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All-Metro player of the year paced the unbeaten Class 6 state champions with team-leading averages of 20.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Developed into a difference maker at both ends of the court. Scored a career-high 40 points Feb. 3 on 19 of 21 shooting in an 88-31 win over Ladue. Recorded 16 double doubles and scored at least nine points in every game. Had 10 points and 11 rebounds in a 58-37 win over Webster Groves in the Class 6 state championship.

The glue that helped the Warriors to their first state title in the third final four appearance of her four-year career. Blakemore averaged a team-best 15.2 points per game and served as the calming influence on a squad of underclassmen. Whitfield's leader in steals (70) and assists (85). Scored a career-high 32 points in a 55-48 win over Westminster on Feb. 5. Reeled off 14 successive games of 12 points or more late in the season.

Signed to play for Auburn University. Bostic helped Wolverines finish a program-best third place in the Class 4 state tournament in her only season with the program. Averaged 11.5 points per game and handed out team-best 62 assists. Her ability to drive to the basket enabled Vashon to spread out scoring wealth as four players averaged double figures. Scored 1,352 points in four-year career, with 1,161 of those coming previous three seasons at Gateway STEM, which did not field a team this season.

Helped the Tigers to a 15-1 record and the Southwestern Conference tournament championship in a season shortened by COVID-19. The 6-footer scored at a clip of 19.8 points per game and hit 48 percent from the field. Had three games of 25 points or more, including a 33-point effort in a 67-62 overtime win Feb. 25 over SWC rival. Also paced the Tigers with 7.7 rebounds per contest. Hit 72 of 79 free throws for an area-best 91.1 percent.

Guided the Red Knights to a state record 11th championship from the point guard position. Tyler averaged 12.7 points per game and led the team with an area-best 154 assists during a dominant 29-0 season. Displayed the ability to take on the scoring load when necessary. Tallied a career-best 31 points in a 75-72 win over Vashon on Jan. 26, the Red Knights' closest game of the season. IWA averaged 70 points per game and won by an average of 30 points per contest.

Signed with Mississippi College. Played a key role in the Panthers winning 13 of 15 games, including a regular-season split with Edwardsville. Tallied 15.7 points per game and also grabbed 8.9 rebounds. The 6-footer hit 77 of 92 free throws (83.7 percent).

Signed with Auburn University for softball. Averaged 19.5 points and 11.4 rebounds in her only season with the Crusaders and helped them win a district title. Blaine was a terror on the boards with 14 games of 10 rebounds or more, including 25 in a 50-38 district semifinal win March 2 over Fort Zumwalt East.

Named the Gateway Athletic Conference Central Division player of the year by averaging a double double of 19.9 points and 11.9 rebounds. Helped the Knights to an 18-8 record, their best since posting the same mark 20 seasons ago. The 6-footer is signed with Missouri State University, which reached the NCAA Division I Sweet 16.

A soccer standout bound for Clemson, Duff set the Markers program record for most points in a career with 1,536. She averaged 21.6 points per game and had at least 14 points in all 24 contests, including a career-high 31 on Jan. 5 against Westminster. Also recorded a team-best 40 steals.

Helped the Wildcats to a third-place finish at the Class 5 state tournament by averaging 23.7 points per game. Saved her best for last, scoring 31 points in a 53-43 win over William Chrisman in the third-place contest. Led the area by averaging 6.5 assists per game. Signed with Wofford University. Scored 1,009 points in two seasons at Union.

Hit 73 3-pointers and averaged 18.5 points for the Wildcats, who reached the Class 5 quarterfinals before losing at eventual state champion Boonville. Has committed to Belmont University of the Ohio Valley Conference.

Southeast Missouri signee tallied 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds, both teams highs, for Holt, which finished 22-3 and won a district title. Had a team-best 64 steals.

Signed with UMSL. Closed her high school career in style with 20 or more points in 10 of her last 12 games, helping the Chargers reach the Class 6 quarterfinals. Averaged 19.6 points and made 82 3-pointers.

Helped Eagles to a 16-1 record in a season shortened by COVID-19 and a Mississippi Valley Conference title, with their only loss to large-school toughie Edwardsville. Scored at a 15.2 clip. Performed well in big games, including 22 points against both Mater Dei and Edwardsville.

Deadly combination of quickness and power, Watkins averaged 17.1 points and had 93 assists for the Mustangs, who won a district title. Was chosen Suburban Conference Yellow Pool player of the year. Signed with Southeast Missouri.