Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school basketball. America's source for high school sports continues the tradition to close out the 2020-21 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence, in addition to local and state accolades.
Alexis Markowski of
Pius X (Lincoln) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Nebraska High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 6-foot-3 senior led the Thunderbolts to a 25-0 record and the Class A state championship.
Pius X is ranked No. 22 nationally in the latest MaxPreps Top 25.
Markowski averaged 23.3 points, 13.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 60 percent from field. In the title game versus Fremont, Markowski had 27 points and 19 rebounds in the 56-52 victory.
She will play for Nebraska next year.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.

Alexis Markowski in action during a January win over Lincoln East.
File photo by Samuel Mfinanga