Maya Makalusky, Kate Sears, Sienna Betts Named Gatorade Player of the Year Finalists

Maya Makalusky, an incoming guard for Indiana women's basketball, has been named Gatorade Indiana Girls Basketball Player of the Year, after averaging 22.1 points and leading her team to the state semifinals. Meanwhile, Kate Sears from Watauga High School in North Carolina has also been recognized as Gatorade North Carolina Girls Basketball Player of the Year, boasting averages of 27.2 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game, along with setting a school record of 2,613 career points. Sienna Betts of Grandview High School in Colorado is among the top three finalists for the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year, with impressive stats of 23.2 points and 16.8 rebounds per game, and a perfect 4.0 GPA. Betts is a two-time Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year and has been a dominant force in her senior season. The Gatorade Player of the Year awards celebrate elite high school athletes across the nation, with winners recognized for their achievements on and off the court. The national winner is set to be announced soon, highlighting the accomplishments of these standout athletes.