SBLive's 2021-22 all-state Washington high school girls basketball teams: Thompson, Wilson highlight end-of-season honors

Woodinville forward Tatum Thompson is the all-classification player of the year, and Lake Washington's Jeff Wilson is the coach of the year

After a thrilling season of WIAA girls basketball — the first full season in two years — SBLive's is turning the page to a full slate of postseason awards.

Here are SBLive's Washington state all-classification player of the year, coach of the year and the first and second all-state teams followed by individual all-state teams, players and coaches of the year for each of the six WIAA girls basketball classifications.

The awards and teams are compiled factoring season-wide accomplishments, team and postseason success, as well as conversations with coaches and media around the state:

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PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Tatum Thompson, Woodinville, senior

From the middle of her sophomore season on, Tatum Thompson became one of the most important players in the Woodinville girls program

The 6-foot-1 Boise State University signee led the Falcons to their first Class 4A state championship, and was not only the 4A KingCo player of the year, she was named "Miss Basketball" by the Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association.

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COACH OF THE YEAR

Jeff Wilson, Lake Washington

After winning the 3A/2A KingCo title, not only was named league coach of the year, he was also the WSGBCA's 3A coach of the year / Photo by Todd Milles

Four times in Jeff Wilsons five seasons as the coach, Lake Washington High School has posted a winning record after years of futility.

And earlier this month, the Kangs reached the Class 3A title game in back-to-back seasons (2020, 2022) when the WIAA state playoffs were held.

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ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM

Forward: Alyson Deaver, Sumner, sr.

In her first full season healthy, Sumner forward Alyson Deaver, a two-time 4A SPSL MVP, nearly led the school to its first state title / Photo by Todd Milles

Ask coaches to name the most challenging opposing player to match up against - Deaver would be on the short list. With her refined in-the-paint skill and endless motor, the two-time 4A SPSL player of the year (24.5 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 3.0 steals) was the most dominant interior player in the state. Signed at Dixie State.

Guard: Kyra Gardner, Raymond, sr.

Raymond's Kyra Gardner was a nightly stat-stuffer who scored 1,906 career points, a school record / Photo by Todd Milles

Oh, that effortless elevation - and athleticism. No player was more poetry in motion than this small-school phenom, also a WSU point guard signee who was the Gatorade state player of the year. She can score at any level - and the two-time 2B Pacific MVP was unstoppable (26.7 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 7.0 steals; school-record 1,906 career points).

Guard: Malia Samuels, Garfield, jr.

After leading Eastside Catholic to the 3A semifinals in 2020, Malia Samuels settled in nicely in her first season at Garfield / Photo by Mason Kelley

You could hear the collective groan around the state when Samuels decided to transfer to Garfield. Why? It's because the Bulldogs formed one of the best point-guard duos in the country. And with Katie Fiso handling more of the ball-handling duties, Samuels adjusted - and flourished (16.5 ppg, 6.3 apg, 6.1 steals, 3.4 rpg).

Guard: Veronica Sheffey, Woodinville, sr.

All-4A KingCo point guard Veronica Sheffey helped bring the gold ball to Woodinville for the first time in school history

You don't always get a second chance. And the floor general for the Class 4A runner-up in 2020 led Woodinville's charge to a first state title this season. Calm, collected and strong, Sheffey (14.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.3 steals), a San Diego signee, leaves the program tops in career steals (246), and No. 2 in scoring (1,240) and assists (441).

Guard: Rosa Smith, Lake Washington, sr.

Some players just know how to make winning plays - and Rosa Smith, the 3A KingCo MVP, did for two-time Class 3A runner-up Lake Washington

The consummate program leader, whatever the Kangs needed - she provided it as the team's unflappable point guard. And even though the cast was different, the 3A/2A KingCo player of the year (15.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 4.1 apg, 2.3 steals) led Lake Washington to the Class 3A title again, just like she did in 2019-20. University of Idaho signee.

ALL-STATE SECOND TEAM

Guard: Katie Fiso, Garfield, soph.

Blessed with next-level vision and passing ability, Garfield's Katie Fiso is the highest-ranked recruit nationally in the state of Washington / Photo by Vince Miller

Metro League first-team point guard did not disappoint in her first season (16.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.1 steals, 2.9 assists) as best two-way facilitator in the state.

Guard: Natalie Fraley, Kelso, sr.

Kelso's Natalie Fraley was the top playmaker in the southwest Washington, averaging 24.2 points and 10.4 rebounds per game / Photo courtesy of Kelso athletics

"Nat Buckets" - a Utah State signee - was simply unstoppable, and the best scoring point guard in the state (24.2 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 5.8 steals, 4.5 apg).

Guard: Dylan Philip, Ellensburg, sr.

Before heading off to Montana, Dylan Philip scored a grand total of 1,446 points for Ellensburg, and was this year's 2A CWAC player of the year / Photo by Todd Milles

On a team that fed off its defense, this dynamo headed to Montana State ignited the attack on both ends (15.5 ppg, school-record 162 made FG; 1,446 career points).

Guard: Libby Stump, Lynden Christian, sr.

This Montana signee scored 35 points, including game-winning basket, to lead Lyncs to Class 1A title over Nooksack Valley / Photo by Sean Carter

Some just have the clutch gene - and Stump (19.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.0 steals) does. Few will forget Montana signee's dominant 1A title game performance.

Forward: Jenna Villa, Arlington, jr.

The 3A Wesco MVP has the tenacity to dominate the interior - and the range to fill it up from deep on the perimeter / Photo by Todd Milles

Ah, that quick trigger. If you give Villa (21.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 3.0 apg, 3.0 steals; 36% 3-point FG) any room to see the basket from deep, she will fire away. Dangerous scorer.

