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6 Days Until the State Boys Basketball Announcement
Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Girls Basketball - Washington

Gatorade Player of the year

Oliviyah Edwards

Forward
LINCOLN HS
TACOMA, WASHINGTON
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-4
Press Release

Peak Performance

30

Average points (per game)

25

Average rebounds (per game)

4

Average assists (per game)
“On the court, Oliviyah has been blessed with a tremendous amount of talent. Oliviyah’s desire to reach her full potential, combined with her work ethic, has been the main reason she’s excelled on the basketball court as one of the most highly sought after student-athletes in the entire country. Oliviyah’s versatility and skill make her a very difficult match up for opposing teams. Even while facing double- and triple-teams, she has managed to positively affect the game in several statistical categories, which can be very difficult for most young players to achieve.”
Chris Spivey
Head Coach - Annie Wright High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-4 senior power forward averaged 30 points, 25 rebounds and 4 assists per game this past season, leading the Abes to the regional round of the Class 3A postseason. Edwards exploded for 38 points in Lincoln’s season-ending loss to Lakeside and also dropped 40 against North Thurston as well as 48 vs. Gig Harbor this year. The McDonald’s All-American selection is ranked as the nation’s No. 2 recruit in the Class of 2026 by ESPN. 

Academic Achievement

Edwards has maintained a 3.50 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play basketball at the University of Tennessee this fall. 

Exemplary Character

Edwards has volunteered locally at the Eastside Community Center and the Bethlehem Baptist Church Holiday Give Away, helping families in need. She has also donated her time locally by helping to organize and lead multiple youth basketball camps.