![]() Plus, they have a legendary coach as their leader in Donna Moir. Players such as Claire Russell, Emi-Lee Howe, and Morgan Frey also contribute valuable minutes for the Valkyries. Down low, Angelina Pelayo is one of the best post players around. Also in the backcourt, Reagan Bender is one of the best scorers you’ll find. The Valkyries’ lone senior, Triniti Ralston, is one of the best point guards and defenders in the state. However, what makes the Valkyries especially dangerous is the talent Johnson has alongside her. To say she is a special talent would be an understatement and every coach competing at state is well aware of how special she truly is. She is ranked as the #2 player overall in the 2025 class per ESPNw and won virtually every POY award imaginable last season as a freshman. It’s no secret that the key player for Sacred Heart is 2025 guard ZaKiyah Johnson. While Sacred Heart is chasing its 3rd championship in a row, the Valkyries are actually one of only two schools that have already achieved that (Sacred Heart 2002-2004 Laurel County 1977-1979). In fact, the Valkyries find themselves ranked in the top 15 nationally, according to ESPN. The biggest question going into the girl’s state tournament is simple: can anyone beat the back-to-back state champions? Sacred Heart will be playing for its 3rd straight state title after going a perfect 28-0 against in-state competition this season. You can follow her on Twitter: Heart Chasing Another 3-Peat ![]() Alyx will assist in KSR’s coverage of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 Tournament this week. She is also one of two hosts for KSR’s women’s basketball podcast, the Know Her Name Podcast, which covers Kentucky women’s hoops. *This article was submitted by freelance writer Alyx White, who has extensive knowledge in covering KY high school girls’ basketball. ![]()
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