All-Scholastics - girls' basketball (athlete of year)

May 4th, 2025, 2:43 AM

Katherine Cheesebro

Dartmouth, senior One of the most electrifying players in the state, Cheesebro provided 27.1 points, 7.8 rebounds. 3.4 steals, and 3.2 assists per night. She finished her career with a Dartmouth record 2,058 points and earned the Dave Cowens Award.

Ava Orlando

Notre Dame (Hingham), senior Orlando finished her career as the leading scorer in Notre Dame (Hingham) history with 2,236 points, 12th all-time for Massachusetts girls. The Bentley-bound guard led the Cougars to a 21-2 record along with an Elite 8 trip.

Kailey Sullivan

Foxborough, senior With 1,895 career points in 96 straight starts for the Warriors, Sullivan was team captain and Hockomock League MVP after averaging 26 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals this season. She led Foxborough to the Division 3 semifinals.

Maddie Oliver

Norwell, senior A three-time South Shore League MVP, Oliver steered the Clippers to back-to-back state finals by averaging 18.2 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3 assists this season. An honor roll student, she was also a captain and SSL All-Star in volleyball.

Bella Owumi

St. Mary’s, sophomore A starter since the seventh grade, Owumi already has 1,224 career points. The Catholic Central MVP averaged 17.1 points per game, leading the Spartans to the Division 3 state title. She also plays soccer for St. Mary’s, and loves fishing.