DISCLAIMER: These are Sandy’s Spiel All-State Selections. The GHSA does NOT select All-State Teams.
All-Georgia
Sandy’s Spiel Miss Basketball: Kate Harpring, Marist, Sr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, So.
G – Coco Rudolph, Grayson, Sr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Sr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Jr.
W – Carib Morris, South Forsyth, Fr.
SECOND TEAM
G – London Smith, Newton, Jr.
G – Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, Sr.
G – Leah DeWitt, Marietta, So.
W – Gabby Minus, Hebron Christian, Sr.
F – Finley Parker, River Ridge, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Kenzie Hinkson, North Paulding, So.
G – Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, So.
G – Nalani Gainey, Seckinger, Sr.
G – Lydia Ledford, Buford, Sr.
G – Ella David, Oconee County, Fr.
G – Camryn Golston, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Deyva Davis, Milton, Jr.
G – Taryn Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
G – Bristol Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
F – Morgan Landrum, North Paulding, Jr.
C – Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’, So.
Class AAAAAA
Coach of the Year: Wesley Willis, North Paulding (30-2; State Champs; First title in program history; Outright Region 5 Champs)
Player of the Year: Coco Rudolph, Grayson, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Carib Morris, South Forsyth, Fr.
Best Scorer: Carib Morris, South Forsyth, Fr.
Best Shooter: Carib Morris, South Forsyth, Fr.
Best Rebounder: Morgan Landrum, North Paulding, Jr.
Best Passer: Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Aeris Macon, Hillgrove, Sr.
Most Underrated: Danica Taylor, Mill Creek, Sr.
Most Improved: Kaliyah Oliver, Carrollton, Jr. (Improved from 4.8 ppg/1.8 rpg/0.8 apg/0.7 spg to 16.4 ppg/6.2 rpg/2.1 apg/1.6 spg)
Most Improved Team: Valdosta 23-6 (Improved from 9-17; Sweet 16; Region 1 Runner-Up)
FIRST TEAM
G – London Smith, Newton, Jr.
G – Leah DeWitt, Marietta, So.
G – Coco Rudolph, Grayson, Sr.
G – Lydia Ledford, Buford, Sr.
W – Carib Morris, South Forsyth, Fr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, So.
G – Kenzie Hinkson, North Paulding, So.
W – E’miah Fields, Buford, Jr.
W – Kaleigh Heywood, Collins Hill, Sr.
F – Morgan Landrum, North Paulding, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Kimya Jones, Carrollton, Sr.
G – Tobi Owolabi, Norcross, Jr.
G – Savannah Aparicio, Etowah, Jr.
G – Justyce McCoy, Brookwood, Sr.
G – Kalee Hinkson, North Paulding, Jr.
G – Saniya Sharper, Archer, Jr.
W – Taylor Liberal, Brookwood, So.
W – Peace Ashina, South Gwinnett, Sr.
W – Saniya Binion, Campbell, Sr.
W – Kayla Jackson, Lowndes, Sr.
W – Jamyce Solomon, Westlake, So.
Class AAAAA
Coach of the Year: Eric Herrick, Creekview (27-5; State Champs; First title in program history; Beat No. 1 & No. 2 in state playoffs; Beat River Ridge for first time since 2020)
Player of the Year: Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jayden Whelchel, Sequoyah
Best Scorer: Gabriella Benjamin, Lakeside-DeKalb, Jr.
Best Shooter: Gabriella Benjamin, Lakeside-DeKalb, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Jadeah Marshall, Loganville, Sr.
Best Passer: Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jadeah Marshall, Loganville, Sr.
Most Underrated: Alyssia Bandele, Tri-Cities, Sr.
Most Improved: Mackenzee Williams, Woodward Academy, Jr. (Improved from 12.9 ppg/5.1 rpg/2.5 apg/3.1 spg/1 bpg to 22.9 ppg/8.1 rpg/2.9 apg/5.6 spg/1.3 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Loganville 25-4 (Improved from 10-16; Elite 8; Outright Region 8 Champs)
FIRST TEAM
G – Nalani Gainey, Seckinger, Sr.
G – Deyva Davis, Milton, Jr.
G – Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, Sr.
G – Makayla Roberson, River Ridge, Sr.
