Vote: Who is Central Florida High School Girls Basketball Player of the Week? - Dec. 18, 2025

Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance for the week of Dec. 8-13, 2025

Montverde senior guard Zaniyah Williams scored 20 points to lead the Eagles past Fort Erie International (Canada), 75-66, on Dec. 13, 2025. / Montverde Academy

Central Florida girls’ basketball players are recording some big-time performances on the hardwood in December.

We looked at schools in multiple counties and nominated 12 athletes for games played Dec. 8-13, 2025.

We ask you to check out the nominees below and cast your vote for Central Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Week.

Voting closes at 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21. The winner will be announced next week. Here are this week’s nominees:

Zaniyah Williams, G, Montverde Academy

The 5-foot-7 senior from Virginia poured in 20 points to lead the Eagles past Fort Erie International (Canada), 75-66.

Dakeria Brown, PG, Eustis

Senior had 20 points, five rebounds and four assists to power the Panthers past Ocala Vanguard, 58-53.

Anai Braxton, G, Foundation Academy

Eighth-grader poured in 19 points and grabbed three rebounds to help the Lions beat Lakeland Christian, 44-37.

Jules Anderson, SF, Lake Howell

Junior exploded for 32 points, six rebounds and six steals to guide the Silverhawks past Ocala West Port, 85-62.

Dakara Merthie, G/PG, Ocoee

Senior poured in 23 points, including four 3-pointers, and had four rebounds and two steals to march the Knights past Central Florida Christian Academy (Ocoee), 73-20.

Yada D’Amore, G, Kissimmee Gateway

Fantastic freshman had 19 points and 10 steals for a double-double and added six rebounds and six assists to power the Panthers past Poinciana, 78-22.

Yaneyla Pedraza, PG/SG, Colonial

Talented junior erupted for 31 points, two rebounds, two assists and five steals to lead the Grenadiers past Horizon, 62-56.

Emma Andrulounis, G/SG, Horizon

The junior had 14 points, including four 3-pointers, and four assists to guide the Hawks past Dr. Phillips, 70-35.

Brooklyn O’Gallagher, G, Hagerty

The junior poured in 32 points, including five 3-pointers, and added three assists and six steals to steer the Huskies past Lake Nona, 66-27.

Narelis De Alba, PG, Sanford Seminole

Senior had 25 points, including four 3-pointers, and added nine assists and eight steals to lead the Seminoles past Celebration, 64-31.

Erynn Moffett, G/F, West Shore

Junior recorded 13 points and 10 steals for a double-double and added five rebounds and four assists to lead the Wildcats past West Melbourne Calvary Chapel Academy, 63-25.

Demi Reck, G/SG, Viera

Super sophomore had 16 points, six rebounds and four steals to guide the Hawks past West Shore, 57-48.

About Our Athlete of the Week Voting
High School on SI voting polls are meant to be a fun, lighthearted way for fans to show support for their favorite athletes and teams. Our goal is to celebrate all of the players featured, regardless of the vote totals. Sometimes, one athlete will receive a very large number of votes — even thousands — and that’s okay! The polls are open to everyone and are simply a way to build excitement and community around high school sports. Unless we specifically announce otherwise, there are no prizes or official awards for winning. The real purpose is to highlight the great performances of every athlete included in the poll.

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