Oxford Hills High School’s basketball standout Ella Pelletier has been honored as Maine’s Gatorade Player of the Year. The senior forward played a pivotal role in leading the Vikings to a remarkable 17-3 record and securing a spot in the Class AA North Regional Finals.
Pelletier’s impressive performance this past season included averaging 24 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals per game.
Her outstanding contributions on the court also earned her a place as a finalist for the Miss Maine Basketball award, alongside Caribou High School’s Madelynn Deprey and Brunswick’s Lexi Morin.
Pelletier also had a recent standout performance at the McDonald’s Senior All-Star Weekend on March 8, earning a shout out from the announcer for an impressive block.
The boys Gatorade Player of the Year is expected to be announced next week.
BDN writer Leela Stockley contributed to this account.