F – Finley Parker, River Ridge, Jr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Mackenzee Williams, Woodward Academy, Jr.
G – Carly Bass, Sequoyah, Jr.
G – Abbey Bensman, Pope, Sr.
F – Nimah Ibidunni, Alexander, Jr.
C – Jadeah Marshall, Loganville, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Janiyah Blevins, Bradwell Institute, Jr.
G – Devin Furgess, New Manchester, Jr.
G – Camya Hutcherson, Lee County, Jr.
G – Mikayla Dunston, Morrow, Sr.
G – Kyla Cantey, River Ridge, Sr.
G – Martin Davis, Brunswick, Sr.
G – Lauryn Cooper, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Jasmine Porter, Coffee, Sr.
G – Gabriella Benjamin, Lakeside-DeKalb, Jr.
W – Caroline Young, Milton, Sr.
F – Michelle Ezumah, Lanier, Jr.
Class AAAA
Coach of the Year: Kim Hixon, Marist (30-2; State Champs; Outright Region 5 Champs; Undefeated in Georgia)
Player of the Year: Kate Harpring, Marist, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Londyn Lane, Eagle’s Landing
Best Scorer: Kate Harpring, Marist, Sr.
Best Shooter: Cayden Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Lindsey Kopacek, Starr’s Mill, Jr.
Best Passer: Aubrey Norris, Jones County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Lindsey Kopacek, Starr’s Mill, Jr.
Most Underrated: Janelle Turner, Warner Robins, Sr.
Most Improved: Maliha Harris, Creekside, So. (Improved from 7.1 ppg/2.4 rpg/1.1 apg/1 spg/32 3PTM to 15.8 ppg/4.4 rpg/2.2 apg/2.6 spg/63 3PTM)
Most Improved Team: ELCA 14-13 (Improved from 3-21)
FIRST TEAM
G – Cayden Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
G – Devin Bockman, Midtown, Sr.
G – Aubriyana Camp, Dalton, Jr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Sr.
C – Lindsey Kopacek, Starr’s Mill, Jr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Aubrey Norris, Jones County, Sr.
G – Laura Frances Willis, North Oconee, Sr.
W – Kamiyah Adams, Jones County, Sr.
F – Kennedy Deese, Kell, Sr.
C – Lawson Monroe, Pace Academy, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Jada Little, Woodland-Stockbridge, Jr.
G – Sydnee Hunter, Creekside, Jr.
G – Maliha Harris, Creekside, So.
G – Kaytlin Arnold, Cartersville, Sr.
G – Maliyah Gilbert, Kell, Jr.
G – Asiah Thompson, Kell, Jr.
G – Bailee Canty, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.
G – Emery Silvers, Dalton, So.
W – Kennedy Bradshaw, Warner Robins, Sr.
W – Leah Pollack, North Oconee, So.
C – Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, Sr.
Class AAA
Coach of the Year: Greg Elkins, Heritage-Catoosa (28-4; State Champs; First title in program history; Outright Region 7 Champs; Rallied from down 10 points with 4:46 left in 3Q in title game)
Player of the Year: Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, So.
Freshman of the Year: Ella David, Oconee County
Best Scorer: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Jr.
Best Shooter: Ella David, Oconee County, Fr.
Best Rebounder: Maleyah Hines, Monroe, Fr.
Best Passer: Bristol Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Jr.
Most Underrated: Ema Tanner, Heritage-Catoosa, Sr.
Most Improved: Lilly Abbott, Dawson County, So. (Improved from 1.7 ppg/1.9 rpg to 16.4 ppg/6.8 rpg/3.1 apg/2 spg)
Most Improved Team: Ridgeland 24-5 (Improved from 5-21; Sweet 16; Most wins in 22 years)
FIRST TEAM
G – Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, So.
G – Bristol Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
G – Claire Carlson, Cherokee Bluff, Sr.
G – Ella David, Oconee County, Fr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Jr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Angel Thomas, Luella, Sr.
G – Ellison Steinhauer, Pickens, Sr.
G – JaMiah Lewis, Ridgeland, Sr.
F – Paisley Collins, Heritage-Catoosa, So.
C – Naima Foster, Luella, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Ali Jae Bull, Chestatee, So.
