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The best high school girls basketball players in the South Sound — as determined by the coaches

Lincoln's Kondalia Montgomery (12) in game action against Bethel. Lincoln played Bethel in a basketball game at Bethel High School in Spanaway, Wash., on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018.
Lincoln's Kondalia Montgomery (12) in game action against Bethel. Lincoln played Bethel in a basketball game at Bethel High School in Spanaway, Wash., on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. joshua.bessex@gateline.com

Note: This will be updated as more all-league teams become available (please send to preps@thenewstribune.com).

3A PIERCE COUNTY LEAGUE

Most valuable player – Kondalia Montgomery, Lincoln, sr.

Coach of the year – John Ainslie, Bethel

Defensive player of the year – Faith Brantley, Lincoln, jr.

Offensive player of the year – Esmeralda Morales, Bethel, fr.

Team sportsmanship – Mt. Tahoma

FIRST TEAM

Esmeralda Morales, Bethel, fr.

Tianna Brown, Bethel, sr.

Tiarra Brown, Bethel, so.

Faith Brantley, Lincoln, jr.

Sharayah Johnson, Lincoln, fr.

SECOND TEAM

Hope Lalau, Wilson, jr.

Brooklyn Grant, Wilson, jr.

Azalee Johnson, Lincoln, sr.

A’shia Donahue, Lincoln, sr.

Tatiana Sparks, Lakes, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Maisyn Jensen, Bonney Lake, jr.

Chinedu Nnadi, Spanaway Lake, jr.

Malia Horne, Spanaway Lake, fr.

Emma Johnson, Bethel, jr.

Jocylen Wyatt, Lincoln, fr.

Sanaya McAfee, Lincoln, jr.

Myesha Moss, Lakes, sr.

Nashontae Frazier, Lincoln, sr.

Aaliyah Walker, Wilson, fr.

Alexis Groshong, Wilson, sr.

Bryanna Birge, Wilson, fr.

4A NORTH PUGET SOUND LEAGUE CASCADE DIVISION

Kentridge's JaQuaya Miller (44) was selected as the 4A NPSL Cascade MVP for the second consecutive season.
Kentridge's JaQuaya Miller (44) was selected as the 4A NPSL Cascade MVP for the second consecutive season. Joshua Bessex jbessex@gateline.com

Most valuable player - JaQuaya Miller, Kentridge, jr.

Coach of the Year - Bob Sandall, Kentridge

FIRST TEAM

Jordyn Jenkins, Kentridge, soph.

Morgan Gary, Kentridge, sr.

Aniston Denckla, Kentlake, sr.

Mikayla McAllister, Kennedy Catholic, jr.

Sharaya Coe, Hazen, jr.

SECOND TEAM

Ady Clabby, Tahoma, sr.

Tresai McCarver, Kentridge, sr.

Lily Knutson, Tahoma, jr.

Aolani Talamalvo-Calderon, Kentlake, sr.

Kiernan Denckla, Kentlake, soph.

THIRD TEAM

Nia Johnson, Hazen, jr.

Loriunna Sanchez, Kentwood, jr.

Nicole Ajayi, Kentwood, jr.

Savannah Huerta, Kentwood, fr.

Anna Kruse, Kentlake, sr.

4A NORTH PUGET SOUND LEAGUE OLYMPIC DIVISION

Todd Beamer's Makenzie Bond was selected with teammate Chasity Spady as the 4A NPSL Olympic MVP.
Todd Beamer's Makenzie Bond was selected with teammate Chasity Spady as the 4A NPSL Olympic MVP. Drew Perine dperine@thenewstribune.com

Co-most valuable players - Mackenzie Bond, Todd Beamer, sr.; Chasity Spady, Todd Beamer, sr.

Co-coaches of the Year - Corey Alexander, Todd Beamer; Frank Parker, Thomas Jefferson

FIRST TEAM

Hailey Still, Thomas Jefferson, soph.

