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Week 1 GHSA Girls Basketball State Rankings


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Class AAAAAAA

1. Brookwood (1-0)
2. Archer (0-0)
3. Norcross (1-0)
4. South Forsyth (0-0)
5. Carrollton (0-0)
6. Buford (0-0)
7. Peachtree Ridge (0-0)
8. Cherokee (0-0)
9. Hillgrove (2-0)
10. Lowndes (0-0)

Class AAAAAA

1. River Ridge (0-0)
2. Lovejoy (1-0)
3. Rockdale County (1-0)
4. Brunswick (0-0)
5. Forest Park (0-0)
6. North Forsyth (0-0)
7. Langston Hughes (0-0)
8. Woodward Academy (1-0)
9. New Manchester (0-0)
10. Woodstock (1-0)

Class AAAAA

1. Kell (1-0)
2. Warner Robins (0-0)
3. Northside-Columbus (0-0)
4. Bradwell Institute (0-0)
5. Hiram (0-0)
6. Jones County (1-0)
7. Union Grove (0-1)
8. Arabia Mountain (0-0)
9. GAC (0-0)
10. Maynard Jackson (0-0)

Class AAAA

1. Holy Innocents’ (0-0)
2. Baldwin (0-0)
3. Griffin (1-0)
4. Luella (0-0)
5. Stockbridge (1-0)
6. Westminster (0-0)
7. East Forsyth (1-0)
8. Chestatee (0-0)
9. Southwest DeKalb (0-0)
10. Trinity Christian (0-0)

Class AAA

1. Hebron Christian (1-0)
2. Lumpkin County (0-0)
3. Wesleyan (0-0)
4. Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe (0-0)
5. Carver-Columbus (0-1)
6. Pickens (1-0)
7. Cross Creek (0-1)
8. White County (0-1)
9. Monroe (0-1)
10. Oconee County (0-0)

Class AA

1. Mt. Paran (1-0)
2. Landmark Christian (0-1)
3. Central-Macon (0-0)
4. Fannin County (0-0)
5. Josey (1-0)
6. Laney (0-1)
7. Murray County (0-0)
8. Banks County (1-0)
9. Dodge County (0-0)
10. Northeast-Macon (0-0)

Class A D-I

1. Galloway (1-0)
2. St. Francis (0-1)
3. Elbert County (0-0)
4. Woodville-Tompkins (1-0)
5. Rabun County (0-0)
6. Swainsboro (0-0)
7. Heard County (0-0)
8. Screven County (0-0)
9. Bryan County (0-0)
10. Trion (0-0)

Class A D-II

1. Lake Oconee Academy (2-0)
2. Taylor County (0-0)
3. Clinch County (0-0)
4. Schley County (0-0)
5. Turner County (0-0)
6. Montgomery County (0-0)
7. Mt. Zion-Carrollton (0-0)
8. Charlton County (0-0)
9. Telfair County (0-0)
10. Greenforest (0-0)

A handful of showcase events tipped off the 2022-23 GHSA season. Only two classifications see any movement in their respective polls which means this week’s breakdown will be brief. Continue reading Week 1 GHSA Girls Basketball State Rankings

2022-23 Preseason GHSA Girls State Rankings


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Class AAAAAAA

1. Brookwood
2. Archer
3. Norcross
4. South Forsyth
5. Carrollton
6. Buford
7. Peachtree Ridge
8. Cherokee
9. Hillgrove
10. Lowndes

Class AAAAAA

1. River Ridge
2. Lovejoy
3. Rockdale County
4. Brunswick
5. Forest Park
6. North Forsyth
7. Langston Hughes
8. Woodward Academy
9. New Manchester
10. Woodstock

Class AAAAA

1. Kell
2. Warner Robins
3. Northside-Columbus
4. Greenbrier
5. Bradwell Institute
6. Hiram
7. Union Grove
8. Arabia Mountain
9. GAC
10. Maynard Jackson

Class AAAA

1. Holy Innocents’
2. Baldwin
3. Griffin
4. Luella
5. Stockbridge
6. Westminster
7. East Forsyth
8. Chestatee
9. Southwest DeKalb
10. Trinity Christian

Class AAA

1. Hebron Christian
2. Lumpkin County
3. Carver-Columbus
4. Wesleyan
5. Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe
6. Cross Creek
7. Pickens
8. White County
9. Monroe
10. Oconee County

Class AA

1. Mt. Paran
2. Landmark Christian
3. Central-Macon
4. Fannin County
5. Josey
6. Laney
7. Murray County
8. Banks County
9. Dodge County
10. Northeast-Macon

