DISCLAIMER: These are Sandy’s Spiel All-State Selections. The GHSA does NOT select All-State Teams.
All-Georgia
Sandy’s Spiel Miss Basketball: Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
FIRST TEAM
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Jr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
W – Bella Ragone, Mill Creek, Jr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, Fr.
G – London Smith, Newton, So.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Sr.
F – Danielle Osho, Hebron Christian, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, Sr.
G – Lydia Ledford, Buford, Jr.
G – Londyn Walker, Milton, Sr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, So.
G – Leah DeWitt, Marietta, Fr.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Sr.
W – Finley Parker, River Ridge, So.
W – Jocelyn Faison, Langston Hughes, Sr.
C – Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Sr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Sr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.
Class AAAAAA
Coach of the Year: Jawan Bailey, Newton (25-5; State Champs; First title in program history; Beat four ranked teams in state playoffs; Beat Grayson for state title after losing three times; Improved from 19-12)
Player of the Year: London Smith, Newton, So.
Freshman of the Year: Leah DeWitt, Marietta
Best Scorer: Leah DeWitt, Marietta, Fr.
Best Shooter: Avery Huffman, Denmark, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kyann Senior, Marietta, So.
Best Passer: Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, Fr.
Best Shot Blocker: Aeris Macon, Hillgrove, Jr.
Most Underrated: Alex Whitecliffe, Cherokee, Sr.
Most Improved: E’miah Fields, Buford, So. (Improved from 7.7 ppg/6 rpg/2 apg/1 spg to 18 ppg/9 rpg/3 apg/3 spg)
Most Improved Team: Brookwood 18-12 (Improved from 7-22; Region 7 Runner-Up; Sweet 16)
FIRST TEAM
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, Sr.
G – London Smith, Newton, So.
G – Lydia Ledford, Buford, Jr.
W – Bella Ragone, Mill Creek, Jr.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Nalani Gainey, Central Gwinnett, Jr.
G – Daija Preston, Carrollton, Sr.
G – Leah DeWitt, Marietta, Fr.
G – Coco Rudolph, Grayson, Jr.
W – Ava Andrews, North Paulding, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Justyce McCoy, Brookwood, Jr.
G – Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, Fr.
G – Madison Moody, Cherokee, Jr.
G – Kaci Demps, Lowndes, Sr.
G – Annarose Tyre, Lambert, Sr.
G – Kaleigh Heywood, Collins Hill, Jr.
G – Gabbie Gliatta, North Forsyth, Jr.
W – E’miah Fields, Buford, So.
W – Miyah Holmes, Carrollton, Sr.
F – Morgan Landrum, North Paulding, So.
F – Justus Fitzgerald, Norcross, Sr.
Class AAAAA
Coach of the Year: Jason Taylor, River Ridge (31-1; State Champs; Undefeated in Georgia; 12 wins vs. teams in final Top 10; Rallied from 12-point fourth quarter deficit in state championship)
Player of the Year: Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Madelyn Drucker, Jackson County
Best Scorer: Nariah Nelson, Veterans, Jr.
Best Shooter: Sha’nya Heath, Arabia Mountain, So.
Best Rebounder: Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.
Best Passer: Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.
Most Underrated: Gabriella Benjamin, Lakeside-DeKalb, So.
Most Improved: Devin Furgess, New Manchester, So. (Improved from 6.7 ppg/2 rpg/2.3 apg/0.5 spg to 15.9 ppg/3.1 rpg/3.5 apg/1.8 spg)
Most Improved Team: Evans 24-4 (Improved from 5-22; Sub-Region 1 Regular Season Champion; State Playoff Berth)
FIRST TEAM
G – Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Sr.
G – Londyn Walker, Milton, Sr.
W – Jocelyn Faison, Langston Hughes, Sr.
W – Finley Parker, River Ridge, So.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Cornelia Ellington, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – Nariah Nelson, Veterans, Jr.
W – Parris Parham, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
F – Nimah Ibidunni, Alexander, So.
C – Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Chabria Tate, Evans, So.
G – Sha’nya Heath, Arabia Mountain, So.
G – J’Bionna Robinson, Morrow, Sr.
G – Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, Jr.
G – Makayla Roberson, River Ridge, Jr.
G – Abbey Bensman, Pope, Jr.
G – Lauryn Dennis-Cooper, Woodward Academy, Jr.
G – Kayla Whitner, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Jermiya Winston, Rome, Sr.
C – Lexie Bradford, Coffee, Jr.
C – Amilya Taft, Creekview, Sr.
Class AAAA
Coach of the Year: Akennia Ellis, Creekside (32-0; State Champs; First title in program history; Only one in-state win by single digits)
Player of the Year: C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
Freshman of the Year: Leah Pollack, North Oconee
Best Scorer: Kate Harpring, Marist, Jr.
Best Shooter: Hailey Hiddema, East Forsyth, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kendall Wells, North Oconee, Sr.
Best Passer: C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, Jr,
Most Underrated: Kate Bobo, North Oconee, Jr.
