Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school girls basketball. The tradition continues to close out the 2025-26 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.
Micah Ojo of
Princess Anne (Virginia Beach) is the 2025-26 MaxPreps Virginia High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 6-foot-1 junior wing led the Cavaliers to a 28-0 record and fourth consecutive Class 5 state championship.
For the season, Ojo averaged 16.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.7 steals per contest. Her efforts have helped Princess Anne build a 71-game win streak dating back to 2023.
Micah Ojo is the engine behind Princess Anne's 71-game win streak. She has won three state titles and looks for a fourth to complete her career next season. (PHOTO: Jerrell Jordan)
In a 65-62 overtime win over Menchville (Newport News) in the state final, Ojo produced 25 points and 15 rebounds. But it was her clutch defensive play that helped Princess Anne force overtime down four late in the game.
Regarded as a top 10 prospect in the Class of 2027, Ojo is a three-time state champion and gold medalist with USA Basketball.
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 in April. Past selections include 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player A'ja Wilson (2014) along with 2025 All-WNBA selections Aliyah Boston (2017, 2018, 2019), Paige Bueckers (2018, 2019), Napheesa Collier (2015), Sabrina Ionescu (2015, 2016), Kelsey Mitchell (2014), Nneka Ogwumike (2008), Alyssa Thomas (2010) and Jackie Young (2014, 2015).
Past MaxPreps Virginia Players of the Year2021-22 — Kymora Johnson, St. Ann's Belfield (Charlottesville)
2022-23 — Kymora Johnson, St. Ann's Belfield
2023-24 — Mia Woolfolk, Manchester (Midlothian)
2024-25 – Nyla Brooks, Bishop Ireton (Alexandria)