Class A D-I

1. Galloway
2. St. Francis
3. Elbert County
4. Woodville-Tompkins
5. Rabun County
6. Swainsboro
7. Heard County
8. Screven County
9. Bryan County
10. Trion

Class A D-II

1. Lake Oconee Academy
2. Taylor County
3. Clinch County
4. Schley County
5. Turner County
6. Montgomery County
7. Mt. Zion-Carrollton
8. Charlton County
9. Telfair County
10. Greenforest

Classification realignment has come, meaning regions across the GHSA will look very different in most sections of the state. Maybe the biggest change is the reintegration of private schools with public schools, something I have plenty of thoughts about but would be better served expressing my opinions through a different medium such as the Spielin’ & Dealin’ Podcast. With that being said, the shuffling around of classifications has enhanced some state title hopes while all but extinguishing others.  Continue reading 2022-23 Preseason GHSA Girls State Rankings

South Georgia Elite 80 Girls Top Performers


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2024 6-0 C Tyana Dorsey – Clinch County
No question, Tyana Dorsey was the best low block scorer at camp. Standing around 6-foot tall with a strong upper body and nimble feet, Dorsey reminded me of a miniature Aaliyah Hunt (Peachtree Ridge – Georgia State) with her build and effectiveness. Continue reading South Georgia Elite 80 Girls Top Performers

PRO Fall Fastbreak Girls Top Performers


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Allie Osborne2024 5-11 F Allie Osborne – John Milledge Academy
Coming out of the GIAA, Allie Osborne took full advantage of her much-needed exposure opportunity. The lefty received high marks as a stretch forward with a versatile skill set. Osborne did a good job catching and finishing on the run. She was one of the best rebounders in camp and was comfortable pushing the ball up the floor.  Allie showcased a reliable mid-range jumper and helped space the floor to the three-point line. She didn’t shy away from contact inside and used a soft touch to score around the rim. Osborne proved to be a reliable post defender that could alter shots. Another year of development will go a long way in helping Osborne reach her potential. Improving her foot speed and continuing to challenge herself outside of the GIAA will help her achieve her goal of playing college basketball.

Jasmine Baxter2025 5-10 PF Jasmine Baxter – Galloway
Only a sophomore, Jasmine Baxter was a physical powerhouse that bullied opponents on the low block. Her powerful drop step clears defenders out of the way as she keeps her arms bowed when carving out space. Baxter is extremely comfortable playing with her back to the basket. She posts up with a wide base, giving entry passers an easy target to hit. As the day went on, Baxter began to stretch the floor. She has nice form on her jump shot and will let it fly from beyond the arc. Baxter has the tools to become a D-I post, especially if she can squeeze out another inch or two.

Savannah Robinson-Holmes2025 5-7 G Savannah Robinson-Holmes – Langston Hughes
Maybe the best, most consistent scorer at camp was Savannah Robinson-Holmes. She dumped in 20 points her first game of the day before netting 14 in Game 2 while flirting with a double-double collecting 9 rebounds. Robinson-Holmes is elusive with the ball. She’s a threat to score anytime and anywhere. She sank four threes over her two games while mixing in pull-up jumpers, floaters, drives and putbacks. Savannah’s ability to breakdown the defense and get into the lane will play a big role in Langston Hughes’ success.

Samantha Ambroselli2024 5-5 G Samantha Ambroselli – Centennial
Back from an ACL injury, Samantha Ambroselli looked like she didn’t miss a beat. Sam attacked in a variety of ways, getting to the basket and finishing through contact while also nailing shots from the perimeter. Still a solid playmaker, it looked like Ambroselli was more comfortable hunting her own offense than when I last saw her over a year ago. At 5-foot-5, Sam did a good job as a rebounder as well. Expect a strong statement season for Ambroselli and a sneaky good Centennial backcourt.

Tori Ambroselli2026 5-5 PG Tori Ambroselli – Centennial
Playing alongside her older sister, Tori shined as a playmaker. The rising freshman excelled at attacking downhill as a drive-and-kick facilitator. Tori has quick shifty moves and understands how to draw the attention of defenders before finding the open man. When she looked to score, Tori found points off the dribble from three and could get all the way to the rim on drives.

Alyssa Mullholand2025 5-6 G Alyssa Mullholand – Valor Christian
A regular Top Performer from PRO showcases, Alyssa Mullholand went to work as a lethal perimeter scorer. Alyssa is a difficult cover with her physical strength and deep three-point range. She’s a creative ball handler that gets separation with quick moves. Mullholand is a microwavable scorer that can pour in threes in bunches. When she gets to the hoop she knows how to use her body to score through contact and can finish with either hand.

