2028 5-4 PG Layla Brinson – Academy Elite – Grovetown
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2027 5-11 F Sanai McKenzie-Watson – Academy Elite – Grovetown
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2025 Sandy’s Spiel Fall Leagues
Contact kylesandy355@gmail.com to reserve your spot in the Sandy’s Spiel Fall League. Registration deadline is July 20. High School Varsity Teams only. Spots are limited.
SATURDAYS AT DAWSON COUNTY
2024 League Recap: https://sandysspiel.com/2024-saturday-fall-league/2024-saturday-fall-league-recaps/
Join the Sandy’s Spiel Saturday Fall League – Year 4
The Sandy’s Spiel Fall League returns for its fourth year, tipping off this August at Dawson County High School. The girls only league will be held on Saturdays, with top-tier competition and unmatched media coverage that includes full season stats and postseason awards.
What to Know:
Location: Dawson County High School (Saturdays)
Venues: Main Gym & Aux Gym
Start Date: August 2
Game Schedule: 9am–12pm (could potentially expand), one game per week per team
Capacity: 16 teams last season with room to grow
Eligibility: Girls Varsity teams only
How to Pay: Venmo (KyleSandy355), CashApp ($KyleSandy355), Zelle, Check [Email kylesandy355@gmail.com to confirm method of payment]
The league has consistently attracted college coaches and featured state championship-winning programs. Due to high demand, registration is only confirmed with timely payment.
Interested in securing your spot? Reach out now—space is limited and filling fast!
SUNDAYS AT EAST PAULDING
2024 League Recap: https://sandysspiel.com/2024-sunday-fall-league-recaps/
Join the Sandy’s Spiel Sunday Fall League – Year 6
The Sandy’s Spiel Fall League returns for its sixth year, tipping off this August at East Paulding High School. Games will be held on Sundays, with top-tier competition and unmatched media coverage that includes full season stats and postseason awards.
What to Know:
Location: East Paulding High School (Sundays)
Venues: Main Gym & Aux Gym
Start Date: August 3
Game Schedule: 12pm–7pm, one game per week per team
Capacity: 32 teams max (aiming for 16 boys and 16 girls teams)
Eligibility: Varsity teams only
How to Pay: Venmo (KyleSandy355), CashApp ($KyleSandy355), Zelle, Check [Email kylesandy355@gmail.com to confirm method of payment]
The league has consistently attracted college coaches and featured state championship-winning programs. Due to high demand, registration is only confirmed with timely payment.
Interested in securing your spot? Reach out now—space is limited and filling fast!
2024-25 GHSA Boys Basketball All-State Honors
DISCLAIMER: These are Sandy’s Spiel All-State Selections. The GHSA does NOT select All-State Teams.
All-Georgia
Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
FIRST TEAM
G – Zac Foster, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Justin Wise, North Oconee, So.
G – Caleb Holt, Grayson, Jr.
W – Colben Landrew, Wheeler, Jr.
F – Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Gregory Dunson, Alexander, Jr.
G – Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Sr.
G – Chase Lumpkin, McEachern, So.
G – JR Leonard, Riverwood, Sr.
W – Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Eric Chatfield, Pace Academy, Sr.
G – Marcus Smith II, Newton, Sr.
G – Tre Keith, Tri-Cities, So.
G – Josh Dixon, Milton, Sr.
G – Rashund Washington, East Laurens, Sr.
W – Ted Neal, Newton, Sr.
W – Jacob Wilkins, Grayson, Sr.
W – Brock Bass-Bonner, North Cobb Christian, So.
F – Jalan Wingfield, Tri-Cities, Jr.
F – Tylis Jordan, Wheeler, Sr.
F – Kuol Deng, Calvary Day, Jr.
Class AAAAAA
Coach of the Year: Larry Thompson, Wheeler (29-3; State Champs; Outright Region 5 Champs; Avenged only in-state loss to Grayson)
Player of the Year: Colben Landrew, Wheeler, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Bryson Jatta, Hillgrove
Best Scorer: Chase Lumpkin, McEachern, So.
Best Shooter: Nikolas Avaliani, Walton, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Qwes Williams, East Coweta, Sr.
Best Passer: Marcus Smith II, Newton, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Braxton Rembert, Mill Creek, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jabarri Williams, Valdosta, Sr.
Most Improved: Carmelo Williams, Buford, So. (Improved from JV to 16.2 ppg/7.8 rpg)
Most Improved Team: Meadowcreek 21-9 (Improved from 7-18; Sweet 16)
FIRST TEAM
G – Chase Lumpkin, McEachern, So.
G – Caleb Holt, Grayson, Jr.
W – Colben Landrew, Wheeler, Jr.
W – Ted Neal, Newton, Sr.
F – Tylis Jordan, Wheeler, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Marcus Smith II, Newton, Sr.
