Rayah delivered a standout performance, winning the backcourt battle for Parma Western on both ends of the court. Her length and quick closeouts kept the opponents’ perimeter shooters at bay. Rayah had at least three blocks on the perimeter and swatted a layup attempt away from the trail position. She cut backdoor to score a layup, threw high IQ skips to open teammates for assists, and dropped into passing lanes to grab multiple steals. Rayah was on fire in the first half, swishing three triples, including a moonshot from way downtown, to end the second quarter. She led the Panthers with 11 points in the first half and finished with 16 in their Regional Semifinal win.

Rayah will graduate as the most prolific scorer in school history. She guided her team to their second straight undefeated record in the Interstate 8 Conference, third straight 15-win season, and will graduate with more than 55 career victories. Rayah came through in the clutch, posting 40 points (single-game scoring record) and 12 rebounds in a 52-39 win against Coldwater to preserve their undefeated league record. Parma Western earned signature wins against Holt, Frankenmuth, Coldwater, Dexter, and Marshall. Pressure makes diamonds. Against top-ranked Belleville, Rayah scored 32 points and grabbed nine rebounds. She also poured in a team-high 27 points in a five-point loss to D3 contender Grass Lake, and 25 points with six steals in a win vs. Holt. In 20 games, Rayah averaged an eye-popping 22.4 points (54.3% FG%, 43.2% 3PT%), 8.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.9 steals, and 4.2 deflections. Rayah became the program’s all-time leading scorer (men’s and women’s) this season with 1,686 career points and is on pace to beat her junior single-season scoring record of 493 points; her efficient .855 free throw percentage as a junior was 3rd in the state according to BCAM and also an MHSAA record. She entered the MHSAA record books by sinking an impressive 309/392 career free throws. Rayah’s honors include: Interstate 8 All-Conference all four years, two MLive First Team Dream Team selections, BCAM First Team All-State, Associated Press Second Team All-State, and Prep Girls Hoops Junior of the Year. She’s contributed in every statistical category throughout her career with 1,686 points, 634 rebounds, 261 assists, and 245 steals. Rayah will continue her career at the 2025 Division Two State Champion Grand Valley State following graduation.

Rayah broke a 35-year-old record during a 71-16 win against Battle Creek, posting 28 points and 10 rebounds. She became Parma Western’s all-time leading scorer with 1,610 points. Rayah set the single-game scoring record earlier in the season and is building a strong case to be a Miss Basketball Finalist.

Two games–two double-doubles. Rayah ensured Parma Western kept its undefeated league record intact, turning in a double-double during a 52-39 win against Coldwater. She broke the school’s single-game scoring record with 40 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Rayah followed with 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 60-24 win at Hastings.

Rayah was a force for Parma Western last season, showcasing why she’s one of the top guards in the state. The Grand Valley State commit put together a stellar junior campaign, averaging 20.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3 assists per game while leading the Panthers to an Interstate 8 championship. A reliable scorer from anywhere on the floor, she set a new school record for points in a season and was nearly automatic at the free throw line, hitting an impressive 88.5 percent. Having already surpassed 1,000 career points, Rayah’s senior year is shaping up to be another special one as she looks to lead Western on a deep postseason run.

Rayah had a phenomenal season for Parma Western, earning Interstate 8 First-Team All-Conference and PGH 2026 Player of the Year. She averaged 20.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and three assists per game–making a school record 88.5% of her free throws and broke the school record for points in a season. Rayah is an exciting playmaker who peppers the net with her 3-point shooting, delivers passes on a rope, and dribbles with the ball on a string. She’s committed to D2 National Champion Grand Valley State.

Rayah has been a leader for Parma Western on and off the court while guiding the Panthers to an outstanding 20-2 record. The Panthers finished with a perfect 12-0 record to win the Interstate 8 conference title, adding statement wins against G.R. West Catholic, Dexter, DEPSA, and Haslett. Rayah averaged 20.8 points, seven rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. She shot an efficient 86% from the free throw line and 34.5% from 3PT range. Rayah passed the 1,000-point mark in February and is the fourth player in school history to do so. Rayah proved she could perform against the best, scoring 23 points with eight rebounds and five assists against Belleville. She led the Panthers to an impressive opening night win against West Catholic, scoring 30 points with seven rebounds, and poured in 27 points against Haslett. Rayah dropped 23 points against Williamston and 25 versus Harper Creek. She’s a sniper who can slash to the rim and throw passes on a rope to teammates for assists. My first memory (and favorite) of watching Rayah play was when she inbounded the ball off the back of an unsuspecting defender to score a layup in the playoffs last year. Rayah has committed to playing basketball at Grand Valley State following graduation.

Rayah became the fourth player in school history to eclipse 1,000 points last week. She scored 23 during a 55-33 win against Williamston and 25 in a 59-36 win against Harper Creek. Rayah is a sharpshooter who can slash to the rim and set up teammates with pinpoint passes. The Panthers are 16-1 and a serious title contender in D2.

Hitt got an offer from Saginaw Valley State University. We’ve known for a while that she could score at a high level and the offer backs that up. She’s not just a scorer, but is a SMART scorer. Hitt reads and manipulates matchups and gets the best shot available.

Hitt had an exceptional day two at The Select Super Showcase. Rayah was one of my favorite players to watch. She is a physical player who looks college-ready. She has a high basketball IQ and can create for herself or her teammates. She used a ball fake at the top of the key to get her defender up and then blew by for the lay-up. She posted up smaller guards and used a nice drop-step for an easy bucket. She defends at a high level. Coaches should be taking notice!