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2022-23 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.

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Miss Basketball: Mataya Gayle, River Ridge, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Mataya Gayle, River Ridge, Sr.
G – Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Jr.
G – Crystal Henderson, Kell, Sr.
G – Diana Collins, Brookwood, Sr.
G – Danielle Carnegie, Rockdale County, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
W – Courtney Ogden, Westminster, Sr.
W – La’Nya Foster, Lovejoy, Sr.
F – Sa’Mya Wyatt, St. Francis, Jr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, So.
C – Essence Cody, Valdosta, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Jr.
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, So.
G – Bryanna Preston, Lovejoy, Jr.
G – Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Jr.
G – Gabbie Grooms, Landmark Christian, Jr.
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, So.
G – Aubrey Beckham, Hebron Christian, So.
G – Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, Jr.
G – Jania Akins, Norcross, Jr.
F – Olivia Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, So.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Courtney Mincy, Brookwood (31-1; State Champs; First state title; Outright Region 4 Champs)
Player of the Year: Diana Collins, Brookwood, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Bella Ragone, Mill Creek
Best Scorer: Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Jr.
Best Shooter: Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Aaliyah Hunt, Peachtree Ridge, Sr.
Best Passer: Marlie Battle, Campbell, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Essence Cody, Valdosta, Sr.
Most Underrated: Graycen Ehlen, Walton, So.
Most Improved Team: Walton 19-10 (Improved from 5-21; Region 5 Tournament Champs)
Most Improved: Danielle Osho, Brookwood, So. (Improved from 1.7 ppg/1.1 rpg/0.2 bpg to 13 ppg/8 rpg/1 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, So.
G – Diana Collins, Brookwood, Sr.
G – Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Jr.
G – Jania Akins, Norcross, Jr.
C – Essence Cody, Valdosta, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
W – Bella Ragone, Mill Creek, Fr.
W – Brooke Suttle, Campbell, Jr.
W – Toni Warren, Cherokee, Jr.
C – Lexy Harris, Walton, Sr.
C – Aaliyah Hunt, Peachtree Ridge, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Sanaa Tripp, Peachtree Ridge, Jr.
G – Kalise Hill, McEachern, Jr.
G – Yolanda Floyd, Hillgrove, So.
G – Courtney Nesbitt, Archer, Sr.
G – Clara Morris, South Forsyth, Sr.
G – Eghosa Obasuyi, Carrollton, Sr.
G – Veronaye Charlton, Norcross, Sr.
W – Taniya McGowan, Archer, Sr.
W – Ava Andrews, North Paulding, So.
F – Danielle Osho, Brookwood, So.
F – Jade Weathersby, Brookwood, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Jason Taylor, River Ridge (27-5; State Champs, First state title; Outright Region 6 Champs; Undefeated in Georgia)
Player of the Year: Mataya Gayle, River Ridge, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Kate Harpring, Marist
Best Scorer: Danielle Carnegie, Rockdale County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Yasmine Allen, Forest Park, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Casey Miller, Woodstock, Sr.
Best Passer: Bryanna Preston, Lovejoy, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Shane’ Jackson, Brunswick, Sr.
Most Underrated: Megan Reed, Etowah, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Veterans 24-5 (Improved from 9-17; Sweet 16; Outright Region 1 Champs)
Most Improved: La’Nya Foster, Lovejoy, Sr. (Improved from 13.8 ppg/7.1 rpg/1.5 apg/0.7 bpg to 19.2 ppg/10.0 rpg/2.8 apg/1.2 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Mataya Gayle, River Ridge, Sr.
G – Bryanna Preston, Lovejoy, Jr.
G – Danielle Carnegie, Rockdale County, Jr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Fr.
W – La’Nya Foster, Lovejoy, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Elle Blatchford, Sequoyah, Sr.
G – Jayda Brown, Forest Park, Sr.
G – Kyia Barrett, Habersham Central, Jr.
W – Sara Lewis, Woodward Academy, Sr.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Karson Martin, Woodstock, Sr.
G – Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, So.
G – Kyla Greene, Langston Hughes, Jr.
G – Kameron Herring, Woodward Academy, So.
G – Yasmine Allen, Forest Park, Jr.
G – Andrea Guilford, New Manchester, Fr.
W – Erin Whalen, North Forsyth, Sr.
W – Jocelyn Faison, Douglas County, So.
F – Gabby Minus, Veterans, Fr.
F – Shamya Flanders, Brunswick, Sr.
C – Casey Miller, Woodstock, Sr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Kandra Bailey, Kell (26-5; State Champs; First state title; Outright Region 6 Champs; Beat four ranked teams in state playoffs; lost key starter early in season)
Player of the Year: Crystal Henderson, Kell, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Victoria Ambroselli, Centennial
Best Scorer: Crystal Henderson, Kell, Sr.
Best Shooter: Crystal Henderson, Kell, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Grace Ridley, Dalton, Jr.
Best Passer: Crystal Henderson, Kell, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Emaya Lewis, Loganville, Jr.
Most Underrated: Briaiah Lewis, Midtown, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Cartersville 17-11 (Improved from 4-14; Sweet 16; First winning season since 2013-14)
Most Improved: Ashari Washington, Statesboro, Sr. (Improved from 4.9 ppg/1.8 rpg/0.1 apg/1.0 spg to 14.3 ppg/4.8 rpg/1.1 apg/1.7 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Malaya Jones, Arabia Mountain, Jr.
G – Taliah Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
G – Crystal Henderson, Kell, Sr.
G – Britiya Curtis, Calhoun, Sr.
W – Jordynn Dudley, Cambridge, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Taniyah Bowman, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
G – Jordan Brooks, Union Grove, Jr.
G – Jada Morgan, Warner Robins, Sr.
F – Grace Ridley, Dalton, Jr.
C – Emaya Lewis, Loganville, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Mya Giles, Northside-Columbus, Sr.
G – Myori Pruitt, Arabia Mountain, Sr.
G – Cornelia Ellington, Decatur, So.
G – Jaliyah Weekes, Heritage-Conyers, Sr.
G – Tasia Agee, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Sierra Burns, Arabia Mountain, Sr.
W – McKayla Hosley, Northside-Columbus, So.
W – Parris Parham, Bradwell Institute, So.
W – Trinity Thomas, GAC, Sr.
C – Alyssa Staten, Statesboro, Jr.
C – Charlese McClendon, Ware County, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Roy Johnson, Griffin (27-4; State Champs; First state title; Outright Region 2 Champs)
Player of the Year: Courtney Ogden, Westminster, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Claire Carlson, Cherokee Bluff
Best Scorer: Courtney Ogden, Westminster, Sr.
Best Shooter: Stella Chartrand, Westminster, Jr. 
Best Rebounder: Veronica Sierzant, Islands, Sr.
Best Passer: Rayven Thurston, Westover, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, So.
Most Underrated: Kassidy Neal, Baldwin, So.
Most Improved Team: Starr’s Mill 19-10 (Improved from 6-18; Sweet 16)
Most Improved: Mia Williams, Cherokee Bluff, Sr. (Improved from 2.4 ppg/2.8 rpg to 12.0 ppg/10.0 rpg)

