Post-it notables

When girls basketball teams in Utah County decide to feed the ball to the post, there are plenty of options who know what to do with it once they get it. They know how to finish. They also know how to dish it and to grab rebounds for a few second chance points along the way.

These girls aren't just your typical centers. These girls can do most anything a coach asks. And they're led by someone widely recognized as the top player in the state — Mountain View's Michelle Harrison.

Michelle Harrison, 6-foot-2 senior, Mountain View: This future Stanford player is a standout in every area of basketball. She can shoot the long ball in addition to her drive and dish ability. She has a wide array of scoring skills around the hoop and a knack for grabbing the rebound, and an unforgiving defense, which includes blocked shots.

Harrison is averaging more than 20 points per game for the perennial state championship favorite Bruins, who now stand at 9-5 overall and 3-1 in Region 4. And she recently added a new skill to her repertoire. She can dunk. Though she hasn't done it yet against Utah competition, she did accomplish it in the Adidas All-America game.

"Last summer I just discovered I could dunk the ball. I was trying and it just happened," said Harrison.

She can play almost any position on the court, and she recently adorned the cover of the Nike Tournament of Champions program. She also dropped 39 on Timpanogos despite losing to the Timberwolves last week.

Kailee May, 5-foot-11 junior, Pleasant Grove: This Viking has really taken charge of a team that has improved from last in its league last year to an 11-4 record so far this season. With her leadership and her winning know-how, the Vikings are on track for a tournament run and have proven they can hang with region powers.

May puts up almost 14 points a game to lead her team, and she has the ability to play both inside and out. She's definitely the go-to gal and is coming off a state championship with the Pleasant Grove volleyball team, so she knows how to win and is letting her teammates in on the secret.

"Kailee jumps really well, is a terrific rebounder and has a good mid-range jumper," said Pleasant Grove coach Glenn Larsen.

Amanda Farish, 5-foot-11 sophomore, Lone Peak: This young Knight came out of nowhere for Lone Peak this season. She's a newcomer who proved her worth early in the preseason. The only thing Farish is lacking is experience, and that's coming in leaps and bounds as the season progresses for the 11-4 team.