G – Jace Sanderson, Gilmer, Jr.
G – Lilly Abbott, Dawson County, So.
G – Tori Epps, Heritage-Catoosa, Sr.
G – Keira Brooks, Stephenson, Sr.
G – Aniyah Wright, Groves, Sr.
G – Sheniyah Philpot, Troup County, Sr.
G – Taylor McKinzy, Monroe, Jr.
G – Imari Thompson, Luella, Fr.
C – Suri Clark, Baldwin, Jr.
C – Taylor Young, Jenkins, Sr.
Class AA
Coach of the Year: Chris Tipton, Murray County (27-4; State Champs; First state title since 1965; Outright Region 7 Champs; Lost Miley McClure to ACL tear)
Player of the Year: Callan Ledford, Murray County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Bristol Davis, Union County
Best Scorer: Chabria Tate, Laney, Sr.
Best Shooter: Jersey-Rae Loy, Ringgold, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, Jr.
Best Passer: Blaklee Ledford, Murray County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Makayla Williams, Appling County, So.
Most Underrated: Naomi Hulett, North Murray, Fr.
Most Improved: Marlana White, Hardaway, So. (Improved from 2.7 ppg/1.5 rpg/0.5 spg/0 bpg to 10.3 ppg/7.9 rpg/1.8 spg/1 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Salem 16-13 (Improved from 4-23; State Playoffs)
FIRST TEAM
G – Blaklee Ledford, Murray County, So.
G – Kerri Fluellen, Josey, Sr.
G – Chabria Tate, Laney, Jr.
G – Callan Ledford, Murray County, Sr.
F – Za’Miyah Jenkins, Josey, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Paris Rosser, Thomson, Sr.
G – Kiasia Montgomery, Hart County, Sr.
W – Domonique Billue, Westside-Macon, So.
W – Azil Hazzard, Therrell, Sr.
F – Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Regan Trlica, Union County, Jr
G – Janise McCoy, Columbia, So.
G – Greenlee Lumpkin, Coahulla Creek, Jr.
G – Cydney Burke, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Chasity Woods, KIPP Atlanta, So.
G – Brooke Shipp, Shaw, Sr.
G – Jersey-Rae Loy, Ringgold, Jr.
G – Bristol Davis, Union County, Fr.
G – Taylor Talton, Westside-Macon, Sr.
F – Kendall Campbell, Columbia, Sr.
F – Marlana White, Hardaway, So.
Class A D-I
Coach of the Year: Danielle Lowther, East Laurens (28-4; State Champs; First title in program history; Region 2 Tournament Champs; Graduated top three scorers)
Player of the Year: Ja’Ziyah Foster, Lamar County, So.
Freshman of the Year: Millie Southards, Rabun County
Best Scorer: Marnay’jah Reynolds, Bacon County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Maggie Ledford, Fannin County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Deanna Lowther, East Laurens, Sr.
Best Passer: Millie Southards, Rabun County, Fr.
Best Shot Blocker: Makayla Thomas, Bacon County, Jr.
Most Underrated: Addy Beth Owens, Rabun County, Jr.
Most Improved: Jameria Bing, East Laurens, Sr. (Improved from 3.2 ppg/1.4 rpg/0.5 apg/0.6 spg/14 3PTM to 14.4 ppg/3.1 rpg/2.1 apg/1.9 spg/62 3PTM)
Most Improved Team: Bacon County 26-3 (Improved from 12-11; Elite 8; Region 1 Regular Season Champs)
FIRST TEAM
G – Millie Southards, Rabun County, Fr.
G – Journey Waller, Putnam County, Jr.
G – Audrey Lunsford, Elbert County, Jr.
F – Deanna Lowther, East Laurens, Sr.
C – Ja’Ziyah Foster, Lamar County, So.
SECOND TEAM
G – Justyce Cole, Thomasville, Fr.
G – Jaydah Baker, Putnam County, Fr.
G – Jade Kitchens, Washington County, Jr.
C – Reese Lewis, Fannin County, Sr.
C – Marley Derringer, Bremen, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Izzie Jabaley, Fannin County, Jr.
G – Khloie Stanley, ACE, So.
G – Jayla Brooks, Thomasville, So.
