Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Oumou “Mimi” Thiero
School – Quaker Valley
Class – Senior
Height – 6-foot-5
Position – Guard/forward
#Earned – There was no “caught looking ahead” for Quaker Valley last week when the Quakers rolled 57-24 at home over Sto-Rox.
As is usually the case, QV was led by talented senior guard/forward Oumou “Mimi” Thiero, who scored 31 points.
Later last week in a Section 1-3A showdown victory at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Thiero led the way again, scoring 29 of the Quakers 37 points.
The Chargers had a chance after Thiero fouled out with a couple of minutes left, but her Quaker Valley teammates held on to secure second place behind Beaver Falls with a second victory over OLSH this season.
With Mother Nature calling the shots earlier this week, the Quakers were limited to only one game, a trip to New Brighton.
Once again, the Thiero road show was must see as she scored 26 points in leading the Quakers to a route of the host Lions, 64-8.
Quaker Valley sits in second place at 9-2 with an overall record of 12-6 and seven wins in their last eight games. The Quakers have contests remaining against Mohawk and Riverside at home and at Ellwood City.
Thiero is one of two WPIAL players who received nominations to the McDonald’s All-American game this spring. She and Erica Gribble of Greensburg Central Catholic will learn if they are invited to the prestigious event.
Once her outstanding high school days end in the spring, Thiero will head south to continue her basketball career at Maryland.
2026 Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Players of the Week
Week 2 – Erica Gribble, Greensburg Central Catholic
Week 1 – Karis Thomas, Shady Side Academy