
High School Female Athlete of the Year
Emilee Skinner
Basketball, Ridgeline Riverhawks
A dominant force on the court, Skinner led Ridgeline to back-to-back state titles, solidifying her place as one of the nation’s top prospects.
Key Achievements: 2023-24 Gatorade Utah Girls Basketball Player of the Year | 2024 Deseret News Ms. Basketball | 2024 Utah MaxPreps Player of the Year | 2024 Nike Tournament of Champions MVP | Led team to back-to-back 4A state titles (2024, 2023)
Performance & Stats: 2024 season: 25-2 record, averaged 24 PTS, 7.7 REBS, 4.3 ASTS, 1.7 BLKS, 3.5 STLS | 2025 season: surpassed 2,000 career PTS, becoming just the fourth girl in Utah state history to reach the milestone
Notable Highlights: Varsity starter since freshman year | USA U17 National Team – FIBA U17 World Cup Gold Medalist | Ranked No. 7 in espnW 2025 Class and No. 5 in Prospects Nation and On3 | Selected for 2025 McDonald’s All American Game & Nike Hoop Summit | Committed to Duke (Fall 2025)