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 – Madison Ruff, Baldwin, Jr.
G – Riley Black, Chestatee, Jr.
G – Mikayla Johnson, Hardaway, So.
W – Aaliyah Duranham, Griffin, Sr.
F – Zy Thompson, Griffin, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Zaynah Preston, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
G – Stella Chartrand, Westminster, Jr.
G – Carrington Wilson, Stockbridge, Jr.
G – Leah Turner, Griffin, Sr.
G – Ella Holbrook, East Forsyth, Sr.
G – Kennedy Baker, Northwest Whitfield, So.
G – Kristina Peach, North Hall, Sr.
G – Madison Morge, Trinity Christian, Sr.
W – Alexcia Murphy, Troup County, Sr.
W – Jah’Naesia Spiers, Southwest DeKalb, So.
F – Veronica Sierzant, Islands, Sr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Jan Azar, Hebron Christian (32-0; State Champs)
Player of the Year: Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Ellison Steinhauer, Pickens
Best Scorer: Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Jr.
Best Shooter: Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Janae Walker, Sandy Creek, Sr.
Best Passer: Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Charity Bellamy, Dougherty, Sr.
Most Underrated: Anaja Lucear, Mary Persons, So.
Most Improved Team: Wesleyan 27-4 (Improved from 13-10; Final 4; Region 7 Tournament Champs)
Most Improved: Ciarra Lunsford, Monroe, Jr. (Improved from 9.3 ppg/6.3 rpg/1.3 apg/2.9 spg to 17.9 ppg/9.2 rpg/1.9 apg/3 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Jr.
G – Aubrey Beckham, Hebron Christian, So.
G – Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, Jr.
W – Mary Mullinax, Lumpkin County, Sr.
C – Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Michaela Bogans, Cross Creek, Jr.
G – Hannah Cail, Calvary Day, Sr.
G – Caylee Simpson, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
W – Naomi Roberts, White County, Sr.
F – Janae Walker, Sandy Creek, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Angel Simmons, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
G – Christen Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, So.
G – Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, So.
G – Lexi Pierce, Lumpkin County, Sr.
G – Dakota Phillips, Hart County, Jr.
G – Brinkley Kate Reed, Coahulla Creek, Sr.
W – Aamori Daniels, Peach County, Sr.
F – Johanna Potter, Wesleyan, So.
F – Katharyn Johnson, Savannah Country Day, Sr.
F – Kate Jackson, Lumpkin County, Sr.
C – Aaliyah Robinson, Monroe, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Steve Shedd, Banks County (28-3; State Runner-Up; Outright Region 8 Champs; Improved from 10-18)
Player of the Year: Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, So.
Freshman of the Year: Kerri Fluellen, Josey
Best Scorer: Kiara Turner, Laney, Sr.
Best Shooter: Sara Rhett Farmer, ACE, So.
Best Rebounder: Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, So.
Best Passer: Gabbie Grooms, Landmark Christian, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, So.
Most Underrated: Ivona Djikanovic, Landmark Christian, So.
Most Improved Team: KIPP Atlanta 22-8 (Improved from 1-19; Sweet 16)
Most Improved: Ariel McCarter, Union County, So. (Improved to 15.8 ppg/5.0 rpg/2.0 apg/1.0 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Gabbie Grooms, Landmark Christian, Jr.
G – Ja’Quoia Jones, KIPP Atlanta, Jr.
W – Kiara Turner, Laney, Sr.
W – Brooke Moore, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Courtney Davis, Fannin County, Jr.
G – Taliah Grier, Central-Macon, Jr.
G – Alaya Grane, Central-Macon, Jr.
F – Ciara Alexander, Mt. Paran, Jr.
C – Kamryn Grier, Banks County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jada Kendrick, Thomson, So.
G – Addison Hoard, Banks County, Jr.
G – Laniyah Richardson, Northeast-Macon, Sr.
G – Markera Tarver, Butler, Sr.
G – Nia Anderson, Columbia, Sr.
G – Jacalyn Myrthil, Mt. Paran, So.
W – Shaniya Sanders, Josey, So.
W – Mattie Nuckolls, Murray County, Sr.
F – Arieonna Booker, Josey, Sr.
F – Altierra Gooch, Dodge County, Sr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, So.

