Jossy James named Sauk Valley Media Player of the Year in girls basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
BasketballJossy James of Sterling is recognized as the Sauk Valley Media Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season. The junior guard averaged 18.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 3.7 steals per game. James set multiple school records, including most 3-pointers in a game, season, and career. A Valparaiso University commit, she has also been acknowledged as an All-State selection.
- •James led Sterling to a 50-16 record over the last two seasons.
- •She is Sterling's third all-time leading scorer with 1,350 points.
- •James holds records for most career 3-pointers at Sterling with 183.
- •She is described as a team-first player who encourages her teammates.
- •James is committed to play at Valparaiso University.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — The 2025-26 Sauk Valley Media All-Area Girls Basketball Team
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 SVM Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Sterling’s Jossy James
"First team Jossy James, Sterling, jr., G: The SVM Player of the Year. Illinois Media All-State second-team, Illinois Basketball Coaches Association second-team, All-WB6 first-team pick who set school records for most 3-pointers in a game (8), season (79) and career (183). Averaged 18.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.7 steals per game. Valparaiso University recruit who is Sterling’s ...
"Jossy James is the spark in the engine of the Sterling girls basketball team. When the ball is in her hands, she looks to push the pace up the court. During breaks in the action or at practice, she is helping her teammates get better. Whether she is attacking the basket, pulling up for a 3-pointer or finding an open teammate, James looks to keep the offensive pressure on. As a junior, she ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 6:32 PMThe 2025-26 Sauk Valley Media All-Area Girls Basketball Team
First team Jossy James, Sterling, jr., G: The SVM Player of the Year. Illinois Media All-State second-team, Illinois Basketball Coaches Association second-team, All-WB6 first-team pick who set school records for most 3-pointers in a game (8), season (79) and career (183). Averaged 18.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.7 steals per game. Valparaiso University recruit who is Sterling’s ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 6:31 PM2026 SVM Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Sterling’s Jossy James
Jossy James is the spark in the engine of the Sterling girls basketball team. When the ball is in her hands, she looks to push the pace up the court. During breaks in the action or at practice, she is helping her teammates get better. Whether she is attacking the basket, pulling up for a 3-pointer or finding an open teammate, James looks to keep the offensive pressure on. As a junior, she ...
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