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Class AAAAAAA

No. 3 Grayson 86, A D-INo. 1 King’s Ridge 68: Gicarri Harris went for 19 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists. Anthony Alston (14), CJ Hyland (12) and Kayden Allen (10) all reached double figures. Alabama A&M-signee Chad Moodie double-doubled with 12 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block.

Hillgrove 70, 4ANo. 10 Holy Innocents’ 64: Holy Innocents’ was led by Will Hopkins’ 21 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks. Freshman Devin Hutcherson added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks. Harrison Verlander and PJ Mace scored 8 points apiece. Caleb Wilson was held to 6 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks.

Denmark 50, Mountain View 48:  Keinan McFarlande scored 18 points. Mountain View was led by Mike White’s 17 points and Bronson Blair’s 14.

Brookwood 68, Winder-Barrow 59:  Christian Reid had 14 points and 3 assists. RJ Williams finished with 13 points and 4 assists. Alex Young double-doubled with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

West Forsyth 48, Mill Creek 44: Will Moore had 16 points and 4 rebounds while Lachlan Povenz scored 10 points and Braden Halloran netted 8. Mill Creek was led by Jonathan Taylor’s 17 points and 4 assists. Nate Eroh collected 11 points and 9 rebounds.

Archer 63, South Forsyth 38: Kahmare Holmes had 13 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals. Elijah Davis posted 9 points and Bryce Kennedy chipped in 7 points and 5 rebounds.

Cherokee 84, Centennial 71: Cameron Pope (24), Lawrence Sanford (19) and Tayden Owens (16) charged the attack. Braylin Giddens added 11 points.

Class AAAAAA

Woodward Academy 69, Griffin 66: Brandon Peters posted 23 points and 4 rebounds. Deke Cooper added 13 points, 4 rebounds and 1 block.

Creekview 59, Cass 54: Luke Godwin finished with 18 points and 5 rebounds followed by Luke Jack’s 17 points and 5 rebounds. Nolan Tricker added 10 points and 5 rebounds.

North Atlanta 56, Midtown 52: Josh Griffith posted 28 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Josiah Coleman had 11 points, 6 rebounds and 1 block. Joshua Goode tallied 7 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

Douglas County 75, Banneker 42: Shamar Echols (11), Authur Johnson (9) and Khalid Racine (9) led the Tigers.

Class AAAAA

No. 6 Mays 54, 7ANo. 7 Berkmar 44: Mykel Williams led the charge with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Derron Lindsey had 16 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Bryan Glass added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks.

Chamblee 56, Roswell 55: In the loss, Will Petteys scored 14 points. Robby Hunter had 12 while Michael Duncan and Jaylen Nelson pitched in 10 points apiece.

Class AAAA

Class AAA

No. 4 Beach 72, South Effingham 60: Shamarrie Hugie posted 22 points. James Leach had 15 points, Chandler Reid 13 and Tyrese Bellamy 9.

Bremen 51, Pepperell 28:  Cade Costanzo finished with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 steals. Carson Ballew and Sully Senft each scored 7 points.

Class AA

Providence Christian 67, Lakeside-DeKalb 63: Thomas Malcolm finished with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Devin Long tallied 17 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Samuel Thacker scored 15 points while Kamron Carryl tacked on 12 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.

Walker 48, Lassiter 34: 6-foot-8 freshman Moustapha Diop put up 17 points, 14 rebounds and 3 blocks. Noah Pederson scored 9 points. Andrew Carey had 8 points and 6 rebounds.

East Jackson 58, Lumpkin County 46: Hunter Cooper scored 13 points and Cal Faulkner added 10 in the loss.

Athens Academy 63, West Hall 58: Isaac Rorey tallied 17 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists. Justen Goudelock scored 16 points and Westbrook Adams had 15. Kymel Williams totaled 13 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

Mt. Paran 57, Fellowship Christian 34: Cameron Hewling had 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals while Tony LoPresti scored 8 points.

Class A D-I

No. 9 Woodville-Tompkins 59, Richmond Hill 56: Alfonzo Ross dropped in 17 points and Terrence Bush scored 10.

Class A D-II

Non-GHSA

Cumberland Christian 73, Arlington Christian 71: In the loss, Ethan Carter hung 28 points. Davon Aikens (12), Cameron Catholic (11), Jayden London (9) and Noah Henderson (8) balanced the attack.

 

GIRLS

Class AAAAAAA

No. 1 Brookwood 67, Winder-Barrow 20: UAB-signee Jade Weathersby had 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 steals. Danielle Osho scored 14 points while Ohio State-signee Diana Collins tallied 12 points and 5 assists. Kennedy Daniels added 8 points and 5 steals.

No. 3 Norcross 63, A D-INo. 1 Galloway 59: Jania Akins scored 23 points while Veronaye Charlton (18) and Mariyah Valrie (12) combined for 30.

Grayson 66, Mays 46: Tatum Brown dumped in 27 points. Jyahni Smith chipped in 14.

