Girls Honors

2020-21 GHSA Girls Basketball All-State Honors

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DISCLAIMER: These are Sandy’s Spiel All-State Selections. The GHSA does NOT select All-State Teams in any sport ever.

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Ms. Basketball: Raven Johnson, Westlake, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Raven Johnson, Westlake, Sr.
G – Bridget Utberg, Woodstock, Jr.
G – De’Mauri Flournoy, Carrollton, Sr.
W – Kara Dunn, Mt. Paran, Jr.
C – Jillian Hollingshead, McEachern, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Ta’Niya Latson, Westlake, Jr.
G – Crystal Henderson, Kell, So.
G – Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy, Jr.
C – Sania Feagin, Forest Park, Sr.
C – Makayla Timpson, Early County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Chloe Sterling, Marietta, Jr.
G – Mia Moore, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Kaleigh Addie, GAC, Jr.
G – Flau’jae Johnson, Sprayberry, Jr.
G – Kionna Gaines, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
G – Diana Collins, Brookwood, So.
G – Keyarah Berry, Rockmart, Sr.
G – Courtney Ogden, Westminster, So.
G – Jordyn Dorsey, Cross Creek, Sr.
F – Malia Fisher, Hebron Christian, Sr.
C – Sacha Washington, Collins Hill, Sr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Derrick DeWitt, Marietta (21-5; State Champs; First region title in 12 years; started season 3-4; Most Improved)
Player of the Year: Bridget Utberg, Woodstock, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Sanaa Tripp, Newton
Best Scorer: Bridget Utberg, Woodstock, Jr.
Best Shooter: Bridget Utberg, Woodstock, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Sacha Washington, Collins Hill, Sr.
Best Passer: Chloe Sterling, Marietta, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jillian Hollingshead, McEachern, Sr.
Most Underrated: Ashleigh Norris, Newton, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Marietta 21-5 (Improved from 14-14; State Champs; First region title in 12 years)
Most Improved: Cayla Cowart, West Forsyth, Jr. (Improved from 11.5 ppg/7 rpg to 19.3 ppg/7.2 rpg/4 apg/3.5 spg/45% FG)

FIRST TEAM
G – Bridget Utberg, Woodstock, Jr.
G – Diana Collins, Brookwood, So.
G – Chloe Sterling, Marietta, Jr.
C – Jillian Hollingshead, McEachern, Sr.
C – Sacha Washington, Collins Hill, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Denim DeShields, McEachern, Sr.
G – Cayla Cowart, West Forsyth, Jr.
G – Sanaa Tripp, Newton, Fr.
F – Lauren Walker, Marietta, Sr.
C – Kate Johnson, Cherokee, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Laila Battle, Campbell, Jr.
G – Eden Sample, Collins Hill, Sr.
G – Makala Torrence, Roswell, Sr.
G – Sharon Tolliver, South Forsyth, So.
G – Jillian Bretz, Forsyth Central, Jr.
G – Nadia Howard, Grayson, Sr.
W – Letiya Reeves, East Coweta, Jr.
W – Taniya McGowan, Archer, So.
F – Aliyah Washington, North Paulding, Jr.
C – Sussy Ngulefac, Parkview, Sr.
C – Taylor Cullinan, North Paulding, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Hilda Hankerson, Westlake (20-0; Four-peat State Champs; 98-0 vs. GHSA schools over past four years)
Player of the Year: Raven Johnson, Westlake, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Danielle Carnegie, Rockdale County
Best Scorer: De’Mauri Flournoy, Carrollton, Sr.
Best Shooter: De’Mauri Flournoy, Carrollton, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Lazaria Spearman, Dacula, Jr.
Best Passer: Susanna Rogers, Sequoyah, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Essence Cody, Valdosta, So.
Most Underrated: Kehinde Obasuyi, Carrollton, Jr.
Most Improved Team: River Ridge 27-4 (Improved from 14-13; Final 4; Outright Region 7 Champ)
Most Improved: Taniyah Bowman, Bradwell Institute, So. (Improved from 6.5 ppg/3.5 rpg/1.3 apg/2.5 spg to 20.9 ppg/3.4 rpg/1.7 apg/4 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Raven Johnson, Westlake, Sr.
G – Ta’Niya Latson, Westlake, Jr.
G – De’Mauri Flournoy, Carrollton, Sr.
G – Crystal Henderson, Kell, So.
G – Flau’jae Johnson, Sprayberry, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Cheyenne Holloman, Pope, Sr.
G – Mataya Gayle, River Ridge, So.
G – Ta’Mia Stargell, Langston Hughes, Jr.
F – Lazaria Spearman, Dacula, Jr.
C – Essence Cody, Valdosta, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Danielle Carnegie, Rockdale County, Fr.
G – Elle Blatchford, Sequoyah, So.
G – Paris Miller, Johns Creek, Jr.
G – Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Fr.
G – Ashyia Willis, Buford, Sr.
G – Autumn Phillips, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – La’Nya Foster, Lovejoy, So.
G – Kehinde Obasuyi, Carrollton, Jr.
G – Jada Porter, Grovetown, Sr.
W – Brianna Turnage, Westlake, Sr.
F – Tiara Lewis, Osborne, Sr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Kim Lawrence, Woodward Academy (22-1; State Champs; Region 3 Champs; Beat Forest Park 3x)
Player of the Year: Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Carrington Wilson, Stockbridge
Best Scorer: Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy, Jr.
Best Shooter: Brooklyn Begley, Greenbrier, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Sydney Jones, Hiram, Sr.
Best Passer: Trinity Barrow, Greenbrier, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Sania Feagin, Forest Park, Sr.
Most Underrated: Taylor Christmas, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.
Most Improved Team: McIntosh 21-7 (Improved from 5-17; Sweet 16)
Most Improved: Sara Lewis, Woodward Academy, So. (Improved from 11.2 ppg/6.4 rpg/1.6 apg/2.7 spg/1.1 bpg/18% 3PT to 17.7 ppg/4.5 rpg/2 apg/3.3 spg/1.1 bpg/34% 3PT)

