PSWA All-State teams recognize Pennsylvania’s best with NEPA names earning their place among them

CLASS 6A

Player of the Year: Alexis Eberz, Archbishop Carroll

Coach of the Year: Morgan Funsten, Upper Dublin

First Team

• Alexis Eberz, Archbishop Carroll
  
• Ryann Jennings, Conestoga
  
• Kayla Eberz, Archbishop Carroll
  
• Kaitlyn Bindas, Hazleton Area 
  

• Tamia Clark, Upper Dublin
  

*Bindas continues her rise as one of the top guards in Pennsylvania, combining elite scoring efficiency with big-game production, including a dominant postseason run for Hazleton Area.

Second Team

• Megan Ngo, Upper Dublin
  
• Bailey White, Allderdice
  
• Emilia Coleman, Upper Dublin
  
• Olive Brandt, Lebanon
  
• Ava Jamison, Dallastown
  

Third Team

• Megan Rullo, Cardinal O’Hara
  
• Bella Super, Governor Mifflin
  
• Zaelinh Nguyen-Moore, Altoona
  
• Denyla Handy, Dallastown
  
• Maggie Thompson, Owen J. Roberts
  

CLASS 5A

Player of the Year: Juliette Leroux, South Fayette

Coach of the Year: Bryan Bennett, South Fayette

First Team

• Juliette Leroux, South Fayette
  
• Lily Fatool, Shikellamy
  
• Ryan Oldaker, South Fayette
  
• Jackie Gallagher, Crestwood 
  

• Jayla Koser, Middletown
  

*Gallagher helped anchor Crestwood’s run with a complete two-way game, emerging as one of the top players in the state and only a junior.

Second Team

• Maggie Spell, Thomas Jefferson
  
• Alexis Cashdollar, Mars
  
• Haylie Lamonde, South Fayette
  
• Molly Walsh, Dallas 
  

• Keira Dougherty, Crestwood
  

*Walsh capped a 1,200+ point career with a strong senior campaign, while Dougherty’s steady production helped keep Crestwood among the top programs in the 5A class, a great year coming off injuries for both of these seniors.

Third Team

• Lailah Wright, South Fayette
  
• Colleen Besachio, Archbishop Wood
  
• Aierra Jenkins, Uniontown
  
• Bailey Balkir, Gwynedd Mercy
  
• Natalie Burkett, Punxsutawney
  

CLASS 4A

Player of the Year: Aubree Hupp, Blackhawk

Coach of the Year: Andrea Peterson, Neumann-Goretti

First Team

• Aubree Hupp, Blackhawk
  
• Reginna Baker, Neumann-Goretti
  
• Josie Fontana, Oakland Catholic
  
• Quinlan Blake, Central Columbia
  
• Sonny Diehl, Clearfield
  

Second Team

• Eve Housley, Somerset
  
• Cora Castellani, Valley View 
  
• Reece Meckley, Delone Catholic
  
• Chloe Mamera, Scranton Prep 
  
• Nasiaah Russell, Audenried Charter

*Castellani delivered a breakout junior season, surpassing 1,000 career points while setting a school record with 70 three-pointers. Mamera continued to develop as a key piece for Scranton Prep against high-level competition and as a sophomore, helped lead the Classics deep in the 4A state playoffs.

Third Team

• Madison Romanovich, Slippery Rock
  
• Annsley Baker, Beaver
  
• Azzure O’Conner, Neumann-Goretti
  
• Ava London, Susquehanna Township
  
• Eve Helsel, Clearfield
  

CLASS 3A

Player of the Year: Erica Gribble, Greensburg Central Catholic

Coach of the Year: Chris Skatell, Greensburg Central Catholic

First Team

• Erica Gribble, Greensburg Central Catholic
  
• Oumou Thiero, Quaker Valley
  
• Makayla Presser-Palmer, Northwestern
  
• Alaina Dadzie, Loyalsock
  
• Karis Thomas, Shady Side Academy
  

Second Team

• Maddie Smith, Hughesville
  
• Janae Patterson, Pequea Valley
  
• McKenzie Chimock, Holy Redeemer 
  
• Clara Steinberg, Eisenhower
  
• Mckenna Runkle, Schuylkill Haven
  

Third Team

• Cassie Sauer, Shady Side Academy
  
• Jayla Peterson, Greensburg Central Catholic
  
• Katie George, Central Cambria
  
• Bella Boylan, Holy Redeemer 
  
• Taylor Linton, Imhotep Charter

*Redeemer places two on the All-State list, highlighting a program that made a deep state run and finished as the state runner up.

