The Mid-Penn girls basketball season is already halfway through the regular season, and multiple players are imprinting themselves on the arc of the season.

Some of the league’s very best individual stars are now fully established, which means it’s time to take a closer look at who is in the running for some of PennLive’s postseason awards.

These watchlists are not exhaustive or final – there are still plenty of games to change everything. But, as of Wednesday, these are the players and coaches in the running for some of PennLive’s biggest end-of-year honors, list alphabetically.

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PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Ashley Berkheimer, Trinity – Berkheimer certainly has steered the Shamrocks’ 10-4 sprint so far, using her scoring ability at multiple levels to press the agenda. Berkheimer leads the Rocks in scoring (12.0), 3-point goals (32) and is second in steals (36) and blocks.

Melana Eyer, Altoona – The Mountain Lions are a terrific 12-2 and posting nearly 60 points per clash. Eyer has done her part behind a 13.5 scoring average, 25 treys and 23 assists. She’s among the most complete guards in the conference.

Olivia Green, Central Dauphin – Another preseason all-star selection, Green continues to flourish for the Rams, now 10-2 on the season. Green leads her squad in scoring (10.1 ppg.), providing a tough assignment for opposing defenses with her strong work around the tin.

Jayla Koser, Middletown – Koser is the leading influencer for the 14-0 Blue Raiders, also known as the last remaining unbeaten in District 3 5A. Koser hit 1,000 career points last week and is among the conference leaders in points (20.1), assists (31) and more.

Molly Kimmel, Boilng Springs – If you fancy a consistent scorer, rebounder and on-court leader, well, the preseason all-star pick fits. Kimmel is currently third in the MPC in scoring (17.5) and also ranks among the league’s leaders in a few other categories to lead the 13-1 Bubbles.

Anna Lehman, Northern York – Lehman has played a lot of basketball for the Polar Bears through the years and her on-court presence and skill set just keeps climbing. Among the MPC’s best all-around talents, Lehman’s 13.1 average and 47 steals has Northern York sitting at 10-1.

Samirah Mamoudou, CD East – While the Panthers remain in the hunt for a District 3 6A playoff berth, Mamoudou continues to lead the way. Her midseason resume includes a 13.3 scoring average with 122 rebounds, 29 assists and 42 steals.

Breanna McIlquham, Waynesboro – During a difficult first-half of the season for the Indians, McIlquham has stayed consistent in providing pressure on both sides of the court. The junior is scoring 12.1 points per clash and added a team-best 20 3s, 84 rebounds, 25 assists and 24 steals.

Alaina Sweet, Mechanicsburg – Much of Mechanicsburg’s success over the past 18 months falls on Sweet, a terrific guard with impressive drive and a deft shooting touch. When the Wildcats need a boost, Sweet is usually the player to provide it for the 14-0 Wildcats.

Maria Tandle, Big Spring – The Bulldogs (8-6) remain in the hunt for a District 3 4A postseason bid, and Tandle’s blue-collar work has been the key. Aside from posting 9.4 points per game, Tandle leads Big Spring in 3′s (15), rebounds (81), assists (51), steals (45) and blocks.

Maycee Yanoski, Mechanicsburg – Only Red Lions and the Wildcats remain unbeaten in District 3 6A, and Mechanicsburg’s perch near the top has everything do with Yanoski’s overall game. When needed, Yanoski has provided points, rebounds and a defensive unmatched defensive awareness.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Madyson Brownawell, Boiling Springs

Lyla Kaercher, Cedar Cliff

Irys Kline, East Pennsboro

Bella McIntyre, Cumberland Valley

Addy Misiolek, Lower Dauphin

Abby Stair, Trinity

Journee Stover, Middletown

Buzz: While some top defenders have already been mentioned inside our player of the year watchlist, the group above has shown a knack for causing all kinds of trouble for opposing offenses. Brownawell is near the very top of the conference with 53 steals, while Stover, Kline and Stair are just a few thefts behind. McIntyre leads the conference with 26 blocked shots.

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

Reaghan Condon, Mechanicsburg

Brionna Hudson, Altoona

Jaycee Martin, Susquehanna Township

Azula Navarro, Shippensburg

Ophelia Radabaugh, Big Spring

Kayana Taylor, Central Dauphin

Paige Wehnert, Cedar Cliff

Buzz: A couple of names above are certainly in the hunt for overall player of the year. That’s how strong this group of underclassmen has been. Martin, a freshman, currently leads the MPC in scoring at 20.4 ppg., and players like Navarro, Hudson, Taylor and more have been among the most consistent, all-around gamers since day 1. Keep a close eye on this set moving forward.

COACH OF THE YEAR

LaSonda Dixon, Middletown 14-0

Tim Goss, Lower Dauphin 9-4

Ellwood Kimmel, Boiling Springs 13-1

Clay McAllister, Mechanicsburg 14-0

Lucas Zampelli, Northern York 10-1

Buzz: It’s hard to overlook a combined 60-6 record for the quality cast above, but each coach has weathered difficult schedules so far, including a pair of undefeated sides under Dixon and McAllister. Goss, meanwhile, has the Falcons 9-4 overall and sitting well inside the District 3 5A postseason cutline behind Dixon’s Blue Raiders and Zampelli’s Polar Bears. In addition, the line setback attached to Kimmel’s Bubblers is a loss at 10-4 Trinity.

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