FIRST TEAM
G – Paige Lyons, Dutchtown, Sr.
G – Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy, Jr.
F – Sara Lewis, Woodward Academy, So.
F – Kharyssa Richardson, New Manchester, Jr.
C – Sania Feagin, Forest Park, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Imani Smith, Hiram, Sr.
G – Londaisha Smith, Cass, Sr.
G – Jada Morgan, Jones County, So.
F – Janae Charles, Loganville, Sr.
C – Samiah Puckett, Griffin, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Cameryn Morris, Lithia Springs, So.
G – Carrington Wilson, Stockbridge, Fr.
G – Trinity Barrow, Greenbrier, So.
G – Olympia Chaney, Forest Park, Sr.
G – Jaclyn Hester, Starr’s Mill, Jr.
G – Sydney Bolden, Loganville, Jr.
G – Leah Turner, Griffin, So.
F – Claire Davis, Cass, Jr.
F – Rose Bone, Loganville, Sr.
F – Xaviera Dyer, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
C – Adrieanna Brownlee, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Takesha Wall, Cedar Shoals (18-9; Final 4 as a 4-seed; Most Improved)
Player of the Year: Kionna Gaines, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Malaya Jones, Arabia Mountain
Best Scorer: Ambria Vicks, Cairo, Sr.
Best Shooter: McKenzie Brueckner, Northwest Whitfield, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Jada Session, Luella, Sr.
Best Passer: Myori Pruitt, Arabia Mountain, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Detavia Salter, Bainbridge, Jr.
Most Underrated: Avery Fantucci, Marist, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Cedar Shoals 18-9 (Improved from 14-14; Final 4)
Most Improved: Jada Session, Luella, Sr. (Improved from 6.8 ppg/8.5 rpg/1.4 apg/1.5 spg to 16.9 ppg/11.9 rpg/1.4 apg/2.4 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Livi Blackstock, Jefferson, Sr.
G – Kionna Gaines, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
F – Aniya Palmer, Troup County, Jr.
C – Jada Session, Luella, Sr.
C – Ashlee Locke, Flowery Branch, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Cortney Gardner, Luella, Sr.
G – Deshona Gaither, Jefferson, Jr.
G – Ja’Niah Alexander, McDonough, Sr.
G – Ambria Vicks, Cairo, Sr.
W – Veronica Sierzant, Islands, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Emma Easterwood, Chestatee, Sr.
G – Kierstyn Milner, Spalding, Sr.
G – Tamia Smith, Baldwin, Jr.
G – JiMia Cobb, Hardaway, Sr.
G – Malaya Jones, Arabia Mountain, Fr.
W – T’Mya Parker, North Clayton, Sr.
W – Aaishah Barry, Mt. Zion-Jonesboro, Jr.
F – Skylar Lattimore, Cedar Shoals, Sr.
F – Ariana Dyson, Luella, So.
F – Alexcia Murphy, Troup County, So.
C – Detavia Salter, Bainbridge, Jr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: David Dowse, Lumpkin County (25-5; Final 4; Most Improved; Outright Region 7 Champ; First Region Championship in 30 years; Lost starting center to ACL injury in offseason)
Player of the Year: Jordyn Dorsey, Cross Creek, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Averie Jones, Lumpkin County
Best Scorer: Keyarah Berry, Rockmart, Sr.
Best Shooter: Isabel Davenport, Lumpkin County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Taniya Alexander, Hart County, Sr.
Best Passer: Kenley Woods, Coahulla Creek, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: K’lya Hankerson, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
Most Underrated: Dasha Cannon, White County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Lumpkin County 25-5 (Improved from 15-11; Final 4; Outright Region 7 Champ)
Most Improved: Jayla Cook, Redan, Jr. (Improved from 10.7 ppg/2.9 apg to 16.1 ppg/6.6 rpg/3.8 apg/3.7 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Kaleigh Addie, GAC, Jr.
G – Keyarah Berry, Rockmart, Sr.
G – Courtney Ogden, Westminster, So.
G – Jordyn Dorsey, Cross Creek, Sr.
G – Gabbi Cartagena, Jackson, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Isabel Davenport, Lumpkin County, Sr.
W – Alexa Geary, Sonoraville, Sr.
F – Jakera Ellerbee, Upson-Lee, Sr.
F – Amani Hamilton, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
F – Ranajah Verdell, Stephens County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Kaila Rougier, Beach, Sr.
G – Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, Fr.
G – Jayla Cook, Redan, Jr.
G – Ashuntee Weems, Douglass, Sr.
G – Stella Chartrand, Westminster, Fr.
G – Ja’Khia Parker, Upson-Lee, Sr.
W – Maddie Futch, White County, Sr.
F – Elly Callihan, Gilmer, Jr.
F – K’lya Hankerson, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
C – Taniya Alexander, Hart County, Sr.
C – Arielle Belinga, Sandy Creek, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Jawan Bailey, Josey (20-6; State Champs; Beat Laney for first time in 13 years; Beat 4 ranked teams in playoffs on the road; Rallied from down 14 in state championship; Started season 2-4)
Player of the Year: Makayla Timpson, Early County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Lucy Hood, Rabun County
Best Scorer: Makayla Timpson, Early County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Miracle Parker, Washington County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Makayla Timpson, Early County, Sr.
