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2025 5-9 G Kennedy Baker – Northwest Whitfield
It was my first time watching Kennedy Baker in a high school setting, the All-State guard a dominant force in Region 7-4A. The Bruins fell at crosstown rival Coahulla Creek 51-46 in front of a packed house, the two schools separated by just 6.8 miles, but Baker was impressive nonetheless. Kennedy is an interesting player that has the versatility to play all over. Baker plays on the perimeter but was extremely effective when she decided to go post up. With her athleticism, Baker is a nightmare to contend with in Northwest Georgia with her quickness getting off the floor and her strength finishing through contact. She is a mismatch, able to take her defender off the dribble one possession, then bang on the block the next. Kennedy scored in a variety of ways. She liked to get to her post turnaround, but also had great success collecting putbacks. She hit a pull-up jumper going to her right, scored on a post hook and showcased a push-floater from within 15-feet. While she can hit the outside shot, her jumper has room for growth, smoothing her shot off the dribble. Kennedy’s nose for the ball and tenacity are what really separate her from others in the area. Baker dumped in 20 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. Kennedy will likely be a wing at the next level, but has the skill to be molded into either a post or a guard, whatever best suits her fit in college. D-II, D-III and NAIA programs should take a trip to Tunnel Hill to evaluate the reigning Region Player of the Year.

2025 5-9 F Aubree Langley – Coahulla Creek
Coahulla Creek used a balanced attack to hold off Northwest Whitfield in an emotionally charged game. Aubree Langley came up huge down the stretch scoring six points in the fourth quarter including going 4-4 from the foul line as the Colts raced past the Bruins with a 17-10 final stanza, Coahulla Creek winning 51-46. Aubree caught my eye with her size, physicality and mobility. Standing around 5-foot-9, Langley has a strong build and a good motor. She crashed in for offensive rebounds routinely and did a great scoring with her left hand, converting on a pair of putbacks and a drive with her off-hand. Langley finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. She’s a sneaky prospect for small schools to keep an eye on.

Emma Lightsey2025 5-5 G Emma Lightsey – White County
Lightsey has lit it up this season. In her newfound role, the junior has become a scoring machine averaging 16.7 points per game. Emma’s primary objective is to shoot the ball. She moves well without the ball and loves to quickly fire off the catch, using one or two dribbles to create separation and launch from beyond the arc. Lightsey is a tough-shot maker. She shoots off the dribble fluidly with deep range. At her size, for the next level she likely will have to continue to hone her point guard skills and become more of a distributor, but her offensive explosion this season is a positive sign that she has established herself as lethal shooter that can go on scoring binges. Emma shot 6-16 from the field and 5-13 from deep in White County’s 53-46 win over Dawson County, finishing with 20 points, 2 assists and 2 steals. Expect D-II, D-III and NAIA programs to track Lightsey her senior season. Schools looking for instant offense that stretches the floor will want to circle her.

Abby Slaton2024 5-8 G Abby Slaton – Dawson County
The Bryan College-signee has consistently scored the ball all season long. She was Dawson County’s most reliable source of offense on Friday, piling in 20 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. Slaton splashed three threes and was able to get downhill with her signature scoop layups, a true weapon that has allowed her to finish at the rim while drawing fouls and avoiding shot blockers. Abby’s ability to score on the perimeter keeps the Tigers in games at all times with how quickly she can go on personal scoring runs. Her growth over the past two season is a real testament to her hard work.

Daija Preston2025 5-9 PG Daija Preston – Carrollton
Carrollton clamped down on Rome, allowing just 11 points in the second half breaking open a 22-18 game into a 46-29 rout. In the decisive second and third quarters, Daija did her damage helping Carrollton quickly erase a 9-4 hole after the first period. Preston’s activity in the press wilted Rome’s backcourt, earning deflections and steals. Offensively, Preston hit a pair of threes and scored in transition twice. What stood out aside from her infectious on-ball defense was Daija’s playmaking, attacking the basket and finding teammates off the dribble with sharp passes. Preston collected 10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 8 steals. Mercer, Western Carolina, William & Mary, Kansas City, New Orleans, West Georgia, Jacksonville State and East Tennessee State have all offered.

Jermiya Winston2025 5-9 W Jermiya Winston – Rome
I loved the energy Jermiya played with in a tough 46-29 loss to Carrollton. Winston was a true bright spot, competing the entire 32 minutes on both ends of the floor. She scored from all three levels, attacked the glass and used her speed and length to defend multiple spots. The high-motor wing netted a pair of threes, a mid-range jumper, used a spin move to pull-up for a short shot, converted a euro-step layup and scored a putback on her way to tallying 16 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. With another year of development ahead of her, Winston is flying under the radar a bit but should be a legitimate option for programs of multiple levels.