
Bella Owumi holds the Division 3 championship trophy after scoring 19 points for St. Mary's. (Carlos Flores)
The MIAA state tournament always shines a light on the state's brightest stars. This year, they gave us some remarkable performances.
From early-tournament buzzer-beaters to state final masterclasses, we were treated to memorable efforts throughout the last three weeks.
It wasn't just seniors who lived up to the big stage. A handful of sophomores and one extra-talented eighth-grader also stood out on the court.
Here are 15 of the players who defined this year's state tournament.