Best Passer: Keyonna Giles, Columbia, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Makayla Timpson, Early County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Gabryelle Matthews, Elite Scholars, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Haralson County 17-7 (Improved from 7-19; First state playoff berth since 2017-18)
Most Improved: Atta Diop, KIPP Atlanta, Sr. (Improved from 8.6 ppg/5.9 rpg/0.7 spg/1.7 bpg to 13.3 ppg/13.4 rpg/1.3 apg/1.4 spg/3 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – India Terrell, Columbia, Sr.
G – Aaniyah Allen, Elbert County, So.
G – Becca Ledford, Fannin County, Jr.
G – Miracle Parker, Washington County, Sr.
C – Makayla Timpson, Early County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Tamya Blasingame, Lamar County, Jr.
G – Jakia Little, Northeast-Macon, Jr.
G – Jordan Eafford, Early County, Jr.
G – Kristen Hubbard, East Laurens, Sr.
C – Ava Hunter, Union County, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Keyonna Giles, Columbia, Jr.
G – Makiya Parrish, Chattooga, So.
G – KayKay Mobley, Toombs County, Jr.
G – Jayda Wood, Dade County, Sr.
G – Gabrielle Johnson, Callaway, Jr.
G – Kiara Turner, Laney, So.
W – Brionna Sims, Butler, Sr.
W – Arieonna Booker, Josey, So.
F – Kamryn Grier, Banks County, So.
F – Ikeria Hamilton, East Laurens, Sr.
F – Stangious Alford, Southwest-Macon, Sr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Jan Azar, Hebron Christian (29-2; State Champs; Outright Region 5 Champs)
Player of the Year: Kara Dunn, Mt. Paran, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Tianna Thompson, Galloway
Best Scorer: Kara Dunn, Mt. Paran, Jr.
Best Shooter: Nicole Azar, Hebron Christian, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Malia Fisher, Hebron Christian, Sr.
Best Passer: Katelyn Dunning, Mt. Paran, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Brooke Moore, North Cobb Christian, So.
Most Underrated: Karlee Armstrong, Prince Avenue, Sr.
Most Improved Team: North Cobb Christian 9-7 (Improved from 11-14; First state playoff berth since 2016)
Most Improved: Taiylor Williams, Brookstone, So. (Improved from 14.8 ppg/6.2 rpg/3.4 apg/2.5 spg to 21.6 ppg/5.9 rpg/2 apg/4.4 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Mia Moore, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Fr.
W – Kara Dunn, Mt. Paran, Jr.
W – Anna Dénes, Trinity Christian, Sr.
F – Malia Fisher, Hebron Christian, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Erica Moon, St. Francis, So.
G – Monet Dance, Mt. Pisgah, So.
G – Nicole Azar, Hebron Christian, Sr.
G – Jalisa Dunlap, ELCA, Sr.
F – Olivia Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Taiylor Williams, Brookstone, So.
G – Gabbie Grooms, Landmark Christian, Fr.
G – Hannah Cail, Calvary Day, So.
G – Mahkayla Premo, Calvary Day, Jr.
G – Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Fr.
G – Sifa Ineza Joyeuse, Greenforest, Sr.
G – Joelle Snyder, Lakeview Academy, Jr.
G – Brooke Moore, North Cobb Christian, So.
F – Rachel Suttle, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
C – Alyssa Phillip, Wesleyan, Sr.
C – L’or Mputu, Greenforest, Sr.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Cornellius Walker, Calhoun County (14-1; State Champs; First-ever title; Multiple COVID-19 pauses)
Player of the Year: Prencis Harden, ECI, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Marley Bell, Montgomery County
Best Scorer: Prencis Harden, ECI, Sr.
Best Shooter: Sha’Nyah Bolden, Dooly County, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Takia Davis, Calhoun County, Sr.
Best Passer: Prencis Harden, ECI, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Takia Davis, Calhoun County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Chloe Purdy, Armuchee, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Dublin 22-4 (Improved from 7-17; Sweet 16; Region 4 Champs)
Most Improved: Jada Miller, Taylor County, Sr. (Improved from 11.8 ppg to 17 ppg/7.2 rpg/3.3 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Destiny McClendon, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
G – Zyhia Johnson, Clinch County, Sr.
W – Angel McRae, Clinch County, Sr.
W – Prencis Harden, ECI, Sr.
C – Takia Davis, Calhoun County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jordan Kierbow, Mt. Zion-Carrollton, Jr.
G – TyKhia Burgess, Turner County, So.
W – Brianna McRae, Dublin, Sr.
W – Jabrica Leslie, Greenville, Sr.
C – Tanesha Kirk, Bowdon, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Makyla Bell, Montgomery County, Jr.
G – Bryanna Sanders, Commerce, Sr.
G – Chloe Murdock, Trion, Sr.
G – Julia Williams, Armuchee, Sr.
G – Sha’Nyah Bolden, Dooly County, Jr.
G – Amanda Ogletree, Greenville, Jr.
W – Yakia Temple, Turner County, Sr.
F – Deandria Stephens, GMC, Sr.
F – NuTuri Smith, ECI, Sr.
F – Alayasia Dixon, Wilcox County, Sr.
C – Piper Bosart, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.

