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.
Kelsey Blakemore, senior, Whitfield
Kelsey Blakemore, Whitfield basketball
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.
Marshaun Bostic, senior, Vashon
Marshaun Bostic, Vashon basketball
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.
Sydney Harris, junior, Edwardsville
Sydney Harris, Edwardsville basketball
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.
Saniah Tyler, junior, Incarnate Word
Saniah Tyler, Incarnate Word basketball
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.