G – Kaeden Gilstrap, Walton, Sr.
W – Alex Young, Etowah, Sr.
W – Jacob Wilkins, Grayson, Sr.
F – Amir Taylor, Grayson, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Dillon Nixon, Buford, Jr.
G – Zyree Brown, Pebblebrook, Jr.
G – Cam Bland, Lambert, Sr.
G – Caesar Burrows, Walton, Sr.
G – CJ Geathers, Chapel Hill, Sr.
G – Kiwane Garris, Grayson, Sr.
G – David Culbreath-Martin, Duluth, Sr.
W – Jaron Saulsberry, Norcross, Jr.
W – Asa Montgomery, Hillgrove, So.
F – Will Dopfer, Lambert, Jr.
F – Qwes Williams, East Coweta, Sr.
Class AAAAA
Coach of the Year: Omari Forts, Tri-Cities (26-6; State Champs; Beat three ranked teams in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Zac Foster, Woodward Academy, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: AJ Williams, Dutchtown
Best Scorer: JR Leonard, Riverwood, Sr.
Best Shooter: Ryan McCord, Chamblee, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Heze Kent, Brunswick, Jr.
Best Passer: Braden Moore, Lee County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jalan Wingfield, Tri-Cities, Jr.
Most Underrated: Tatum Holmes, Johns Creek, Jr.
Most Improved: Malachi Hogan, South Paulding, Sr. (Improved from 6 ppg/4 apg to 18 ppg/6 apg)
Most Improved Team: Brunswick 22-5 (Improved from 13-17; Sweet 16)
FIRST TEAM
G – Gregory Dunson, Alexander, Jr.
G – Josh Dixon, Milton, Sr.
G – Tre Keith, Tri-Cities, So.
G – Zac Foster, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – JR Leonard, Riverwood, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Braden Moore, Lee County, Sr.
G – Enzo Combs, Habersham Central, Sr.
G – Jerrin Samuel, Winder-Barrow, Jr.
W – Sean Van Dorn, Tri-Cities, Sr.
F – Jalan Wingfield, Tri-Cities, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Luke Jack, Creekview, Sr.
G – Malik Gillespie, Houston County, Jr.
G – Jarvis Hayes Jr., Woodward Academy, So.
G – Micah Hines, New Manchester, Sr.
G – JJ Winston, Rome, Jr.
G – AJ Williams, Dutchtown, Fr.
W – Deke Cooper, Woodward Academy, Sr.
W – Ethan Carter, Langston Hughes, Sr.
F – Daniel Ogunyemi, Milton, Sr.
C – JoJo McCurry, Habersham Central, Sr.
C – Heze Kent, Brunswick, Jr.
Class AAAA
Coach of the Year: Rick Rasmussen, North Oconee (30-2; Repeat State Champs; Outright Region 8 Champs)
Player of the Year: Justin Wise, North Oconee, So.
Freshman of the Year: Bentley Lusakueno, Pace Academy
Best Scorer: Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Sr.
Best Shooter: Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Germani Wilson, Mays, Sr.
Best Passer: Messiah Boykin, Central-Carrollton, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Connor Williams, Central-Carrollton, Sr.
Most Underrated: Demari Bailey, Griffin, Jr.
Most Improved: Andre Dupree, Allatoona, Jr. (Improved from 4.5 ppg/3 rpg/1.5 apg to 16 ppg/5 rpg/3 apg)
Most Improved Team: Southwest DeKalb 26-4 (Improved from 12-16; Sweet 16)
FIRST TEAM
G – Eric Chatfield, Pace Academy, Sr.
G – Justin Wise, North Oconee, So.
G – Caleb Jones, Benedictine, Sr.
F – Chandler Bing, Pace Academy, Sr.
F – Khamari Brooks, North Oconee, Jr.
SECOND TEAM
G – JaKobe Williams, Tucker, Jr.
G – Cortez Redding, Jonesboro, Jr.
G – Zion Greene, McDonough, Sr.
W – Davenport Cox, Mays, Sr.
F – Banks Pourchier, North Oconee, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Tim Prather, Jonesboro, Sr.
G – Donaven Thomas, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
G – Jarvis Wright, Ware County, Sr.
G – Gabe Jacobs, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Tyson Moore, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – Khaven Cochran, Central-Carrollton, Sr.
G – Connor Staphylaris, Kell, Sr.
G – Zade Elshihabi, Westminster, Jr.
F – D’Marley Elliott, St. Pius X, Jr.
F – Caleb Peele, Union Grove, Sr.
F – Owen Ritger, Marist, Sr.
Class AAA
Coach of the Year: Jon-Michael Nickerson, Sandy Creek (29-3; Three-peat State Champs; Graduated three starters from last year; Beat No. 1 & No. 2 in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: TJ Foster, Ridgeland
Best Scorer: Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Jr.