Honors

2020-21 GHSA Boys Basketball All-State Honors

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DISCLAIMER: These are Sandy’s Spiel All-State Selections. The GHSA does NOT select All-State Teams in any sport ever.

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Jabari Smith II, Sandy Creek, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Bruce Thornton, Milton, Jr.
G – Scoot Henderson, Kell, Jr.
G – Kowacie Reeves Jr., Westside-Macon, Sr.
W – Matthew Cleveland, Pace Academy, Sr.
F – Jabari Smith II, Sandy Creek, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Peyton Daniels, Tri-Cities, Sr.
G – AJ White, Chattahoochee, Sr.
G – Camron McDowell, McEachern, Sr.
W – Jusaun Holt, St. Francis, Sr.
F – Elijah Tucker, Cherokee, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ja’Quez Thornton, Drew Charter, Jr.
G – Will Kolker, Pope, Sr.
G – David Thomas, Eagle’s Landing, So.
G – Anthony Arrington, Galloway, Jr.
G – Emondre Bowles, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – James White, Heritage-Conyers, Sr.
G – Kanaan Carlyle, Milton, So.
G – Shone Webb, Hart County, Sr.
W – Kaleb Banks, Fayette County, Jr.
F – Devin McGlockton, South Forsyth, Sr.
C – Ryan Mutombo, Lovett, Sr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Allen Whitehart, Milton (28-2; State Champs; Nationally ranked; 26-game winning streak; 4 seniors on roster)
Player of the Year: Bruce Thornton, Milton, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Jahki Howard, Norcross
Best Scorer: Jason Edwards, Parkview, Sr.
Best Shooter: Dylan Pumpian, Walton, Sr.
Best Rebounder: LT Overton, Milton, So.
Best Passer: Sutton Smith, Denmark, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Eli Chol, Forsyth Central, Jr.
Most Underrated: Gilbert Croley, East Coweta, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Newnan 19-9 (Improved from 11-15; Elite 8)
Most Improved: Taje Kelly, Grayson, Sr. (Improved from 2.7 ppg/4.1 rpg to 13.6 ppg/6.7 rpg/1.1 spg/1.4 bpg/76% FG)

