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.
Jeriah Warren of
LaGrange (Lake Charles) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Louisiana High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 6-foot senior point guard helped the Gators win their second straight Class 4A state title.
Warren carried averages of around 17 points, 12 rebounds, six steals and three blocked shots into postseason play.
The University of Florida signee tallied 19 points, 14 boards rebounds, three blocked shots and two steals in a 49-42 win over Huntington in the state championship game earlier this month, earning MVP honors.
Warren helped LaGrange notch 13 postseason wins during her four years playing under head coach La'Keem Holmes. The Gators fell just short of the 2019 Class 5A final four before breaking through and winning the back-to-back 4A state titles. After averaging nearly 17 points a game as a junior, Warren earned first team Class 4A All-State honors by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
