Meet top Louisville-area candidates for Kentucky Miss Basketball award

Which of these KHSAA basketball players has had the best showing? Who's the top Louisville-area Kentucky Miss Basketball candidate? Help us decide.

A number of players have delivered on the courts through the first two months of the KHSAA basketball season. But these five seniors from the Louisville area are making a case for Kentucky's Miss Basketball award.

We need your help to decide who's made the strongest case so far.

Voting for the top Louisville-area Kentucky Miss Basketball candidate is underway. The poll closes at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced Friday.

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Only seniors are eligible for the award; all statistics as of Jan. 31.

Here are the nominees:

Ashlinn James, Assumption Rockets

Assumption’s Ashlinn James celebrates making a basket against Sacred Heart at St. X High School Sunday night.
Jan. 18, 2026

Averaging 14.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Signed with Indiana University.

Keziah Renee’, Butler Bears

Butler's Keziah Renee' celebrates after they beat Manual in the second round of the Louisville International Tournament.
Jan. 28, 2025

Averaging 16.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Shooting 34.1% from 3-point range (28 for 82).

Leah Stinson, Valley Vikings

Valley's Leah Stinson (5) drove to the basket as the Valley Vikings defeated the PRP Lady Panthers in the KHSAA girls basketball 21st District finals at Valley High School on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Averaging 17.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Shooting 42.1% from 3-point range (24 for 57).

Bri Wilkins, Sacred Heart Valkyries

Feb 11, 2025; Winchester, KY, USA; Brianna Wilkins (21) of Sacred Heart warms up before their game against George Rogers Clark at George Rogers Clark High School.

Averaging 16.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Signed with Marshall.

Madison Young, South Oldham Dragons

South Oldham's Madison Young (22) shared a smile and handshake with a teammate during pregame introductions during a recent game against Manual. Young is averaging 18 points per game this year for the Lady Dragons. Feb. 13, 2025.

Averaging 19.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Signed with Illinois State.

Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; [email protected]; Follow on X @kyhighs.

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