G – Marnay’jah Reynolds, Bacon County, Jr.
G – Adelyn Thompson, Rabun County, Jr.
W – Azhia Kendall, Heard County, So.
F – Kamri Sanders, Model, So.
F – Garyunna Mitchell, East Laurens, Fr.
C – Harmony Bryant, Thomasville, So.
C – Makayla Thomas, Bacon County, Jr.
C – Niya Daniels, Commerce, Fr.
Class A D-II
Coach of the Year: Santita Coon, Wilcox County (29-1; Repeat State Champs; Undefeated in Class A D-II)
Player of the Year: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Ayla Sanford, Trion
Best Scorer: Courtney Bray, Warren County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Courtney Bray, Warren County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, Jr.
Best Passer: Jasmine Mikell, Bryan County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Janiyah Smith, Turner County, So.
Most Underrated: Ava Thompson, Towns County, So.
Most Improved: Janiyah Smith, Turner County, So. (Improved from 5 ppg/6 rpg to 14 ppg/16 rpg/4 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Terrell County 24-5 (Improved from 13-12; Elite 8; Outright Region 1 Champs)
FIRST TEAM
G – Shamauri Martin, Wilcox County, Jr.
W – Morgan Cochran, Macon County, Sr.
W – Samaria Young, Washington-Wilkes, So.
F – Jamesen Hollomon, Schley County, Jr.
C – Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, Jr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Jasmine Mikell, Bryan County, Sr.
G – Christiona Farmer, Charlton County, Sr.
G – Ca’Tavia Bennett, Greenville, Sr.
G – Zion Saffore, Metter, Jr.
W – Jaliah Roberts, Screven County, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Courtney Bray, Warren County, Sr.
G – Jailee Allen, Warren County, Sr.
G – Ja’Kieria Frazier, Pelham, Sr.
G – Ja’Kari Northcutt, Atkinson County, Jr.
G – Aalunah Edwards, Turner County, Jr.
G – Nikita James, Wheeler County, Sr.
G – Jada Rushing, Terrell County, Jr.
G – Alasia Montgomery, Taylor County, Sr.
G – Ty’Kristiany Jones, Telfair County, So.
F – Melaya Andrews, Bowdon, Sr.
C – Layla Mincey, Bryan County, So.
Class 3A-1A Private
Coach of the Year: Jessica Guarneri, GAC (23-9; Final 4; Region 6-3A Regular Season Champs; Lost two starters to ACL tears; Two double-digit wins over Top 10 teams in State Playoffs)
Player of the Year: Gabby Minus, Hebron Christian, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Peyton Frazier, GAC
Best Scorer: Taryn Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
Best Shooter: Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’, So.
Best Passer: Annaka Hembree, Christian Heritage, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Aaniyah Branch, Holy Innocents’, So.
Most Underrated: Dru Jeckewicz, GAC, Jr.
Most Improved: Brinley O’Ferrall, Christian Heritage, So. (Improved from 8.6 ppg/5.3 rpg/2.6 apg/3.1 spg to 12.9 ppg/6.3 rpg/4.3 apg/3.8 spg)
Most Improved Team: Landmark Christian 11-14 (Improved from 3-15)
FIRST TEAM
G – Camryn Golston, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, Jr.
G – Taryn Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
W – Gabby Minus, Hebron Christian, Sr.
C – Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’, So.
SECOND TEAM
G – Madison Bennett, Trinity Christian, Jr.
G – Amelia Newman, Whitefield Academy, So.
G – Alanna Beckham, Hebron Christian, Sr.
G – Nariah Nelson, Hebron Christian, Sr.
W – Sophia Louis-Pierre, Galloway, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Makayla Weaver, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
G – Kendall Lawson, Athens Academy, Jr.
G – Millie Pugmire, Athens Academy, Jr.
G – Annaka Hembree, Christian Heritage, So.
G – Riley Gallagher, Lovett, So.
W – Milan Johnson, GAC, Jr.
W – Carly Bramlett, Christian Heritage, Sr.
F – Peyton Frazier, GAC, Fr.
C – Kobi Barnes, Hebron Christian, Sr.
C – Aila Courtenay, St. Francis, Jr.
C – Aaniyah Branch, Holy Innocents’, So.