Kameron Herring2025 5-11 SG Kameron Herring – Woodward Academy
Herring stands out with her length. The long and lanky guard immediately holds upside on both ends of the floor with her wingspan. She has a chance to develop into an impactful defender with great switchability. Offensively, she stripped the nets with her three-point shot.  Once she stretched out the defense, Herring was able to score on drives. She did a great job running the floor in transition and showed the confidence to go coast-to-coast with the ball in her hands.

Asia Bryant2025 5-7 F Asia Bryant – Dacula
I really appreciated how hard Asia played on Sunday. The undersized forward was nonstop on both sides of the ball. She used her body extremely well, converting And-1s as she got into the chests of defenders. Bryant is physical and fleet of foot, quicker than she may look at first glance. She has a burst to the rim and is a willing outside shooter. Asia held her own on defense as a sturdy positional defender that can rebound with toughness.

Kitali Youmans2025 5-7 PG Kitali Youmans – Mt. Paran
Kitali Youmans has enjoyed a strong offseason and on Sunday she may have looked the best I’ve ever seen her. Known for her playmaking and ball handling, Youmans did both while introducing an aggressive offensive mindset. She shot the ball well from three and was able to craft her way to buckets on drives. Kitali’s mature floor game led to robust stat lines, putting up 8 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals in Game 1 followed by 9 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists in Game 2.

Sanai Chisholm2023 5-7 G Sanai Chisholm – Woodville-Tompkins
Up from Savannah, Sanai Chisholm represented the coast well with her toughness from the guard position. The lefty has an underrated handle and likes to stay in attack mode. Sanai has a mixture of strength and speed when getting in the paint. Chisholm is tough to contain once she gets in the open floor.

Jayla Bennett2025 5-3 PG Jayla Bennett – Grayson
There is value in a player like Jayla Bennett. Her IQ and attention to detail is off the charts. While she’s often one of the smallest players on the floor, Bennett still finds a way to stand out by doing the little things – no pun intended. Bennett is a scrappy on-ball defender that moves well laterally and will frustrate ball handlers with her effort. Jayla is fundamentally sound. The true point guard will fake a pass to make a pass. Bennett takes extra strides to find the perfect angle when hitting cutters or making entry passes. Another part of Jayla’s game that stood out was her nose for the ball. She was an outstanding rebounder that snuck in to earn multiple second chance opportunities as an offensive rebounder. Bennett will play a major role in Grayson’s backcourt over the next three seasons and has all the attributes as an unsung hero. She reminds me a little bit of recent Campbell graduate Laila Battle, an All-State guard who is now a freshman at LaGrange.

Sanaa Tripp2024 5-8 PG Sanaa Tripp – Peachtree Ridge
A torn ACL cut Sanaa Tripp’s sophomore season short. Now at Peachtree Ridge, Tripp looks ready to make a major impact at her new home. She showed no signs of rust on Sunday, not even needing a knee brace and hardly breaking a sweat as she picked apart defenses as a passer and scored whenever she pleased. Tripp is a game-changing guard that does everything well.

2022-23 GHSA Girls Preseason All-State Teams


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Class AAAAAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Diana Collins, Brookwood, Sr.
G – Jania Akins, Norcross, Jr.
G – Erin Rodgers, Grayson, Jr.
C – Essence Cody, Valdosta, Sr.
C – Aaliyah Hunt, Peachtree Ridge, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Eghosa Obasuyi, Carrollton, Sr.
G – Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Jr.
G – Sanaa Tripp, Peachtree Ridge, Jr.
W – Toni Warren, Cherokee, Jr.
F – Jade Weathersby, Brookwood, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, So.
G – Sharon Tolliver, South Forsyth, Sr.
W – Brooke Suttle, Campbell, Jr.
W – Taniya McGowan, Archer, Sr.
C – Lexy Harris, Walton, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Mataya Gayle, River Ridge, Sr.
G – Bryanna Preston, Lovejoy, Jr.
G – Danielle Carnegie, Rockdale County, Jr.
G – Jayda Brown, Forest Park, Sr.
W – Sara Lewis, Woodward Academy, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Elle Blatchford, Sequoyah, Sr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Fr.
G – Yasmine Allen, Forest Park, Jr.
W – La’Nya Foster, Lovejoy, Sr.
C – Casey Miller, Woodstock, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, So.
G – Savannah Robinson-Holmes, Langston Hughes, So.
G – Nya Smith, Roswell, Jr.
G – Kyia Barrett, Habersham Central, Jr.
W – Erin Whalen, North Forsyth, Sr.