Most Improved: Layla Adams, Union Grove, So. (Improved from 2.1 ppg/1.9 rpg/0.3 apg/0.2 bpg to 10.8 ppg/9.3 rpg/1.4 apg/1.7 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Drew 14-10 (Improved from 1-22)
FIRST TEAM
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
G – Devin Bockman, Midtown, Jr.
G – Aubriyana Camp, Dalton, So.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Jr.
C – Kendall Wells, North Oconee, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Cayden Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
G – Trinitee Thomas, Warner Robins, So.
W – Teaira Kelley, Walnut Grove, Sr.
W – Kennedy Deese, Kell, Jr.
C – Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Ja’Niya Broome, Harris County, Sr.
G – Korevanna Slaughter, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Mya Anderson, Jones County, Sr.
G – Laura Frances Willis, North Oconee, Jr.
G – Tamariana Bivins, Northview, Jr.
G – Ayla Heard, East Forsyth, Sr.
G – Taylor Crawford, Hiram, Sr.
G – Kahli Ingram, Stockbridge, Sr.
W – Rhianna Mateyka, Ware County, Sr.
W – Aijah Manning, Ola, Sr.
C – Lindsey Kopacek, Starr’s Mill, So.
Class AAA
Coach of the Year: Kassie Scott, Cherokee Bluff (25-8; State Champs; First title in program history; Three-seed in Region 8 Tournament before winning Region Championship)
Player of the Year: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
Freshman of the Year: Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek
Best Scorer: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
Best Shooter: Emma Lightsey, White County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Sr.
Best Passer: Kayla Lopez, Heritage-Catoosa, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
Most Underrated: Camdyn Carter, Heritage-Catoosa, So.
Most Improved: Suri Clark, Baldwin, So. (Improved from 2.7 ppg/3.1 rpg/0.7 spg to 10.8 ppg/7.7 rpg/1.7 spg)
Most Improved Team: Sandy Creek 23-7 (Improved from 10-15; Region 2 Runner-Up; Sweet 16)
FIRST TEAM
G – Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, Fr.
G – Ellison Steinhauer, Pickens, Jr.
G – Claire Carlson, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Bristol Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, So.
G – Julie Azeltine, Oconee County, Sr.
G – Michel Robbins, Jefferson, So.
F – Kylie Watkins, White County, Sr.
F – Jasmine Baxter, Luella, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Sa’Niah Dorsey, Calhoun, Sr.
G – Emeri Billings, Jefferson, Sr.
G – Taylor McKinzy, Monroe, So.
G – Emma Lightsey, White County, Sr.
G – Aniyah Browner, Jenkins, Jr.
G – Mariah Reid, Beach, So.
G – Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, Sr.
W – Megan Ohonde, Fayette County, Sr.
W – Kassidy Neal, Baldwin, Sr.
F – Macie Collins, Heritage-Catoosa, Sr.
F – Eva Bishop, Dawson County, Sr.
Class AA
Coach of the Year: Kelly Ellison, Hardaway (26-6; State Champs; First title in program history; 39-point average margin of victory in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So.
Freshman of the Year: Blaklee Ledford, Murray County
Best Scorer: Christen Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
Best Shooter: Jaden Young, Morgan County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So.
Best Passer: Blaklee Ledford, Murray County, Fr.
Best Shot Blocker: Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Sr.
Most Underrated: Alexandria Berk, Spencer, Sr.
Most Improved: Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So. (Improved from 4.6 ppg/5.6 rpg/0.3 apg/0.8 spg/1.9 bpg to 17.4 ppg/11.9 rpg/1 apg/2.2 spg/1.9 bpg)
Most Improved Team: KIPP Atlanta 15-12 (Improved from 0-17; State Playoff Berth)
FIRST TEAM
G – Kerri Fluellen, Josey, Jr.
G – Blaklee Ledford, Murray County, Fr.
G – Jesstynie Scott, Sumter County, Sr.
W – Mikayla Johnson, Hardaway, Sr.
F – Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So.
SECOND TEAM
G – Jaden Young, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Callan Ledford, Murray County, Jr.
W – Jada Kendrick, Thomson, Sr.
W – Shaniya Sanders, Josey, Sr.
F – Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Christen Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
G – Keniyah White, Appling County, Sr.
G – Brayla Harris, Butler, Sr.
G – Ke’Asia Henderson, Josey, Sr.
G – Raina Burns, Laney, Sr.
G – Ella Kate Walraven, Sonoraville, Sr.
G – Adazha Burrell, Hardaway, Sr.
W – Rania Curry, Butler, Sr.
F – Bayleigh Winkler, Murray County, Sr.
F – Za’Miyah Jenkins, Josey, Jr.
F – Aalon Turner, Columbia, Sr.
Class A D-I
Coach of the Year: Ryan Chastain, Fannin County (29-2; State Champs; Undefeated in Class A D-I; Beat four ranked teams in state playoffs including No. 1 & No. 2)
Player of the Year: Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jaziyah Foster, Lamar County
Best Scorer: Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Sara Rhett Farmer, ACE, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.
Best Passer: Izzie Jabaley, Fannin County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Makayla Thomas, Bacon County, So.
Most Underrated: Hannah Nichols, Vidalia, Sr.