Taylor Flores, Auburn Mountainview, jr.

Aaliyah Alexander, Todd Beamer, soph.

Jessica Cerne, Enumclaw, sr.

SECOND TEAM

Nadira Eltayeb, Thomas Jefferson, jr.

Jesslyn Huizenga, Enumclaw, soph.

Makiya Worthy, Federal Way, jr.

Hayley Flores, Auburn Mountainview, fr.

Emily Strojan, Auburn, soph.

THIRD TEAM

Brooke Dye, Auburn Riverside, jr.

Rebecca Thareek, Auburn, sr.

Jenna Lacey, Auburn Mountainview, soph.

Isis Crew, Thomas Jefferson, jr.

Halo Parks, Todd Beamer, soph.

4A SOUTH PUGET SOUND LEAGUE

Bellarmine Prep's Shalyse Smith smiles as she goes to the foul line late in the Lions' 68-58 victory over the Woodinville Falcons during Wednesday afternoon's 4A girls basketball state tournament game in the TacomaDome on March 1, 2017.
Bellarmine Prep's Shalyse Smith smiles as she goes to the foul line late in the Lions' 68-58 victory over the Woodinville Falcons during Wednesday afternoon's 4A girls basketball state tournament game in the TacomaDome on March 1, 2017. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com

Most valuable player: Shalyse Smith, Bellarmine Prep, sr.

Defensive player of the year: Madeline Garcia, Bellarmine, sr.

Coach of the year: Jordan Moog, Sumner

Team sportsmanship: Olympia

Official of the year: LA Gregory

FIRST TEAM

Raigan Barrett, Rogers, so.

Kelsey Bell, Sumner, sr.

Ella Brubaker, Curtis, so.

Reyelle Frazier, Bellarmine, jr.

Callie Stevens, Sumner, so.

SECOND TEAM

Emily Church, Olympia, jr.

Jalaiya Frederick, Curtis, sr.

Ciara Gatpatan, Bellarmine, jr.

Jill Harris, Emerald Ridge, jr.

Sophie Wicker, Rogers, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Beatrice Asomaning, Olympia, jr.

Brooke Barner, Olympia, sr.

Avery Campbell, Rogers, sr.

Chloe Chilcott, Puyallup, sr.

Kaitlyn Clark, Sumner, sr.

Kennedy Cutter, Sumner, sr.

Madison Egan, Rogers. Jr.

Jenny Hagle, Bellarmine, sr.

Ellie Hamel, Rogers, sr.

Amani Johnson, South Kitsap, sr.

Brenna Linton, Emerald Ridge, jr.

Kaylee McEdwards, South Kitsap, sr.

Sammy McGinty, Emerald Ridge, so.

Maggie Smith, Bellarmine, sr.

Averie Stock, Olympia, sr.

Kareyna Taylor, Curtis, so.

Kialea Terry, Olympia, sr.

Sharay Trotter, Curtis, so.

3A SOUTH SOUND CONFERENCE

From left: Gig Harbor's Brynna Maxwell, Peninsula's Belle Frazier and Gig Harbor's Maddie Willett have all passed 1,000 career points this season.
From left: Gig Harbor's Brynna Maxwell, Peninsula's Belle Frazier and Gig Harbor's Maddie Willett have all passed 1,000 career points this season. JON MANLEY Staff writer

Most valuable player: Belle Frazier, Peninsula, jr.

Coaching staff of the year: Peninsula

FIRST TEAM

Brynna Maxwell, Gig Harbor, jr.

Maddie Willett, Gig Harbor, sr.

Kiara Brooks, Timberline, jr.

Brooklyn Harn, North Thurston, jr.

Quinlan Christian, North Thurston, sr.

SECOND TEAM

Keshara Romain, Timberline, sr.

Kayla Gairns, Shelton, sr.

Maddie Plevyak, Yelm, soph.

Jasmine Griffin, Shelton, sr.