Class A D-I

Coach of the Year: Aisha Kennedy, St. Francis (27-6; State Champs; Outright Region 6 Champs; Beat Galloway 3x; Rallied from down 11 points after three quarters in state title)
Player of the Year: Sa’Mya Wyatt, St. Francis, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Taryn Thompson, Galloway
Best Scorer: Denika Lightbourne, Tallulah Falls, Sr.
Best Shooter: Ellie Southards, Rabun County, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Taniya Williams, Swainsboro, Jr.
Best Passer: Nya Young, St. Francis, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Brianna Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, Jr.
Most Underrated: Brenasia Faust, Elbert County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Athens Christian 14-12 (Couldn’t field team last year; Sweet 16)
Most Improved: Kayley Wedlow, Bryan County, Jr. (Improved from 8.7 ppg/2.5 rpg/0.9 apg/1.6 spg to 22.2 ppg/4.6 rpg/3.1 apg/3.9 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Aaniyah Allen, Elbert County, Sr.
G – Lucy Hood, Rabun County, Jr.
G – Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Jr.
G – Denika Lightbourne, Tallulah Falls, Sr.
F – Sa’Mya Wyatt, St. Francis, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Monet Dance, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
G – Shakiria Foster, Lamar County, Jr.
G – Niya Moon, Elbert County, Sr.
W – Janiyah Heyward, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
F – Kyla Cain, Galloway, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – I’ziah McCutchins, Trion, Jr.
G – Makiya Parrish, Chattooga, Sr.
G – Denim Goddard, Oglethorpe County, Jr.
G – Ellie Southards, Rabun County, Jr.
G – Sanai Chisholm, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
G – Desi Taylor, St. Francis, So.
W – Natalee Goff, Athens Christian, Jr.
F – Mackenna Nix, Temple, So.
F – Kenzie Henderson, Oglethorpe County, So.
F – Tanyia Williams, Swainsboro, Jr.
C – Brianna Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, Jr.