FIRST TEAM
G – Bruce Thornton, Milton, Jr.
G – Camron McDowell, McEachern, Sr.
F – Elijah Tucker, Cherokee, Sr.
F – Devin McGlockton, South Forsyth, Sr.
C – Ian Schieffelin, Grayson, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kanaan Carlyle, Milton, So.
G – Danny Stubbs, Pebblebrook, Sr.
W – Chance Moore, McEachern, Sr.
F – RJ Godfrey, North Gwinnett, Jr.
C – Malique Ewin, Berkmar, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Sutton Smith, Denmark, Sr.
G – Jason Edwards, Parkview, Sr.
G – Stephon Castle, Newton, So.
G – Jaden Harris, Norcross, Sr.
G – Jameel Rideout, Berkmar, Jr.
G – Griffin Cherry, North Paulding, Sr.
G – Sammy Moss, East Coweta, Jr.
F – Jamall Clyce, Pebblebrook, Sr.
F – Kendall Campbell, Milton, Jr.
F – LT Overton, Milton, So.
F – Taje Kelly, Grayson, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Larry Thompson, Wheeler (27-5; Repeat State Champs; Region 6 regular season champ; Beat Kell 3x)
Player of the Year: Scoot Henderson, Kell, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Karris Bilal, Riverwood
Best Scorer: James White, Heritage-Conyers, Sr.
Best Shooter: Dylan Wolle, Sequoyah, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Omarion Smith, Douglas County, Sr.
Best Passer: Will Kolker, Pope, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Omarion Smith, Douglas County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Malachi Dooley, Habersham Central, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Centennial 24-5 (Improved from 12-14; Final 4; Regular Season R7 Champs; First state appearance in 7 seasons; First year over 20 wins in 11 seasons)
Most Improved: Dylan Wolle, Sequoyah, Jr. (Improved from 5.5 ppg/1.8 rpg/0.7 apg/31 3PM to 18.4 ppg/4.5 rpg/1.9 apg/98 3PM)

