Lily Fatool Named Daily Item Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Shikellamy senior caps historic career with third straight all-state selection

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:18pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold primary colors depicting the fluid movements and trajectory of a basketball game, conceptually representing the all-around brilliance of a high school basketball star.Lily Fatool's dynamic senior season, capped by a record-breaking scoring milestone, is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration that reflects the multifaceted excellence of the Shikellamy standout.Hughesville Today

Lily Fatool, a three-time all-state honoree and the most prolific scorer in Shikellamy High School history, has been named The Daily Item's Girls Basketball Player of the Year for the third consecutive season. Fatool led the Valley in scoring at 20.0 points per game while also posting career-bests in assists and steals, showcasing her all-around excellence on the court.

Why it matters

Fatool's selection as Player of the Year caps an illustrious high school career that saw her become only the fourth area girl named all-state three times. Her scoring prowess, unselfish leadership, and ability to elevate her teammates made her one of the most dominant players in the region over the past four seasons.

The details

In her senior season, Fatool displayed her full skill set, driving for highlight-reel layups, knocking down jumpers, and setting up her teammates with pinpoint passes. She finished her career as Shikellamy's all-time leading scorer with 1,870 points, surpassing the previous record of 1,644 held by Amanda (Fleming) Yagel, who is now the Braves' head coach.

  • Fatool began the season 254 points away from the Shikellamy scoring record.
  • She surpassed the record in a win at Lewisburg late in the regular season.

The players

Lily Fatool

A three-time all-state honoree and the most prolific scorer in Shikellamy High School history, Fatool led the Valley in scoring at 20.0 points per game while also posting career-bests in assists and steals.

Amanda (Fleming) Yagel

The first-year head coach of the Shikellamy Braves and the previous holder of the school's career scoring record with 1,644 points.

Ruby Kohl

A Shikellamy teammate of Fatool's who benefited from her unselfish play, including a highlight-reel no-look pass from Fatool.

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What they’re saying

“Lily can certainly put the team on her shoulders, and she's done that at times, but our strength really has lied in working together as a team. I know Lily gets a lot of press, but there are a lot of girls that work their tails off, consistently, day after day, game after game, that don't always make the headlines. Lily knows that; she's a very unselfish leader. In games that we need her to score 30, she'll go out and score 30.”

— Amanda (Fleming) Yagel, Shikellamy Head Coach

“I'm just grateful that I was even able to play basketball, so grateful to have the abilities, that God gave me the abilities to be able to play. The fact that He allowed me have the team that I have and be able to build such great relationships with these girls and to be able to have my career come to where it has, I'm just very, very grateful.”

— Lily Fatool

What’s next

Fatool will continue her basketball career at the NCAA Division II level, playing for the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in the PSAC West conference.

The takeaway

Lily Fatool's historic high school career, marked by her scoring prowess, unselfish leadership, and ability to elevate her teammates, has cemented her legacy as one of the all-time great players in the region. Her selection as The Daily Item's Girls Basketball Player of the Year for the third straight season is a fitting capstone to an illustrious four-year run.