Class A D-II

Coach of the Year: Chase Daniel, Clinch County (27-4; State Champs; Beat four ranked teams in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Jada Williams, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Amariah Dean, Clinch County
Best Scorer: Jesstynie Scott, Schley County, So.
Best Shooter: Hannah Heinen, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Jaliyah Zackery, Taylor County, Sr.
Best Passer: Georgia Bosart, Lake Oconee Academy, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Jr.
Most Underrated: Makaylah Garard, Charlton County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Macon County 21-9 (Improved from 6-16; Sweet 16)
Most Improved: Jacorra Russell, Early County, So. (Improved from 7.5 ppg/6.0 rpg/0.4 apg/2.2 spg/1.0 bpg to 16.2 ppg/6.3 rpg/1.3 apg/5.0 spg/1.7 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Jada Williams, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
G – Georgia Bosart, Lake Oconee Academy, Jr.
G – Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Jr.
G – Tykhia Burgess, Turner County, Sr.
F – Jaliyah Zackery, Taylor County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jesstynie Scott, Schley County, So.
G – Zoey Holland, Mt. Zion-Carrollton, Sr.
G – Hannah Heinen, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
G – Amiyeon Grady, Clinch County, Sr.
F – Amariah Dean, Clinch County, Fr.

Honorable Mention
G – Brelan Sieveking, Towns County, Jr.
G – Christiona Farmer, Charlton County, Fr.
G – Yaz Collins, Hawkinsville, Sr.
G – Amira Walters-Smith, Mitchell County, So.
G – Amire Banks, Montgomery County, Jr.
G – Caitlyn Burgess, Turner County, Jr.
G – Passion Clay, Telfair County, So.
G – Te’Ahja Hardwick, Randolph-Clay, Jr.
W – Makayla Gay, Manchester, Sr.
F – Jacorra Russell, Early County, So.
C – Tyana Dorsey, Clinch County, Jr.