Best Shooter: Brock Barton, Pickens, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Allan Mangual, Whitewater, Sr.
Best Passer: McCord Purdy, Pickens, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Javonte Floyd, Cedar Grove, Jr.
Most Underrated: Jalen Brown, Troup County, Jr.
Most Improved: Malachi Edgell, Douglass, So. (Improved from 1.5 ppg/3.4 rpg/0.2 bpg to 11.2 ppg/10.9 rpg/3 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Windsor Forest 25-6 (Improved from 14-13; Final 4; Region 3 Champs)
FIRST TEAM
G – Yusef Bowyer, Cedar Grove, Sr.
G – Jared White, Sandy Creek, Sr.
G – Deven Nelson, Baldwin, Jr.
W – Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Jr.
F – Jaden Priester, Cross Creek, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Karez Demory, Baldwin, Jr.
G – Lorenzo Still, Monroe, Sr.
G – Jacobi Robinson, Sandy Creek, Sr.
G – Frashad Tisby, Cross Creek, So.
W – Boston Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Keith Gillespie, Cedar Grove, Sr.
G – Jawuan Jinks, Dougherty, Sr.
G – Dontrell Jackson, Westside-Augusta, Jr.
G – Favion Kirkwood, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Landon Page, Windsor Forest, Sr.
G – Jamarcus Harrison, East Hall, Jr.
W – Braydon Langston, East Hall, So.
W – Chris Jones, Douglass, Sr.
F – Dodge Davis, Pickens, Sr.
C – Javonte Floyd, Cedar Grove, Jr.
C – Jordan Smith, Luella, Sr.
Class AA
Coach of the Year: Chaz Clark, Butler (21-8; State Champs; Outright Region 4 Champs; Beat No. 1 & No. 2 in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Marcus Scurry, Butler, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: De’Quayvian Lovette, Burke County
Best Scorer: Tony Montgomery, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
Best Shooter: Hayden Hughes, Union County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Duor Duor, South Atlanta, Jr.
Best Passer: Houston Henry, Union County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Zakariyya Dwight, Crisp County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Cullen Marti, Coahulla Creek, Sr.
Most Improved: Tucker Rountree, Cook, Sr. (Improved from 5.2 ppg/3.8 rpg/0.7 apg/0.6 spg/0.3 bpg to 18.3 ppg/11.4 rpg/1.2 apg/1.5 spg/2.3 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Tattnall County 25-5 (Improved from 6-20; First Final 4 in program history; Outright Region 3 Champs)
FIRST TEAM
G – Marcus Scurry, Butler, Sr.
G – Houston Henry, Union County, Sr.
G – Tony Montgomery, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
W – Kwamane Bridges, Butler, Jr.
W – Zakariyya Dwight, Crisp County, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Xavier Lewis, Columbia, Sr.
G – Justin McMillian, Tattnall County, Sr.
W – Chane Bynum, KIPP Atlanta, Sr.
F – Duor Duor, South Atlanta, Jr.
C – Tobiaz Tolbert, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Mekhi Nelson, Laney, Sr.
G – Jayvon Johnson, KIPP Atlanta, Sr.
G – Kobe Caslin, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
G – Kerry Griffin, Spencer, Sr.
G – De’Quayvian Lovette, Burke County, Fr.
G – Zeki Locus, Morgan County, Jr.
G – Yohance Nero, Salem, Sr.
G – Kurston Curry, Hart County, So.
G – Joshua Harden, Westside-Macon, Sr.
W – Zayd Muhammad, Columbia, Jr.
F – Michael Terry, Sumter County, Sr.
Class A D-I
Coach of the Year: Brian Weeden, BEST Academy (25-7; State Champs; First title in program history; Improved from 2-21; Rallied from down eight in the fourth quarter to win championship)
Player of the Year: Rashund Washington, East Laurens, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jarvis Williams, Central-Macon
Best Scorer: Ashton Williams, Worth County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Maki Mitchell, Commerce, So.
Best Rebounder: Chase Allen, Model, Sr.
Best Passer: Huey Blalock, Rabun County, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Parker Stanley, Toombs County, Jr.
Most Underrated: Mike Polke, Toombs County, Sr.
Most Improved: AJ Brown, Elbert County, Jr. (Improved from 5.3 ppg/3.5 rpg/0.7 apg/0.8 spg to 15.9 ppg/8.1 rpg/2.7 apg/1.9 spg)
Most Improved Team: BEST Academy 25-7 (Improved from 2-21; State Champs)
FIRST TEAM
G – Huey Blalock, Rabun County, Jr.
G – Jacob Mickell, BEST Academy, Sr.
G – Josh Mickell, BEST Academy, Sr.
G – Chase Dupree, Southwest-Macon, Jr.