FIRST TEAM
G – Will Kolker, Pope, Sr.
G – AJ White, Chattahoochee, Sr.
G – Scoot Henderson, Kell, Jr.
G – James White, Heritage-Conyers, Sr.
F – Ja’Heim Hudson, Wheeler, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Logan Turner, Centennial, Sr.
G – Gaddis Heath, Westlake, Jr.
G – Andrew McConnell, Lanier, Sr.
F – Omarion Smith, Douglas County, Sr.
F – Franklin Almonte, Dalton, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Isaiah Collier, Wheeler, So.
G – Dylan Wolle, Sequoyah, Jr.
G – Jaeden Marshall, Richmond Hill, Sr.
G – Tre Grane, Northside-Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Devon Barnes, Shiloh, Sr.
G – Zach Bell, Grovetown, Sr.
G – MJ Taylor, Lee County, Sr.
W – Kervens Yacinthe, Paulding County, Sr.
W – Kaleb Washington, Wheeler, Sr.
W – Rashad King, Evans, Sr.
W – Wyatt Fricks, Winder-Barrow, Sr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Elliott Montgomery, Eagle’s Landing (29-1; State Champs; Outright Region 4 champs; Won by average of 28.6 points in playoffs)
Player of the Year: Peyton Daniels, Tri-Cities, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Montez Redding, Forest Park
Best Scorer: Peyton Daniels, Tri-Cities, Sr.
Best Shooter: Peyton Daniels, Tri-Cities, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kalib Clinton, Jackson County, Sr.
Best Passer: Brookes Kahlert, St. Pius X, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Dylan Faulkner, Calhoun, So.
Most Underrated: Marcus Dumas, Harris County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Starr’s Mill 16-8 (Improved from 4-21)
Most Improved: Logan Stephens, Woodward Academy, Sr. (Improved from 6.2 ppg/1.4 rpg/0.3 apg/1.0 spg to 19.6 ppg/4.5 rpg/2.8 apg/1.9 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Peyton Daniels, Tri-Cities, Sr.
G – David Thomas, Eagle’s Landing, So.
W – AJ Barnes, Eagle’s Landing, Jr.
F – Kalib Clinton, Jackson County, Sr.
F – Will Richard, Woodward Academy, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jax Bouknight, Blessed Trinity, Sr.
G – Brookes Kahlert, St. Pius X, Sr.
G – Raheem Swain, Lithonia, Sr.
G – Jaquez Akins, Forest Park, So.
W – TJ Grant, Veterans, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – DeAngelo Hines, Veterans, Sr.
G – Logan Stephens, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Simeon Cottle, Tri-Cities, Jr.
W – Coen Carr, Dutchtown, So.
W – KJ Doucet, Chapel Hill, Sr.
F – Zaylan Chaney, Cass, Jr.
F – BJ Wright, Wayne County, Sr.
F – Rio Foster, Clarke Central, Sr.
F – Dylan Faulkner, Calhoun, So.
F – Daniel Pounds, Forest Park, Jr.
F – Nate Adams, Jonesboro, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Anthony Webb, Baldwin (17-0; State Champs; Improved from 14-10)
Player of the Year: Kowacie Reeves Jr., Westside-Macon, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Keenan Gray, McDonough
Best Scorer: Kowacie Reeves Jr., Westside-Macon, Sr.
Best Shooter: Jocqua Keeton, Luella, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Deandre Smart, New Hampstead, Sr.
Best Passer: Mykel Williams, Mays, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Isaac Abidde, Westover, Sr.
Most Underrated: Daequan Wright, Perry, Jr.
Most Improved Team: North Oconee 22-7 (Improved from 12-17; State playoff berth)
Most Improved: Jordon Gix, McDonough, Jr. (Improved from 1.7 ppg/0.7 rpg/0.2 apg/0.4 spg to 10.4 ppg/2.3 rpg/1.7 apg/1.5 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – EJ Walker, Stephenson, Sr.
G – Kory Mincy, Luella, So.
G – Kowacie Reeves Jr., Westside-Macon, Sr.
G – Domonik Henderson, Monroe, Jr.
W – Kaleb Banks, Fayette County, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jaquez Holt, Spencer, Sr.
G – Kashik Brown, Cedar Shoals, Jr.
G – Zyair Greene, Miller Grove, Sr.
F – Deandre Smart, New Hampstead, Sr.
F – Isaac Abidde, Westover, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jocqua Keeton, Luella, Sr.
G – Jerrell Floyd, Jenkins, Sr.
G – Tyreik Boyd, Miller Grove, Sr.
G – Will Freeman, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Jermyus Simmons, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Alaris Wall, New Hampstead, Sr.
G – Saulamon Evans, Mays, So.
G – Jace Saxton, North Oconee, Sr.
G – Amon McDowell, McDonough, So.
W – Aaron Pitts, Hardaway, Sr.
W – Terry Brown, Fayette County, Sr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Lawrence M. Kelly, Cross Creek (25-4; State Champs; Outright Region 4 Champs; Upset nationally ranked Sandy Creek)
Player of the Year: Jabari Smith II, Sandy Creek, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Lavonta Ivery, Thomson
Best Scorer: Jabari Smith II, Sandy Creek, Sr.
Best Shooter: Jake Craft, Dawson County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Jabari Smith II, Sandy Creek, Sr.
Best Passer: Richard Visitacion, Cross Creek, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jerald Colonel, Groves, Jr.
Most Underrated: Joakeim Celestin, Dawson County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Salem 20-6 (Improved from 12-14; Elite 8)
Most Improved: Devin Pope, Cross Creek, Sr. (Improved from 8.1 ppg/2.3 rpg/1.1 apg/0.9 spg to 19.1 ppg/3.6 rpg/1.4 apg/1.3 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Myles Rice, Sandy Creek, Sr.
G – Emondre Bowles, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Shone Webb, Hart County, Sr.
F – D’ante Bass, Windsor Forest, Jr.
F – Jabari Smith II, Sandy Creek, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Shamar Norman, Windsor Forest, Sr.
G – Javen Flowers-Smith, Salem, Sr.
F – Derrick Brown, Monroe Area, Sr.
F – Aidan Hadaway, LaFayette, Jr.
F – Corey Trotter, Cross Creek, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jamichael Davis, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, So.
G – Richard Visitacion, Cross Creek, Sr.
G – Devin Pope, Cross Creek, Sr.
G – Jadon Yeh, White County, So.
G – Mitchell Taylor, Carver-Atlanta, Jr.
G – Jarrod Taylor, Salem, Jr.
G – Temarius Mathis, Peach County, Jr.
G – JC Curry, Hart County, Jr.
W – Josh Fulton, GAC, Jr.
W – Milique Smith, Upson-Lee, Sr.
C – Corey Thomas, Cherokee Bluff, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Sharman White, Pace Academy (28-1; Repeat State Champs; 28-game winning streak; Won state championship by 31)
Player of the Year: Matthew Cleveland, Pace Academy, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Christian Anderson, Lovett
Best Scorer: Clifford Davis, Thomasville, Sr.
Best Shooter: Pierce Martin, Banks County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Cole Middleton, Pace Academy, Sr.
Best Passer: Kawasiki Ricks, Columbia, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ryan Mutombo, Lovett, Sr.
Most Underrated: Jacorye Favors, Washington, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Westside-Augusta 17-7 (Improved from 13-11; Sweet 16)
Most Improved: Jaylon Johnson, Chattooga, Jr. (Improved from 5.3 ppg/1.8 rpg/1.6 apg/2.1 spg/22% 3PT to 15.6 ppg/4.2 rpg/3.1 apg/3.5 spg/37% 3PT)