Honors

2021-22 GHSA Boys Basketball All-State Honors

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: Anthony Arrington, Galloway, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Bruce Thornton, Milton, Sr.
G – Simeon Cottle, Tri-Cities, Sr.
G – Anthony Arrington, Galloway, Sr.
G – London Johnson, Norcross, Jr.
F – Aidan Hadaway, LaFayette, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kanaan Carlyle, Milton, Jr.
G – Isaiah Collier, Wheeler, Jr.
G – Stephon Castle, Newton, Jr.
W – Frankquon Sherman, Grovetown, Jr.
C – Malique Ewin, Berkmar, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Da’Avion Thomas, McDonough, Jr.
G – Jay King, First Presbyterian Day, Sr.
G – Jameel Rideout, Berkmar, Sr.
G – Kami Young, Pebblebrook, Sr.
G – David Thomas, Eagle’s Landing, Jr.
G – Gaddis Heath, Westlake Sr.
W – Kaleb Banks, Fayette County, Sr.
W – Connor McKay, Rabun County, Sr.
W – Josh Reed, Pace Academy, Sr.
F – D’ante Bass, Windsor Forest, Sr.
F – RJ Godfrey, North Gwinnett, Sr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Jesse McMillan, Norcross (26-6; State Champs; Beat three ranked teams in state; Avenged 0-3 regular season vs. Berkmar; Lost five players to transfer)
Player of the Year: London Johnson, Norcross, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Amir Taylor, Grayson
Best Scorer: Asher Woods, Parkview, Sr.
Best Shooter: Thomas Allard, North Gwinnett, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Delrecco Gillespie, East Coweta, Sr.
Best Passer: Bruce Thornton, Milton, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Eli Chol, Forsyth Central, Sr.
Most Underrated: Dylan Gary, North Gwinnett, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Lowndes 23-3 (Improved from 6-9; Sweet 16; Outright Region 1 Champs)
Most Improved: Eli Chol, Forsyth Central, Sr. (Improved from 8.2 ppg/6.2 rpg/1.3 apg/4.4 bpg to 19.3 ppg/7.4 rpg/1.5 apg/5.4 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Bruce Thornton, Milton, Sr.
G – Kanaan Carlyle, Milton, Jr.
G – London Johnson, Norcross, Jr.
G – Stephon Castle, Newton, Jr.
C – Malique Ewin, Berkmar, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kami Young, Pebblebrook, Sr.
G – Jameel Rideout, Berkmar, Sr.
F – Jaiun Simon, Pebblebrook, Jr.
F – RJ Godfrey, North Gwinnett, Sr.
F – Chauncey Wiggins, Grayson, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Asher Woods, Parkview, Sr.
G – Brandon Rechsteiner, Etowah, Jr.
G – Jakai Newton, Newton, Jr.
G – Michael Jacobs, McEachern, Sr.
G – Tyrese Elliott, Grayson, Sr.
G – Christian Drummer, Archer, Sr.
W – Damoni Harrison, Archer, Sr.
W – Ace Bailey, McEachern, So.
W – Jerry Deng, Norcross, Sr.
F – Delrecco Gillespie, East Coweta, Sr.
F – Jake Mooney, West Forsyth, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Darren Douglas, Grovetown (29-3; State Champs; Outright Region 3 Champs)
Player of the Year: Frankquon Sherman, Grovetown, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Akai Fleming, Osborne
Best Scorer: Karris Bilal, Riverwood, So.
Best Shooter: Fisher Mitchell, Sequoyah, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Sebastian Tidor, East Paulding, Sr.
Best Passer: Raylan Barrion, Tucker, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Arrinten Page, Wheeler, Jr.
Most Underrated: Josiah Lawson, Tucker, So.
Most Improved Team: Grovetown 29-3 (Improved from 14-9; State Champs; Outright Region 3 Champs)
Most Improved: Sebastian Tidor, East Paulding, Sr. (Improved from 17.8 ppg/7.4 rpg/3 apg/1.8 spg/0.7 bpg to 25.7 ppg/10.2 rpg/4.1 apg/3.8 spg/2.1 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Isaiah Collier, Wheeler, Jr.
G – Alahn Sumler, Buford, Sr.
G – Cayden Charles, Allatoona, Sr.
G – Gaddis Heath, Westlake, Sr.
W – Frankquon Sherman, Grovetown, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kyle Keener, Sequoyah, Sr.
G – Zocko Littleton, Osborne, Sr.
W – Sebastian Tidor, East Paulding, Sr.
F – Osmar Garcia, Habersham Central, Jr.
C – Jared Russo, River Ridge, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Karris Bilal, Riverwood, So.
G – Malachi Dooley, Habersham Central, Sr.
G – Raylan Barrion, Tucker, Sr.
G – Trevon Payton, Shiloh, Sr.
G – Zion Fruster, Alexander, Sr.
G – Dylan Wolle, Sequoyah, Sr.
W – Lamariyon Jordan, Dacula, Jr.
W – Jalal McKie, Westlake, Sr.
F – Cristian Carroll, Osborne, Sr.
C – Arrinten Page, Wheeler, Jr.
C – Peyton Marshall, Kell, So.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Omari Forts, Tri-Cities (23-5; State Champs; Outright Region 3 Champs; Beat four ranked teams in state)
Player of the Year: Simeon Cottle, Tri-Cities, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Emaree Winston, Calhoun
Best Scorer: Simeon Cottle, Tri-Cities, Sr.
Best Shooter: Douglas Liggion, Chamblee, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Dylan Faulkner, Calhoun, Jr.
Best Passer: Simeon Cottle, Tri-Cities, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Spencer Elliott, St. Pius X, Jr.
Most Underrated: Camryn Perkins, Warner Robins, So.
Most Improved Team: Northside-Columbus 18-8 (Improved from 4-15; Region 2 Champs)
Most Improved: Brigham Rogers, Blessed Trinity, Jr. (Improved from 5.4 ppg/5.6 rpg/1.1 apg/1.1 bpg to 18.4 ppg/10.7 rpg/2.5 apg/3.4 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Simeon Cottle, Tri-Cities, Sr.
G – David Thomas, Eagle’s Landing, Jr.
W – AJ Barnes, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
W – Peyton Law, Calhoun, Sr.
F – Dylan Faulkner, Calhoun, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kory Mincy, Tri-Cities, Jr.
G – Devon Rainey, Jonesboro, Jr.
W – Chi Shannon, Chapel Hill, Sr.
F – Brigham Rogers, Blessed Trinity, Jr.
C – Spencer Elliott, St. Pius X, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jaylen Sanford, Jones County, Jr.
G – Tajh Williams, Veterans, Sr.
G – Melquan Jackson, Creekside, Jr.
G – Chase Champion, Lithonia, Sr.
W – Kenric Lanier, Decatur, Jr.
W – Caleb Odom, Villa Rica, So.
W – Kaymen Brown, Jonesboro, Sr.
W – Eamonn Kenah, St. Pius X, Sr.
W – Bryson Ogletree, Mundy’s Mill, Sr.
F – Shawn Walker, Walnut Grove, Sr.
F – Chris Dorbor, Loganville, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: John Bauersfeld, Marist (21-10; Final 4; Region 6 Regular Season Champs; Beat two ranked teams in state; First Year; Improved from 7-13)
Player of the Year: Da’Avion Thomas, McDonough, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Grant Smith, Madison County
