miller, Sr. G, Wasatch

Kelcee Rasmussen, So. C, Lehi

Aaliyah Sikander, S. G, Pleasant Grove

Honorable mention

AMERICAN FORK: Maya Durrant, Brooke Grunander, Taylor Jensen.

AMERICAN HERITAGE: Annie Pearson, Brinley Hall, Minna Paulson, Ellie Reed.

ALA: Preslee Orton, Daphne Gamble, Abisai Sandoval.

CEDAR VALLEY: Katalina Larson, Kaylee Larson, Eva Okusi.

FREEDOM PREP: Jennifer Flores Cid, Marieke-Alina Kirchhoff.

LEHI: Madi Ogden, Brinley Sorensen, Hayden Warren, Paisley Worthan.

LONE PEAK: Kennedy Woolston, Portia Boggess, Jamie King.

MAESER PREP: Lillian Nolan, Klea Bokshi, Halle Jarman, Justyna Harantova.

MAPLE MOUNTAIN: Shay Brown, Ashlynn Lainhart, Sara Palmer.

MERIT ACADEMY: Kaya Snyder.

MOUNTAN VIEW: Sienna Bramble, Liv Rasmussen, Mehani Suguturaga, Zoey Floyd.

OREM: Wendy Woll, Ruth Magele, Clara Larsen, Jessica Hull.

PAYSON: Makinley Renzello, Halle Andersen, Abbie Rowley, Kamryn Welling.

PLEASANT GROVE: Ruby Mosman, Ma’ele Tuiasoa.

PROVO: Asha Aletto, Mia Martinez, Ember Yenchik, Chante Tuilevuka.

SALEM HILLS: Kate Barton, Lauren Nye, Anna Richardson.

SKYRIDGE: Lea Arnell, Abby Dotson, Arianne Moeai, Kayah Perkins.

SPANISH FORK: Addison Gwilliam, Bella Cox.

SPRINGVILLE: Halle Hall, Sammy Hullinger, Audrey Moore.

TIMPANOGOS: Sadie Anderson, Holly Fisher, Sydnie Lee, Maddilyn Puckett.

TIMPVIEW: Leah Atuaia, Tasi Galeai, Zion Lloyd, Stella Madsen, Cumorah Tupola.

UMA-CAMP WILLIAMS: Anastasia Nell.

WASATCH: Anna Greenwell, Brylee Smith, Abi Winzeler.

WESTLAKE: Alli Robbins, Katie Cannon, Ava Chaney.