FIRST TEAM
W – Matthew Cleveland, Pace Academy, Sr.
F – Fredrick Seabrough, Swainsboro, Sr.
F – Mason Lockhart, Columbia, Jr.
F – Cole Middleton, Pace Academy, Sr.
C – Ryan Mutombo, Lovett, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kawasiki Ricks, Columbia, Sr.
G – Clifford Davis, Thomasville, Sr.
G – Travion Solomon, Northeast-Macon, Jr.
G – Pierce Martin, Banks County, Sr.
W – Josh Reed, Pace Academy, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ronnie Striggles, Butler, Sr.
G – Ty Dalley, Vidalia, Jr.
G – Jaylon Johnson, Chattooga, Jr.
G – Madison Durr, Pace Academy, Sr.
G – Christian Anderson, Lovett, Fr.
G – Leonard Rapley, Washington, Sr.
G – Eren Banks, Putnam County, So.
G – Jairus Brown, Washington County, Sr.
G – Demetrius Coleman, Callaway, Sr.
W – Connor McKay, Rabun County, Jr.
C – Cash Allen, Chattooga, Sr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Matt Hixenbaugh, Mt. Pisgah (27-6; State Champs; Outright Region 6 Champs; Beat 4 ranked teams in playoffs)
Player of the Year: Jusaun Holt, St. Francis, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage
Best Scorer: Jusaun Holt, St. Francis, Sr.
Best Shooter: Jordan Jones, First Presbyterian Day, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Keith Williams, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian, So.
Best Passer: Bilal Abdur-Rahman, WD Mohammed, So.
Best Shot Blocker: DK Manyiel, Greenforest, So.
Most Underrated: Justin Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Most Improved Team: King’s Ridge 20-6 (Improved from 4-18; First state playoff berth since 2017-18)
Most Improved: Ajai Flagg, ELCA, Jr. (Improved from 12 ppg/2.9 rpg/1.2 apg/1.1 spg to 20.1 ppg/9.7 rpg/2.4 apg/2.1 apg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Sammi Pissis, Trinity Christian, Sr.
G – Anthony Arrington, Galloway, Jr.
G – Garrison Powell, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
W – Travis Harper II, St. Anne-Pacelli, Sr.
W – Jusaun Holt, St. Francis, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Chase Cormier, Greenforest, Jr.
G – Jordan Jones, First Presbyterian Day, Sr.
G – Chance Thacker, Providence Christian, Jr.
G – Isaac Brito, Trinity Christian, Sr.
F – Tony Carpio, Providence Christian, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Oscar Lynch, Pinecrest Academy, Jr.
G – Seth Hubbard, St. Francis, Jr.
G – JoJo Peterson, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
G – Ajai Flagg, ELCA, Jr.
G – Jay King, First Presbyterian Day, Jr.
G – Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, Fr.
G – Patrick Shelley, Darlington, Jr.
G – Bilal Abdur-Rahman, WD Mohammed, So.
W – Jaylen Jackson, Greenforest, Sr.
F – Deion Colzie, Athens Academy, Sr.
C – Nate Gordon, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Rob Benson, Towns County (25-3; State Champs; Outright Region 8 Champs; Played playoffs without starting point guard; Improved from 18-9)
Player of the Year: Ja’Quez Thornton, Drew Charter, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Elijah Coleman, Portal
Best Scorer: Ja’Quez Thornton, Drew Charter, Jr.
Best Shooter: Ja’Quez Thornton, Drew Charter, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Amir Jackson, Portal, Fr.
Best Passer: Ja’Quez Thornton, Drew Charter, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Fred Spells, Portal, Sr.
Most Underrated: Kentravion Grier, Terrell County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Portal 21-7 (Improved from 9-17; Elite 8)
Most Improved: Dexter Holloman, Chattahoochee County, So. (Improved from 8.5 ppg to 16.6 ppg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Ja’Quez Thornton, Drew Charter, Jr.
G – Jamal Taylor, Hancock Central, Sr.
G – Kolby Moss, Towns County, Sr.
G – JaKobe Strozier, Drew Charter, Jr.
F – Jake McTaggart, Towns County, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Authur Johnson, Bowdon, So.
G – Elijah Coleman, Portal, Fr.
G – Tyquan Davis, Dublin, Sr.
W – Leroy Wilson, Hancock Central, Sr.
W – Frankquon Sherman, Lincoln County, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Derrick Harris Jr., Mitchell County, Sr.
G – KJ Reid, Social Circle, Jr.
G – Tyrhell Branch, Social Circle, Jr.
G – Christian Callahan, BEST Academy, Sr.
G – John Jones, Irwin County, Sr.
G – EJ Brown, Lanier County, Jr.
G – DeKarteyia Craig, Twiggs County, So.
W – Dexter Holloman, Chattahoochee County, So.
F – Tylik Grantling, Crawford County, Jr.
F – Amir Jackson, Portal, Fr.
F – Quintravious Sheffield, Greenville, Sr.

