What she did: Dillard, a junior guard, is back in action after missing last season with an ACL tear. After a slow start, her scoring and contributions have picked up with her renewed confidence. She scored 15 points in a Colonial District victory over Patrick Henry and a career-high 19 in a rematch victory over Henrico.

Age: 17

Three words that describe you best: "Athletic, caring, funny."

Strengths: "Driving to the lane and rebounding."

I'm working on: "My shooting."

Favorite food: "Steak."

Favorite candy: "Kit-Kat Bars."

Best sports memory: "Getting back-to-back double-doubles this season."

If she had one wish: "To be able to dunk."

Biggest challenge: "Overcoming my ACL injury."

What bugs her the most: "When people burp."

MySpace or Facebook: "Myspace."

Person she admires most: "My parents."

One thing about you most people don't know: "I'm a very sensitive person."

- Ben Ashauer

Players are selected by The Times-Dispatch based on performance, strength of opponents and magnitude of game for the period of Dec. 30-Jan. 5.