With the 2024-25 Journal Sentinel all-area girls basketball teams released, who do you think was the girls basketball player of the year this season?

PennLive’s All-Star picks start with our Player of the Year, following by three, five-player squads and honorable mention picks. Our Coach of the Year is below. It goes without saying that some tough cuts and tough moves up and down the teams were required. Presenting PennLive’s 2025 Big 15.

Julianna Allen, Mt. Ararat junior forward: Allen was the difference-maker for the Class A champions, averaging 15.3 points per game during the postseason and capping the title run with 17 points and 12 rebounds in the state final. Her footwork and length inside made her a difficult matchup, and her defense in the paint was exceptional.