G – Rashund Washington, East Laurens, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Ashton Williams, Worth County, Sr.
G – CJ Howard, Southwest-Macon, Jr.
G – AJ Johnson, Dublin, Sr.
G – J’Mari Greene, Putnam County, Jr.
F – Chase Allen, Model, Sr.
Honorable Mention
G – Brandon Ashley, Southwest-Macon, Sr.
G – Nykez Farrow, Bleckley County, Sr.
G – Dan Meyer, Chattooga, Sr.
G – Jayon Coleman, Vidalia, Sr.
G – Jonathan Pickering, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
G – Tamaud Woodson, Putnam County, Jr.
G – Darren Drayton, Temple, Sr.
W – Alexander Banks, Temple, Sr.
W – Tylan Snead, East Laurens, Sr.
W – Kolton Kaylor, Fannin County, So.
F – Kolby Watson, Banks County, Sr.
Class A D-II
Coach of the Year: George Brown, Savannah (27-4; State Champs; Outright Region 3 Champs; Beat MCA three times; Rallied from down 10 with 3:31 left to win state championship)
Player of the Year: Maki Joyner, Savannah, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Canon Mullen, Lake Oconee Academy
Best Scorer: Miller McGowan, Atlanta Classical, Sr.
Best Shooter: Jayden Ellis, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kaiden Prothro, Bowdon, Jr.
Best Passer: Neo West, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Deshawn Davis, Savannah, Sr.
Most Underrated: Joshua Fulks, Macon County, Sr.
Most Improved: Michael Wright, Wheeler County, So. (Improved from 6.1 ppg/1.1 rpg/0.5 apg/0.4 spg to 18 ppg/8 rpg/4.1 apg/2 spg)
Most Improved Team: Randolph-Clay 26-3 (Improved from 18-12; Sweet 16; Outright Region 1 Champs)
FIRST TEAM
G – Jaleen Gibson, Randolph-Clay, Sr.
G – CJ Battle, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.
G – Maki Joyner, Savannah, Sr.
F – Laryous Burt, Greene County, Sr.
C – Deshawn Davis, Savannah, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
G – Miller McGowan, Atlanta Classical, Sr.
G – Champ Simpson, Chattahoochee County, Jr.
G – Raquavian Jones, Warren County, Sr.
W – Brayden Ellison, Taylor County, Sr.
C – Kaiden Prothro, Bowdon, Jr.
Honorable Mention
G – Bryson Singletary, Hawkinsville, Sr.
G – Aaron Bryant, Clinch County, Sr.
G – Elijah Mincey, Bryan County, Sr.
G – Jermontae Brown, Savannah, Sr.
G – Josiah Ingram, Hancock Central, So.
G – Dre McGhee, Manchester, Jr.
G – Jayden Ellis, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.
W – Xavier Buckner, Mt. Zion-Carrollton, Jr.
W – Jabril Lindsey, Early County, Sr.
W – Zechariah Canidate, Calhoun County, Sr.
F – MJ Quarterman, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.
Class 3A-1A Private
Coach of the Year: Chuck Frierson, Mt. Paran (20-14; First Final 4/Elite 8 in program history; Won five games as nine-seed to win Region 5 A D-I Championship)
Player of the Year: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Peter Julius, Mt. Bethel
Best Scorer: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Best Shooter: Anderson Carey, Walker, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Best Passer: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Most Underrated: Blake Pollock, Landmark Christian, Sr.
Most Improved: Trustin Mercer, Darlington, Sr. (Improved from 3 ppg to 17 ppg/7 rpg)
Most Improved Team: Prince Avenue 20-9 (Improved from 6-20; State playoff berth)
FIRST TEAM
G – Greg Howard, St. Francis, Sr.
W – Brock Bass-Bonner, North Cobb Christian, So.
F – Xavier Butler, North Cobb Christian, So.
F – Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
F – Kuol Deng, Calvary Day, Jr.
SECOND TEAM
G – CJ Harper, Paideia, Jr.
G – Anderson Carey, Walker, Jr.
W – Devin Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
F – Orion Wilson, Greenforest, Sr.
C – Peter Julius, Mt. Bethel, Fr.
Honorable Mention
G – Reynolds Escher, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Cameron Cannon, Lovett, So.
G – Grant Robich, North Cobb Christian, So.
G – Devon McField, Hebron Christian, Jr.
G – Mario Hill, GAC, Sr.
G – Mikey Carpenter, GAC, Sr.
G – KD Hernandez, Walker, Fr.
G – Chris Park, Mt. Paran, Sr.
W – Cameron Hewling, Mt. Paran, Sr.
W – David Oglesby-Smith, Paideia, Jr.
C – Daniel Daramola, Greenforest, Sr.
2024-25 GHSA Girls Basketball All-State Honors
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.