"Pressure doesn't bother her at all," he said. "She's very competitive. She's the pitcher on the softball team, so she has that personality where she's fine with putting herself out there."

Lindgren led her team to a region title and state championship, averaging 13.9 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.

1A MVP: Stacy Stringham, Tabiona

When the championship game was on the line, this senior asked for the ball. Not because she didn't trust her teammates, but because she felt it was her responsibility.

"I knew Savana (Gines, point guard) would get me the ball right where I needed it," Stringham said after the team edged Rich 51-50 for the school's first girls basketball title. "My team is just amazing."

Stringham's athleticism and strength helped her lead a team that relied on just five players all season to the 1A title.

"She's real tough inside," said Tigers head coach Doug Price. "She worked really hard for us. She's also a great shooter."

Stringham finished the year averaging 17 points, 12.5 rebounds and two blocked shots per game. Price said in addition to her talent, her personality makes her a coach's dream.

"She listens well and works hard," he said. "She's just a great kid to be around. She doesn't take a lot of credit for herself, and she's very unselfish. She's easy to coach, and she plays really big."

Stringham, also an all-state volleyball player, maintains a 3.8 GPA and is deciding between several college scholarship offers.

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