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.
Catherine Gilwee of
Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Vermont High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. In a shortened season, the 5-foot-8 senior point guard led the Redhawks to a perfect 9-0 record.
Gilwee averaged 12.1 points, 5.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game. She owns the school record for assists in a game with 13 and managed 2.1 assists to turnover ratio this season.
As a junior, the University of Vermont signee led Champlain Valley Union to a 21-0 record and the program went 74-4 over her four years.
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 20.