Girls Rankings

2020-21 GHSA Final Girls State Rankings

Class AAAAAAA

1. Marietta (21-5)
2. Woodstock (22-9)
3. McEachern (18-5)
4. Collins Hill (25-2)
5. Brookwood (16-8)
6. Cherokee (24-4)
7. North Forsyth (23-5)
8. Campbell (14-4)
9. Norcross (20-8)
10. Archer (20-9)

Class AAAAAA

1. Westlake (20-0)
2. Carrollton (30-2)
3. Lovejoy (20-6)
4. Buford (26-1)
5. Kell (25-4)
6. River Ridge (27-4)
7. Langston Hughes (18-7)
8. Rockdale County (19-4)
9. Statesboro (22-1)
10. Sprayberry (21-6)

Class AAAAA

1. Woodward Academy (22-1)
2. Forest Park (23-6)
3. Southwest DeKalb (20-7)
4. Griffin (19-8)
5. Dutchtown (22-9)
6. Loganville (26-4)
7. New Manchester (24-4)
8. Hiram (19-5)
9. Cass (25-2)
10. St. Pius X (19-3)

Class AAAA

1. Carver-Columbus (16-2)
2. Cairo (18-2)
3. Jefferson (23-5)
4. Cedar Shoals (18-9)
5. Troup County (15-6)
6. Luella (20-3)
7. Marist (21-4)
8. Arabia Mountain (15-3)
9. Pickens (22-5)
10. Flowery Branch (14-15)

Class AAA

1. Cross Creek (23-2)
2. GAC (15-8)
3. Lumpkin County (25-5)
4. Upson-Lee (22-1)
5. Sonoraville (23-5)
6. Johnson-Savannah (12-3)
7. Stephens County (19-7)
8. Westminster (17-3)
9. Pierce County (19-7)
10. Coahulla Creek (22-5)

Class AA

1. Josey (20-6)
2. Fannin County (23-5)
3. Washington County (17-2)
4. Butler (21-5)
5. Early County (16-1)
6. Elbert County (23-3)
7. Columbia (17-8)
8. Rabun County (19-7)
9. East Laurens (16-3)
10. Woodville-Tompkins (16-5)

Class A-Private

1. Hebron Christian (29-2)
2. St. Francis (23-5)
3. Holy Innocents’ (12-7)
4. Galloway (19-7)
5. Mt. Paran (23-4)
6. Greenforest (14-6)
7. ELCA (16-7)
8. Wesleyan (12-6)
9. Trinity Christian (16-9)
10. Deerfield-Windsor (18-9)

Class A-Public

1. Calhoun County (14-1)
2. Clinch County (22-2)
3. Greenville (15-1)
4. Lake Oconee Academy (25-1)
5. Commerce (19-11)
6. Emanuel County Institute (14-7)
7. Turner County (18-7)
8. Dublin (22-4)
9. Georgia Military College (18-2)
10. Trion (19-5)

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