Class AAAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Crystal Henderson, Kell, Sr.
G – Malaya Jones, Arabia Mountain, Jr.
G – Jada Morgan, Warner Robins, Sr.
W – Jordynn Dudley, Cambridge, Sr.
C – Emaya Lewis, Loganville, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Taliah Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
G – Taniyah Bowman, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
G – Trinity Barrow, Greenbrier, Sr.
G – Britiya Curtis, Calhoun, Sr.
C – Caitlin Staley, Greenbrier, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Myori Pruitt, Arabia Mountain, Sr.
G – Asia Johnson, GAC, Fr.
G – Jada Peterson, Kell, Sr.
W – McKayla Hosley, Northside-Columbus, So.
F – Grace Ridley, Dalton, Jr.

Class AAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, So.
W – Courtney Ogden, Westminster, Sr.
F – Olivia Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’ Sr.
F – Ariana Dyson, Luella, Sr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Zaynah Preston, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
G – Madison Ruff, Baldwin, Jr.
G – Carrington Wilson, Stockbridge, Jr.
F – Veronica Sierzant, Islands, Sr.
F – Zy Thompson, Griffin, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Riley Black, Chestatee, Jr.
W – Alison Hiddema, East Forsyth, Sr.
W – Alexcia Murphy, Troup County, Sr.
F – Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, So.
C – Samiah Puckett, Griffin, Sr.

Class AAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Michaela Bogans, Cross Creek, Jr.
G – Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Jr.
G – Hannah Cail, Calvary Day, Sr.
G – Aubrey Beckham, Hebron Christian, So.
W – Mary Mullinax, Lumpkin County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Mia James, Hebron Christian, So.
G – Lexi Pierce, Lumpkin County, Sr.
G – Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, Jr.
G – Christina Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
W – Caylee Simpson, Carver-Columbus, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Dakota Phillips, Hart County, Jr.
G – Christen Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, So.
G – Eva Garabadian, Wesleyan, Jr.
G – Caroline Mullins, Pickens, Jr.
F – Jakerra Butler, Hebron Christian, So.

Class AA

FIRST TEAM
G – Courtney Davis, Fannin County, Jr.
G – Gabbie Grooms, Landmark Christian, Jr.
W – Brooke Moore, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, So.
C – Kamryn Grier, Banks County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Alaya Grane, Central-Macon, Jr.
G – Laniyah Richardson, Northeast-Macon, Sr.
W – Kiara Turner, Laney, Sr.
W – Mattie Nuckolls, Murray County, Sr.
F – Ciara Alexander, Mt. Paran, Jr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Jacalyn Myrthil, Mt. Paran, So.
G – Antonia Pittman, East Jackson, Sr.
G – Ella Dotson, Murray County, Sr.
G – Taliah Grier, Central-Macon, Jr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, So.

Class A D-I

FIRST TEAM
G – Erica Moon, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Monet Dance, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
G – Aaniyah Allen, Elbert County, Sr.
G – Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Jr.
F – Sa’Mya Wyatt, St. Francis, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Lucy Hood, Rabun County, Jr.
F – Kyla Cain, Galloway, Sr.
F – Jasmine Baxter, Galloway, So.
F – Trynce Taylor, St. Francis, Sr.
C – Brianna Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, Jr.

THIRD TEAM
G – I’ziah McCutchins, Trion, Jr.
G – Niya Moon, Elbert County, Sr.
G – Jayden Boykin, Heard County, Jr.
G – Ellie Southards, Rabun County, Jr.
F – JyJy Johnson, Darlington, Sr.

Class A D-II

FIRST TEAM
G – Jada Williams, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
G – Georgia Bosart, Lake Oconee Academy, Jr.
G – Tykhia Burgess, Turner County, Sr.
G – Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Jr.
G – Jesstynie Scott, Schley County, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Brelan Sieveking, Towns County, Jr.
G – Makaylah Garard, Charlton County, Sr.
G – Amiyeon Grady, Clinch County, Sr.
G – Hannah Heinen, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
F – Jaliyah Zackery, Taylor County, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Amira Walters-Smith, Mitchell County, So.
G – Zah’Mya McDuffie, Telfair County, Jr.
G – Neela Lamar, Hancock Central, So.
W – Makayla Gay, Manchester, Sr.
C – Sephora Diakese, Greenforest, Sr.