Most Improved: Tonia Ricks, Swainsboro, Sr. (Improve from 6 ppg/2.7 rpg/0.1 apg/0.8 spg/0.3 bpg to 15.2 ppg/6.5 rpg/1 apg/1.5 spg/1.6 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Elbert County 24-5 (Improved from 8-22; Sweet 16)
FIRST TEAM
G – McKayela Tanner, East Laurens, Sr.
G – Reese Murphy, Banks County, Sr.
W – Mackenna Nix, Temple, Sr.
C – Reese Lewis, Fannin County, Jr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Adelyn Thompson, Rabun County, So.
G – Journey Waller, Putnam County, So.
G – Jazmin Maddox, Jasper County, Fr.
W – Jazlyn Johnson, Central-Macon, Sr.
F – Jaziyah Foster, Lamar County, Fr.
Honorable Mention
G – Izzie Jabaley, Fannin County, So.
G – Audrey Lunsford, Elbert County, So.
G – Maggie Ledford, Fannin County, Jr.
G – Ryleigh Murphy, Banks County, Sr.
G – Azhia Kendall, Heard County, Fr.
G – Jade Kitchens, Washington County, So.
G – Sara Rhett Farmer, ACE, Sr.
G – Jariah Williams, Worth County, So.
F – Ava Jenkins, Bleckley County, Fr.
F – Kamri Sanders, Model, Fr.
F – Frances Anyakudo, Central-Macon, Sr.
Class A D-II
Coach of the Year: Santita Coon, Wilcox County (28-1; State Champs; First title in program history; Undefeated in Class A D-II; 23.4-point average margin of victory in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.
Freshman of the Year: Samaria Young, Washington-Wilkes
Best Scorer: Christiona Farmer, Charlton County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Ansleigh Padgett, Lake Oconee Academy, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.
Best Passer: Shamauri Martin, Wilcox County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.
Most Underrated: Syriah Hogan, Lincoln County, Sr.
Most Improved: Ca’Tavia Bennett, Greenville, Jr. (Improved from 11.1 ppg/6.2 rpg/1.6 spg to 18.9 ppg/8.3 rpg/4.1 apg/4.6 spg/1.3 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Bowdon 17-9 (Improved from 1-20; Region 7 Champs; Sweet 16)
FIRST TEAM
G – Shamauri Martin, Wilcox County, So.
G – Jaliah Roberts, Screven County, So.
W – Morgan Cochran, Macon County, Jr.
F – Ashanti Brown, Bryan County, Sr.
C – Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.
SECOND TEAM
G – Zariah Martin, Wilcox County, Jr.
G – Christiona Farmer, Charlton County, Jr.
G – Aalunah Edwards, Turner County, So.
G – Ca’Tavia Bennett, Greenville, Jr.
W – Amariah Dean, Clinch County, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Imani Hall, Brooks County, Jr.
G – Ansleigh Padgett, Lake Oconee Academy, Jr.
G – Passion Clay, Telfair County, Sr.
G – Ja’Kari Northcutt, Atkinson County, So.
G – Za’kyah Byrd, Metter, Jr.
G – Zyi’Kiera King, Seminole County, Sr.
W – Samaria Young, Washington-Wilkes, Fr.
F – Jamesen Hollomon, Schley County, So.
F – Jaydah Ford, Taylor County, Jr.
F – Kaleigh Beaver, Towns County, Sr.
C – Ta’Kyrah Jones, Randolph-Clay, Sr.
Class 3A-1A Private
Coach of the Year: Nichole Dixon, Holy Innocents’ (25-5; State Champs; Beat No. 1 & No. 2 in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’
Best Scorer: Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Best Shooter: Desi Taylor, St. Francis, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Sr.
Best Passer: Kendall Lawson, Athens Academy, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Sr.
Most Underrated: Annaka Hembree, Christian Heritage, Fr.
Most Improved: Reese Anderson, Trinity Christian, So. (Improved from 4.8 ppg/6.2 rpg/0.5 apg/0.2 bpg to 14.5 ppg/10.9 rpg/1.5 apg/1.2 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Lovett 16-12 (Improved from 1-24; Sweet 16)
FIRST TEAM
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, So.
F – Danielle Osho, Hebron Christian, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Sr.
C – Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Mia James, Hebron Christian, Sr.
G – Jacalyn Myrthil, Mt. Paran, Sr.
G – Taryn Thompson, Galloway, Jr.
W – Nicora Patrick, SACA, Sr.
W – Nakhai Worthy, Holy Innocents’, So.
Honorable Mention
G – Camryn Golston, St. Francis, Jr.
G – Desi Taylor, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Destini Gooddine, Calvary Day, Sr.
G – Elyse Norris, Trinity Christian, So.
G – Ella Truong, Providence Christian, Sr.
G – Amelia Newman, Whitefield Academy, Fr.
W – Sophia Louis-Pierre, Galloway, So.
F – Zora Geiger, Calvary Day, Sr.
F – Johanna Potter, Wesleyan, Sr.
C – Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’, Fr.
C – Amelia Basit, St. Francis, Sr.