CLASS 4A

The Boise State signee helped Woodinville finally win that elusive Class 4A title with a victory over Sumner / Photo by Todd Milles

Player of the year: Tatum Thompson, Woodinville (20.0 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 4.0 apg, 3.0 steals, 56.7% FG, 85.6% FT)

Coach of the year: Katie Hyppa, Sumner

FIRST TEAM

F Alyson Deaver, Sumner, sr.

PG Mya Groce, Pasco, sr.

PG Hope Hassmann, Tahoma, jr.

F Ava Schmidt, Eastlake, jr.

PG Veronica Sheffey, Woodinville, sr.

SECOND TEAM

F Catelyn Deaver, Sumner, sr.

G Kylee Fox, Richland, jr.

C Lauren Glazier, Mount Si, sr.

F Addison Harris, Camas, soph.

G Baylor Thomas, Lake Stevens, sr.

CLASS 3A

Junior Malia Samuels formed one of the best backcourts in the state at Garfield with sophomore Katie Fiso / Photo by Mason Kelley

Player of the year: Malia Samuels, Garfield (16.5 ppg, 6.3 apg, 6.1 steals, 3.4 rpg)

Coach of the year: Jeff Wilson, Lake Washington

FIRST TEAM

PG Katie Fiso, Garfield, soph.

PG Natalie Fraley, Kelso, sr.

G Ella Gallatin, Snohomish, sr.

PG Rosa Smith, Lake Washington, sr.

F Jenna Villa, Arlington, jr.

SECOND TEAM

C Vivienne Berrett, Stanwood, jr.

PG Olivia Moore, Mead, sr.

G Claire O'Connor, Lakeside of Seattle, jr.

C Jazmyn Shipp, Bonney Lake, soph.

G Gabby Stuart, Seattle Prep, sr.

CLASS 2A

Dylan Philip, left, was not only the defensive catalyst for Ellensburg, she was the heart-and-soul senior / Photo by Sean Carter

Player of the year: Dylan Philip, Ellensburg (15.5 ppg, school-record 162 made FG; 1,446 career points)

Coach of the year: Jeff Whitney, Ellensburg

FIRST TEAM

PG Aubrey Amendala, Tumwater, sr.

F Jaiden Bea, Washougal, sr.

F Drea Brumfield, W.F. West, sr.

PG Aniyah Hampton, Hudson's Bay, sr.

F Halle Wright, Prosser, sr.

SECOND TEAM

G Annalee Coronado, Othello, jr.

F Katie Blume, Ellensburg, sr.

G Chloe DeHaro, West Valley of Spokane, soph.

G Sydney Reisner, Burlington-Edison, sr.

F Natalie Sumrok, Tumwater, sr.

CLASS 1A

Libby Stump produced one of the most memorable state title game performances in WIAA history for Lynden Christian / Photo by Todd Milles

Player of the year: Libby Stump, Lynden Christian (19.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.0 steals, 58% FG, 90.3% FT)

Coach of the year: Mark Mansfield, Montesano

FIRST TEAM

PG Devin Coppinger, Nooksack Valley, soph.

F McKynnlie Dalan, Montesano, jr.

F Riley Johnson, Cashmere, sr.

PG Jazmyn Stone, Annie Wright, sr.

F Brynn Widner, Zillah, sr.

SECOND TEAM

G K.K. Bass, Wapato, sr.

G Grace Hintz, Lynden Christian, fr.

G Hallie Kamphouse, Nooksack Valley, sr.

F Paige Lisherness, Montesano, sr.

F Ashley Schow, Tenino, sr.

CLASS 2B

The WSU signee not only was the 2B tournament MVP, she leaves as her school's all-time leading scorer / Photo by Andy Buhler

Player of the year: Kyra Gardner, Raymond (26.7 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 7.0 steals, 4.8 apg, 44.8% FG)

Coach of the year: Josh Madsen, Warden

FIRST TEAM

G Asher Cai, Colfax, sr.

PG Teagan Colvin, Liberty of Spangle, soph.

G Sarah Cook, La Conner, sr.

G Jaryn Madsen, Warden, sr.

F Kiana Rios, Warden, sr.

SECOND TEAM

F Audrey Hansen, Lake Roosevelt, sr.

F Lauryn Madsen, Warden, soph.

F Ellie Marble, La Conner, jr.

C Brynn McGaughy, Colfax, fr.

PG Tala Mitchell, Chief Leschi, jr.

CLASS 1B

Kenzi Pedersen led Garfield-Palouse to a third-place finish at the state tournament / Photo courtesy of Garfield-Palouse athletics

Player of the year: Kenzi Pedersen, Garfield-Palouse (19.6 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 2.2 steals; 1,376 career points)

Coach of the year: Jeff Droog, Mount Vernon Christian

FIRST TEAM

PG Allie Greene, Neah Bay, jr.

F Keely Maves, Pomeroy, sr.

G Maggie Meyer, Colton, sr.

F Kylee Russell, Mount Vernon Christian, sr.

PG Payton Torrey, Mossyrock, jr.

SECOND TEAM

F Oceana Aguirre, Neah Bay, sr.

G Mackenzie Arden, Wilbur-Creston-Keller, sr.

G Ashlyn Neilsen, Odessa, jr.

F Ella Osborne, Waterville-Mansfield, sr.

PG Hannah Van Hofwegen, Mount Vernon Christian, jr,

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SBLive's all-state boys basketball teams

• All-classification boys state player of the year: Central Valley's Dylan Darling
• All-classification boys coach of the year: Auburn's Ryan Hansen
• All-classification all-state teams, all-state teams for each WIAA boys classification