North Cobb 49, Etowah 48: Chisom Eziomume scored at the buzzer, part of her 8 points to win the game. Sonia Velez led the way with 11 points. Erinne Giles scored 9 and Armani Shaw chipped in 8 points.

Denmark 58, Mountain View 33: Hannah Lopez poured in 23 points while Emma Hempker added 16. Naomi Manoj hit 3 threes en route to 13 points.

West Forsyth 54, Mill Creek 48: In the loss, freshman Bella Ragone posted 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. Kayla Harper had 8 points and 7 rebounds.

Class AAAAAA

No. 6 North Forsyth 61, Forsyth Central 24: Valdosta State-signee Erin Whalen netted 16 points. London Weaver provided 14 points and freshman Gabbie Gliatta tossed in 11.

No. 9 New Manchester 46, 5ANo. 5 Hiram 42 OT: Freshman Andrea Guilford piled in 19 points. Kyara Lawrence posted 13 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

Johns Creek 44, Chattahoochee 39: Nylah Nuri recorded 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals. Grace Landeck netted 12 points and Meredith Hillam double-doubled with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Riverwood 73, Alpharetta 55: Lizzie McGrath (19), Jada Wood (18) and Hannah McConnell (12) balanced the offense.

Morrow 52, Ola 48: Anaya Lewis led Ola with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 4 steals. Emmanuel-signee Emma Leonard had 14 points and 8 rebounds. Jasmine Watson finished with 8 points and 5 rebounds.

Douglas County 55, Banneker 35: Destiny Davis scored 12 points and Jocelyn Faison added 10.

Class AAAAA

No. 8 Arabia Mountain 89, Dunwoody 26: Myori Pruitt scored 22 points. Sierra Burns finished with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Malaya Jones chipped in 13 points and Loyal Croxton added 12. Dunwoody was led by Anderson Bowe’s 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Decatur 50, Paideia 38: Cornelia Ellington led the Bulldogs with 19 points. Colby College-signee Marlo Simms posted 14 points. Jade Gamory netted 7 points.

Locust Grove 64, Mt. Zion-Jonesboro 16: Aijah Manning erupted for 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 steals. Leilani Ward tallied 14 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.

Blessed Trinity 71, Mt. Bethel 38: Christina Lair poured in a school-record 36 points.

Class AAAA

No. 3 Griffin 62, 6ANo. 8 Woodward Academy 56: Zy Thompson scored a game-high 26 points followed by Aaliyah Duranham’s 16 points and Leah Turner’s 9. Kayla Whitner led Woodward Academy with 17 points while George Washington-signee Sara Lewis posted 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals.

No. 6 Westminster 53, 5ANo. 9 GAC 47: GAC was led by Arlington Christian-transfer Elizabeth Luick’s 16 points. Trinity Thomas scored 12, Myla Benton netted 11 and Asia Johnson finished with 8 points.

No. 7 East Forsyth 62, 6ANo. 10 Woodstock 43: Woodstock was led by Bree Rogers and Emily Jacobs’ 11 points apiece. Cam Schlichting added 10.

North Oconee 65, KIPP Atlanta 45: Freshman Laura Frances Willis compiled 18 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Madison Forbes scored 12 points. Aiyanna Peavy had 9 points and 5 rebounds. Reese Riddle totaled 7 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.

Cherokee Bluff 62, Apalachee 33: Claire Carlson recorded 16 points, 6 assists and 6 steals. Mia Williams had 16 points and 3 steals. Emma Reynolds finished with 9 points and 2 assists.

Class AAA

No. 1 Hebron Christian 82, Discovery 12: JaKerra Butler (14), Jayden Watts (11) and Aubrey Beckham (10) all reached double digits.

No. 2 Lumpkin County 63, East Jackson 38: The Indians led 61-13 after three quarters. Averie Jones (16), Emmanuel-signee Kate Jackson (14), Emory-signee Mary Mullinax (13) and Ciera Brooks (13) powered the offense.

No. 10 Oconee County 33, Clarke Central 23: Macey Matthews dropped in 11 points.

Class AA

No. 8 Banks County 63, Jackson County 16: Addison Hoard scored 13 points and Madison Adams netted 10. Emmie Chitwood (9), Ryleigh Murphy (8), Reese Murphy (6) and Carley Segars (5) balanced the attack.

Athens Academy 77, West Hall 12: India Sheats scored 17 points and Josie Collins tallied 11 points and 5 assists. Maddy Wicker posted 10 points and 8 rebounds. Adair Marvel tossed in 8 points.

Class A D-I

No. 9 Bryan County 62, Effingham County 28: Kayley Wedlow recorded 16 points, 3 assists and 4 steals. Jasmine Mikell had 14 points. Kenzie Stucker produced 10 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals.

Class A D-II

Greene County 58, Mt. de Sales 50: Amauria West scored 18 points, Dajah Hobes netted 17 and Sonovia Reynolds pitched in 15.

Non-GHSA

Westminster-Augusta 60, Horse Creek 29: India Williams dumped in 30 points while Aimee Spurlock added 16.

Girls Rankings

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 →

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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 →

Girls Analysis

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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 →

Girls Analysis

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.