Hanna led Northeast to a historic season while Farias maintained his team’s consistency, reaching the state final again.

Herald's All-Area girls basketball first and second teams, headlined by player of the year Ally Weathers, of Loretto.

Mid-Penn programs did make their mark, as well, during an engaging 2024-25 campaign. For the players who made it memorable, we now offer our annual Big 15 selections to honor some of the best on both sides of the court.

Who gets your vote? We're asking you to pick the top girls basketball players in the Kalamazoo-area for 2024-25.

See 11 of the Grand Rapids area's top girls basketball players from the 2024-25 season and vote for your Dream Team.

Sophomore guard Brookeslee Colvin of Coeur d’Alene was named 6A girls Player of the Year as the all-Idaho high school basketball teams were announced this week by The Idaho Statesman of Boise.

Teams that make the deepest run into the MHSAA state tournament usually get rewarded with top awards when the Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association meets for its annual All-U.P.

Julianna Allen, Mt. Ararat junior forward: Allen was the difference-maker for the Class A champions, averaging 15.3 points per game during the postseason and capping the title run with 17 points and 12 rebounds in the state final. Her footwork and length inside made her a difficult matchup, and her defense in the paint was exceptional.

The pick: The 5-11 senior point guard ended her high school career with a jaw-dropping list of numbers, leading 4A in points (17.0) and rebounds (10.2) while adding 5.5 assists and 3.8 steals per game. She recorded 18 double-doubles and three triple-doubles to lead the Cougars to the state semifinals for the second time in history.