Best Scorer: Kaleb Banks, Fayette County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Harry Gewirtz, Druid Hills, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Judd Anderson, Ridgeland, So.
Best Passer: Da’Avion Thomas, McDonough, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Tycen McDaniels, Spencer, Jr.
Most Underrated: Colton Wilbanks, Chestatee, So.
Most Improved Team: Druid Hills 25-5 (Improved from 2-3; Elite 8; Region 6 Champs)
Most Improved: Daveon Henderson, Westside-Macon, Jr. (Improved from 9.7 ppg/5.2 rpg/2.2 apg/1.6 spg to 21.4 ppg/7.9 rpg/3 apg/1.7 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Da’Avion Thomas, McDonough, Jr.
G – Domonik Henderson, Monroe, Sr.
W – Kaleb Banks, Fayette County, Sr.
W – Tycen McDaniels, Spencer, Jr.
F – Keshawn Evans, Druid Hills, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Daveon Henderson, Westside-Macon, Jr.
G – Amon McDowell, McDonough, Jr.
G – JoJo Bell, Central-Carrollton, Sr.
G – JT Fulkrod, Jefferson, Sr.
F – Effrin Smith, Westover, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Rudolph Satcher, Baldwin, Jr.
G – Christian Burnett, Baldwin, Jr.
G – Keshay Walton, Westover, Sr.
G – Shannon Fountain, Westside-Macon, Jr.
G – Kashik Brown, Cedar Shoals, Sr.
G – Dalen Gales, Jefferson, Sr.
G – Quinn Damm, Marist, Sr.
G – Saulamon Evans, Mays, Jr.
W – Kennard Norris, Dougherty, Sr.
W – Daequan Wright, Perry, Sr.
F – Brodie Scott, North Oconee, Sr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Lawrence M. Kelly, Cross Creek (26-6; Repeat State Champs; Beat four ranked teams in state)
Player of the Year: Aidan Hadaway, LaFayette, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Aamere Tolbert, Hephzibah
Best Scorer: Aidan Hadaway, LaFayette, Sr.
Best Shooter: Hayden Poarch, Adairsville, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Aidan Hadaway, LaFayette, Sr.
Best Passer: Demond Hendrix, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jerald Colonel, Groves, Sr.
Most Underrated: Junior Barber, LaFayette, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Gilmer 19-11 (Improved from 3-14; State Playoffs)
Most Improved: Temarius Mathis, Peach County, Sr. (Improved from 14.8 ppg/5 rpg to 28.7 ppg/6.5 rpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Jamichael Davis, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Jr.
G – Temarius Mathis, Peach County, Sr.
W – Josh Fulton, GAC, Sr.
F – D’ante Bass, Windsor Forest, Sr.
F – Aidan Hadaway, LaFayette, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Lavonta Ivery, Thomson, So.
G – JC Curry, Hart County, Sr.
W – Micah Smith, Sandy Creek, So.
F – Antoine Lorick, Cross Creek, Jr.
C – Jerald Colonel, Groves, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jadon Yeh, White County, Jr.
G – Antonio Baker, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
G – Brent Bowman, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Jr.
G – Larry Johnson, Beach, So.
G – Vic Newsom, Sandy Creek, Jr.
G – Zach Oechsle, Oconee County, Sr.
W – TJ Printup, Adairsville, Sr.
W – Ted Hurst, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
W – Shamarrie Hugie, Beach, Jr.
F – Kyric Davis, Sumter County, Sr.
F – Brandon Kincaid, Salem, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Jerry Hunter, Westside-Augusta (28-3; First State Championship; Region 4 Tournament Champs; Improved from 17-7; No senior starters)
Player of the Year: Josh Reed, Pace Academy, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Bryson Tiller, Pace Academy
Best Scorer: Christian Anderson, Lovett, So.
Best Shooter: Christian Anderson, Lovett, So.
Best Rebounder: Mason Lockhart, Columbia, Sr.
Best Passer: Kyle Greene, Pace Academy, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Chance Finklin, Butler, Sr.
Most Underrated: Gus Hood, Rabun County, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Vidalia 27-2 (Improved from 13-8; Elite 8; Outright Region 2 Champs)
Most Improved: Willie Henderson, Washington County, Sr. (Improved from 2.0 ppg/1.6 rpg/0.2 apg/0.2 spg/0.3 bpg to 12.5 ppg/8.3 rpg/0.8 apg/1.2 spg/0.8 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Christian Anderson, Lovett, So.
W – Connor McKay, Rabun County, Sr.
W – Josh Reed, Pace Academy, Sr.
F – Khalon Hudson, Westside-Augusta, Jr.
F – Mason Lockhart, Columbia, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Travion Solomon, Northeast-Macon, Sr.
G – Eren Banks, Putnam County, Jr.
W – Kedar Bodie, Butler, Sr.
W – Jalexs Ewing, Westside-Augusta, Jr.
W – Ty Dalley, Vidalia, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jaylon Johnson, Chattooga, Sr.
G – AuMauri Tillman, Westside-Augusta, Jr.
G – Dane Fisher, Model, Sr.
G – Lukas Platauna, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
G – Malik Thornton, Putnam County, Sr.
G – Javecckio Thomas, Washington County, Sr.
W – Zion Powers, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
W – Kendrell Glanton, Butler, Sr.
W – Daquavious Harrison, Columbia, Sr.
W – Harris Jackson, Thomasville, Jr.
F – Bryson Tiller, Pace Academy, Fr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Bob Martin, King’s Ridge (28-5; State Runner-Up; Region 6 Tournament Champs; Improved from 20-6)
Player of the Year: Anthony Arrington, Galloway, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Micah Tucker, Mt. Pisgah
Best Scorer: Jay King, First Presbyterian Day, Sr.
Best Shooter: Isaac Martin, King’s Ridge, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Udochi Osuji, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
Best Passer: Bilal Abdur-Rahman, WD Mohammed, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: DK Manyiel, Greenforest, Jr.
Most Underrated: Dayyan O’Neal, Calvary Day, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Heritage School 23-8 (Improved from 5-15; Final 4; Region 4 Champs)
Most Improved: Udochi Osuji, Mt. Pisgah, Sr. (DNP Varsity to 11.3 ppg/10.7 rpg/1.5 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Jalen Forrest, Greenforest, Sr.
G – Jay King, First Presbyterian Day, Sr.
G – Anthony Arrington, Galloway, Sr.
F – Albert Wilson, North Cobb Christian, Jr.
F – Tony Carpio, Providence Christian, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Bilal Abdur-Rahman, WD Mohammed, Jr.
G – Micah Tucker, Mt. Pisgah, Fr.
G – Josh Dixon, North Cobb Christian, Fr.
G – Patrick Shelley, Darlington, Sr.
G – Jax Abernathy, Christian Heritage, So.

