Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in prep girls basketball. America's source for high school sports continues the tradition to close out the 2023-24 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.
Maddie Fitzpatrick of
Cheverus (Portland) is the 2023-24 Maine MaxPreps Player of the Year. The 5-foot-11 senior forward led the Stags to an 18-1 record and Class AA state championship.
For the season, Fitzpatrick averaged 23.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.9 steals and 4.7 assists per game. She posted 14 points and 11 rebounds in her team's 38-24 title game win over Gorham.
A 1,000-point career scorer and two-time state champion, Fitzpatrick recorded four quadruple-doubles this winter. She will continue her career at the University of Maine after signing with Black Bears in November.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team, which is scheduled to be released April 11. Past selections include 2023 WNBA Most Valuable Player Breanna Stewart (2012) as well as 2023 All-WNBA first team picks Napheesa Collier (2015), Alyssa Thomas (2010) and A'ja Wilson (2014).
Past Maine MaxPreps Players of the Year2021-22 — Jaycie Christopher, Skowhegan
2022-23 — Sierra Carson, Oxford Hills (South Paris)
