(Baxter, KY) Kentucky High School Basketball Shines Spotlight on 19 Miss Basketball Finalist. The Kentucky High School basketball community is buzzing with excitment as the 19 finalists for the prestigious 2024 Kentucky Miss Basketball award have been revealed. This annual honor, presented by the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation and the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches, recognizes the most outstanding female high school basketball player in the state.
These 19 young women represent the pinnacle of talent and dedication on the court, each leaving an undeniable mark on their respective teams and communities. Let's take a closer look at the finalists and their impressive statistics:
Region 1
- Claire Johnson (McCracken County) 5-9 Guard:
- Averaging 23.2 points per game, 5
- Johnson has committed to play at Samford University
Region 2
- Shiyah Forte (Hopkinsville) 6-0 Guard:
- Putting up 14.1 points per game
- Forte will continue her career at Southwest Michigan College
Region 3
- Hailee Johnson (Owensboro Catholic) 5-9 Guard
- Averaging 15.8 points per game
- Johnson is currently undecided on her collegiate future
Region 4
- Abigail Varney (Barren County) 5-8 Guard
- Varney boasts an impressive 17.7 points per game
- Remains undecided on her college commitment
Region 5
- Dea Bradley (Hart County) 5-5 Guard
- Leading the pack with a remarkable 29.0 points per game
- Bradley has committed to Campbellsville University
Region 6
- Mariah Knight (Butler) 5-7 Guard
- Averaging 15.3 points per game
- Knight will be taking her talents to Jacksonville University
- Ramiya White (Butler) 6-5 Forward
- White is averaging 11.1 points per game
- White will stay in-state for the University of Kentucky
Region 9
- Quinn Eubank (Ryle) 6-0 Guard
- Averaging 16.4 points per game
- Eubank has committed to Belmont University
- Julia Hunt (Covington Holy Cross)
- While averaging 13.8 points per game
- Hunt will be pursuing a collegiate career in volleyball at the University of Washington
Region 10
- Hayden Barrier (Montgomery County) 5-7 Guard
- Leading her team with 19.4 points per game
- Barrier has committed to Youngstown State University
Region 11
- Ayanna Darrington (Frederick Douglass) 6-2 Forward
- Averaging 15.3 points per game
- Darrington will be playing for Central Michigan University
Region 12
- Anna Drakeford (Mercer County) 5-8 Guard
- Putting up a staggering 25.9 points per game
- Drakeford has committed to Thomas More University
Region 13
- Ella Karst (Harlan County) 5-4 Guard
- Leading the state with an incredible 28.2 points per game
- Karst will be playing college ball for Virginia-Wise University
Region 14
- Carly Smith (Owsley County) 5-6 Guard
- Averaging 16.3 points per game
- Smith is currently undecided on her collegiate future
Region 15
- Trinity Rowe (Pikeville) 5-5 Guard
- Averaging 16.8 points per game
- Rowe has committed to Southern Mississippi University
These 19 finalists have not only displayed exceptional athletic progress but also embody the spirit of hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship. The anticipation is high as the Kentucky High School basketball community awaits the announcement of the 2024 Kentucky Miss Basketball, who will be chosen based on a combination of their on-court performance, academic achievements, and contributions to their communities
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