Honorable Mention
G – CJ Brown, Walker, So.
G – Ricky McKenzie, Walker, So.
G – MJ Winter, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
G – Isaac Martin, King’s Ridge, Jr.
G – Kymel Williams, Athens Academy, So.
G – Shaun Nichols, Heritage School, Sr.
G – Cam Ellis, St. Anne-Pacelli, Jr.
G – Noah Hicks, George Walton Academy, Sr.
G – Florian Tenebay, Greenforest, Sr.
F – Micah Hoover, King’s Ridge, Jr.
F – Caleb Wilson, Holy Innocents’, Fr.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Samir St. Clair, Drew Charter (31-1; First State Championship; Beat three ranked teams; Won state without reigning A-Public Player of the Year)
Player of the Year: KJ Reid, Social Circle, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jarvis Wright, Charlton County
Best Scorer: Authur Johnson, Bowdon, Jr.
Best Shooter: Jarvis Wright, Charlton County, Fr.
Best Rebounder: Amir Jackson, Portal, So.
Best Passer: Qua Ashley, Dublin, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Cedric Taylor, Drew Charter, Jr.
Most Underrated: Elijah Mincey, Bryan County, Fr.
Most Improved Team: Calhoun County 26-1 (Improved from 3-6; Elite 8; Outright Region 1 Champs)
Most Improved: Jackson Morris, Commerce, Jr. (Improved from 8.9 ppg/3.4 rpg/3.1 apg/1.4 spg to 17.8 ppg/4.2 rpg/3.9 apg/2.3 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Authur Johnson, Bowdon, Jr.
G – KJ Reid, Social Circle, Sr.
G – Lorenzo Johnson, Warren County, Sr.
W – Zion Davis, Dublin, Sr.
W – Cedric Taylor, Drew Charter, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Elijah Coleman, Portal, So.
G – Tyrhell Branch, Social Circle, Sr.
G – Jalen Hall, Dooly County, Jr.
G – Tellies Wiley, Calhoun County, Sr.
W – Collin Crowder, Towns County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Dejuan Enocher, Calhoun County, Sr.
G – Qua Ashley, Dublin, Sr.
G – Trae Jackson, Manchester, Sr.
G – Cameron Johnson, Drew Charter, Sr.
G – Ja’Kobe Strozier, Drew Charter, Sr.
G – Jarvis Wright, Charlton County, Fr.
W – Nick Woodard, Taylor County, Sr.
W – Dexter Holloman, Chattahoochee County, Jr.
W – EJ Brown, Lanier County, Sr.
W – Xzavier Wilcher, Mitchell County, Sr.
F – Amir Jackson, Portal, So.

