Paige Donlinger (5’3” junior G, FC): The Falcons’ speediest player, Donlinger, just 5’3”, led FC in scoring (9.4 per), rebounding (5.8 per), and assists (1.7 per). Added a team second-best 2.1 steals. Averaged 11.1 PPG the last 16 games (7.0 PPG the first 12). Had six games of 10-plus FT-attempts (78 of 158 total). An All-TRC selection.
Kenidi McCabe (5’4” freshman G, M-C): The Cougars second leading scorer (10.0 per), rebounder (4.6 per), and thief (3.0 per), formed maybe the SEC’s best varsity “B-squad” back court with Danielson. McCabe had a three-game stretch of 23, 21, and 23 points. An All-SEC Honorable Mention pick.
Lauren Lawston (5’9” junior F, R-P): The Trojans feast or a bit hungry girl, Lawston had six games of 20-plus points, 13 games in the single digits. Amidst a tough team season, Lauren led R-P in scoring (12.1 per), rebounding (5.5 per), and steals (2.2 per). Averaged 13.9 points her last 13 games after 10.5 points her first 15. An All-TRC Honorable Mention pick.
Ellie Buchholtz (5’8” freshman G/F, Kingsland): The “younger” Buchholtz sister was second on the Knights in scoring (8.6 per), rebounding (6.4 per), and steals (2.6 per), third on the squad in assists (3.0 per). All E.B.’s number were better than sister Lauren’s when she was a frosh. All-TRC Honorable Mention pick.
Jessica Kitching (5’9” senior F, Houston): Helped team double-H to its best season ever. Kitching was the ‘Canes’ glue, averaging 8.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.1 steals per contest. Hit a team-high 42% of her field goals, 35% of her threes (28 of 81), and 69% of her FTs (45 of 65).