Jaelyn Dye & Brooklyn Thomas named Co-Players of the Year | Sports

In a season that saw many memorable moments in local girls’ basketball, Southwestern junior Jaelyn Dye and Pulaski County’s Brooklyn Thomas have been named the Commonwealth Journal’s Co-Players of the Year.

Dye had her most consistent season so far after making four-straight All-County Teams, averaging 15.7 points per game and 4.7 rebounds per game in helping to lead the Lady Warriors back to the 12th Region title game for the first time since 2022.

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