CLASS 2A

Player of the Year: Addison Kilmer, Mountain View

Coach of the Year: Rachel Prosser, Berlin Brothersvalley

First Team

• Addison Kilmer, Mountain View 
  
• Coral Prosser, Berlin Brothersvalley
  
• Bella Magestro, Kennedy Catholic
  
• Addison Haight, Kane
  
• Ella Stambaugh, Wyoming Seminary 

*Kilmer’s dominant senior campaign earns her Player of the Year honors, while Stambaugh continues to establish herself as one of the most versatile players in the state as a junior.

Second Team

• Tori Harvey, Kennedy Catholic
  
• Payton Newman, Neshannock
  
• Lilly Gerwert, Bellwood-Antis
  
• Bryn Prosser, Berlin Brothersvalley
  
• Kailee Helwig, Southern Columbia
  

Third Team

• Isabel Chaparro, Riverview
  
• Reese Bruckner, Wilmington
  
• Zoey Ferguson, Bishop McCort
  
• Addy Bond, Redbank Valley
  
• Kaylie Gaye, Windber
  

CLASS A

Player of the Year: Naomi Crispin, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy

Coach of the Year: Angela Detwiler, Williamsburg

First Team

• Naomi Crispin, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy
  
• Dominique Good, Delco Christian
  
• Emma Larkin, Geibel Catholic
  
• Levada Gorsuch, Williamsburg
  
• Morgan Ruggery, Bishop Guilfoyle
  

Second Team

• Qynne Demler, New Covenant Christian
  
• LeeAnna Royer, Williamsburg
  
• Bella Dumbroski, Serra Catholic
  
• Hannah Lokitis, Lourdes Regional 
  
• Haley Litzelman, North Penn-Liberty

Third Team

• Anberlyn Petrecca, Bishop Guilfoyle
  
• Aubrey Yartz, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy
  
• Mallory Clemmer, Geibel Catholic
  
• Courtney Good, Linville Hill Christian
  
• Ja’Niya Daniels, Farrell
  

NON-PIAA ALL-STATE SELECTION

Player of the Year: Jordyn Palmer, Westtown School

Coach of the Year: Vinny Simpson, Friends’ Central

First Team

• Jordyn Palmer, Westtown School
  
• Zya Small, Friends’ Central 
  
• Ryan Carter, Friends’ Central
  
• Riley Davis, Notre Dame
  
• Milan Trusty, Friends Select

*A name familiar to NEPA fans, Zya Small, a Scranton native, continues to shine on the statewide stage at Friends’ Central, earning First Team All-State recognition against top independent competition, now a junior.

Second Team

• Sammie Faella, Hill School
  
• Grace Nasr, Notre Dame
  
• Faith Watson, Friends’ Central
  
• Jada Lynch, Westtown School
  
• Atlee Vanesko, Westtown School
  

Third Team

• Gabby Vaughn, Shipley School
  
• Madison Greenaway, Mercersburg Academy
  
• Melody Vaughn, Shipley School
  
• Ashley Krieger, Westtown School
  
• Kate Boerner, Episcopal Academy
  
• Marleigh Jackson, Penn Charter
  

FINAL TAKE

Different classes. Different regions. Same outcome.

District 2 showed up.

From a Player of the Year in Class 2A to impact players across nearly every classification, NEPA continues to prove that its best can compete and be recognized at the highest level in Pennsylvania.

And with underclass talent leading the charge?

This isn’t a one-year moment. It’s a trend.