Kristen Ritchie, Peninsula, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Olivia Krog, Central Kitsap, sr.

Sydney Langworthy, Gig Harbor, jr.

Nicole Lindblom, Capital, soph.

Vanessa Davies, Central Kitsap, sr.

Esther Pappuleas, Peninsula, jr.

Calli Kaufman, Capital, sr.

Grace Neil, Gig Harbor, jr.

Katie Johnson, Shelton, sr.

Rayanna Dyas, Timberline, jr.

Haylee Sleeman, Yelm, sr.

2A SPSL MOUNTAIN

Most valuable player: Georgia Lavinder, White River, sr.

Coach of the year: Chris Gibson, White River

Sportsmanship award: Evergreen

FIRST TEAM

Katy Cook, Franklin Pierce, so.

Sofia Lavinder, White River, sr.

Makana Montoya, Foster, jr.

Elle Watts, Lindbergh, jr.

Christina Willis, Fife, sr.

SECOND TEAM

Kaylin Fietz, Fife, sr.

Sierra Hartfield, Washington, sr.

Breana Hernandez, Fife, so.

Kara Mareckle, White River, fr.

Precious Serafica, Foster, jr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Emolani Morris, Foster

Moeshana Maiava, Foster

Ashleigh Maynard, Franklin Pierce

Talia Spencer, Franklin Pierce

Jasmyne Sims, Franklin Pierce

Alani Sinclair, Lindbergh

Elaina Gamboa, Washington

Lee Audrey Norris, White River

Chloe Narolski, White River

2A SPSL SOUND

Co-most valuable players: Samantha Swartout, Eatonville, sr.; Mahrysa Thomas, Renton, sr.

Coaching staff of the year: Tim White, Renton

Sportsmanship: Orting

FIRST TEAM

Tori Allen, Renton, sr.

Stella Fosberg, Highline, jr.

Sarah Fohn, Orting, sr.

Kayla Miller, Steilacoom, jr.

Caitlin Yenne, River Ridge, sr.

SECOND TEAM

Leah Clardy, Steilacoom, sr.

Mia Flores, River Ridge, soph.

Alyssa Friddle, Orting, soph.

Charity Hines, Steilacoom, fr.

Jaelin Hotz, Eatonville, jr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Clover Park: Shania Roberts, Xavia Hall

Eatonville: Brooklyn Lucht, Peyton Hutchings

Highline: Zainab Aliabdi

Orting: Angela Moreno, Adriana Recinos

Renton: Aji Vasser

River Ridge: Ajae Orie, Cassidy Sroor, Avonya Divinity

Steilacoom: Nadia Herring

Tyee: Loveah Lodge, MaKenzie Sewell, Karen Rios

1A NISQUALLY LEAGUE

Most valuable player: Serianna Anderson, Seattle Christian, jr.

Coach of the year: Bryan Peterson, Cascade Christian

Sportsmanship award: Cascade Christian

FIRST TEAM

Alex Ellis, Seattle Christian, sr.

Shelaine Lorenz, Cascade Christian, sr.

Olivia Clark, Seattle Christian, so.

RubyJoy Pikes, Charles Wright, jr.

Molly VandenBrink, Bellevue Christian, jr.

Nicole Bloch, Bellevue Christian, sr.

SECOND TEAM

Catherine Dugoni, Bellevue Christian, sr.

Mindy McCreary, Cascade Christian, sr.

Gabi Miller, Cascade Christian, jr.

Grace Hanley, Charles Wright, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Emma Baskett, Seattle Christian, fr.

Molly Olson, Bellevue Christian, jr.

Julia Seibel, Seattle Christian, sr.

Eric Julian, Charles Wright, so.

Ava Butler, Vashon, jr.

Jasmine Hathaway, Bellevue Christian, sr.

preps@thenewstribune.com

This story was originally published February 8, 2018 at 11:01 AM with the headline "The best high school girls basketball players in the South Sound — as determined by the coaches."

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