Feedzy Read More Kentucky women’s basketball freshman Maddyn Greenway has been named the 2025-26 MaxPreps Female National Athlete of the Year.Greenway won a total of 13 state championships across three sports at Providence Academy in Plymouth, Minnesota. She also broke state records running in the 300-meter hurdles and as the anchor leg of the 4×400 relay team.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGreenway also owns the state scoring title for basketball and soccer. She finished her high school career with 5,621 points, third all-time nationally. The Kentucky signee also recorded 1,186 assists and 1,100 rebounds before becoming a McDonald’s All-American.In soccer, Greenway recorded 218 career goals and 62 during her senior season, which are both state records.Her father, Chad Greenway, is a former NFL linebacker. He was drafted in 2006 with the 17th overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings. Greenway played a 10-year career in Minnesota and was a two-time Pro Bowler.Greenway’s mom, Jenni, ran track at the university of Iowa and helped coach at Providence Academy.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementShe is set to join Kenny Brooks and Kentucky for her first season of collegiate basketball as one of three in the incoming freshman class alongside Emily McDonald and Savvy Swords. All three were named McDonald’s All-Americans, becoming one of the best classes in program history.Reach sports trending writer Alaina Morris at amorris@gannett.com and follow her on X at @alainammorris.This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: UK WBB’s Maddyn Greenway named MaxPreps National Athlete of the Year
Kentucky WBB signee Maddyn Greenway named MaxPreps athlete of the year
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