Girls Honors

2021-22 GHSA Girls Basketball All-State Honors

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: Kara Dunn, Mt. Paran, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Diana Collins, Brookwood, Jr.
G – Danielle Carnegie, Rockdale County, So.
G – Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Flau’jae Johnson, Sprayberry, Sr.
W – Kara Dunn, Mt. Paran, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Bridget Utberg, Woodstock, Sr.
G – Bryanna Preston, Lovejoy, So.
G – Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, So.
F – Zaria Hurston, Norcross, Sr.
F – Olivia Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Tianna Thompson, Galloway, So.
G – Kaleigh Addie, GAC, Sr.
G – Mataya Gayle, River Ridge, Jr.
G – Sydney Bolden, Loganville, Sr.
G – Jania Akins, Norcross, So.
G – Crystal Henderson, Kell, Jr.
W – Courtney Ogden, Westminster, Jr.
W – Mary Mullinax, Lumpkin County, Jr.
W – Natalia Bolden, Jefferson, Sr.
F – Xaviera Dyer, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
F – Kharyssa Richardson, New Manchester, Sr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Terry Kemp, Harrison (27-4; State Runner-Up; Most Improved Team; Won 21-straight; Beat three ranked teams in state)
Player of the Year: Zaria Hurston, Norcross, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Tatum Brown, Grayson
Best Scorer: Diana Collins, Brookwood, Jr.
Best Shooter: Anna Gernatt, Harrison, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Zaria Hurston, Norcross, Sr.
Best Passer: Sophie Smith, Denmark, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Aaliyah Hunt Peachtree Ridge, Jr.
Most Underrated: Laila Battle, Campbell, Sr.
Most Improved: Erin Whalen, North Forsyth, Jr. (Improved from 2.8 ppg/3.6 rpg/0.5 apg/1.8 spg/34.1% 2PT FG to 9.2 ppg/6.4 rpg/1.4 apg/1.8 spg/60.9% 2PT FG)
Most Improved Team: Harrison 27-4 (Improved from 8-14; State Runner-Up; Outright Region 3 Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Bridget Utberg, Woodstock, Sr.
G – Diana Collins, Brookwood, Jr.
G – Jania Akins, Norcross, So.
G – Erin Rodgers, Grayson, So.
F – Zaria Hurston, Norcross, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, Fr.
G – Chloe Sterling, Marietta, Sr.
G – Cayla Cowart, West Forsyth, Sr.
W – Letiya Reeves, East Coweta, Sr.
W – Anna Gernatt, Harrison, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Sophie Smith, Denmark, Sr.
G – Caelan Ellis, McEachern, Sr.
G – Nekaya Williams, Brookwood, Sr.
G – Nia Bozeman, Campbell, Sr.
G – Sharon Tolliver, South Forsyth, Jr.
W – Toni Warren, Cherokee, So.
W – Aliyah Washington, North Paulding, Sr.
W – Erin Whalen, North Forsyth, Jr.
W – Taniya McGowan, Archer, Jr.
W – Shakiria Chaney, Tift County, Sr.
C – Aaliyah Hunt, Peachtree Ridge, Jr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Cedric King, Lovejoy (28-3; State Champs; Outright Region 4 Champs; Beat four ranked teams in state)
Player of the Year: Danielle Carnegie, Rockdale County, So.
Freshman of the Year: Sophia Pearl, River Ridge
Best Scorer: Flau’jae Johnson, Sprayberry, Sr.
Best Shooter: Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Fr.
Best Rebounder: Halle Verkerk, East Paulding, Sr.
Best Passer: Mataya Gayle, River Ridge, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Essence Cody, Valdosta, Jr.
Most Underrated: Alaya Grane, Northside-Warner Robins, So.
Most Improved: Halle Verkerk, East Paulding, Sr. (Improved from 9 ppg/8.5 rpg to 13 ppg/14.1 rpg)
Most Improved Team: Bradwell Institute 22-6 (Improved from 8-10; Elite 8)

FIRST TEAM
G – Mataya Gayle, River Ridge, Jr.
G – Crystal Henderson, Kell, Jr.
G – Danielle Carnegie, Rockdale County, So.
G – Bryanna Preston, Lovejoy, So.
G – Flau’jae Johnson, Sprayberry, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Ava Grace Watson, Buford, So.
G – Elle Blatchford, Sequoyah, Jr.
G – Jordy Griggs, Osborne, Jr.
F – Lazaria Spearman, Dacula, Sr.
C – Essence Cody, Valdosta, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Eghosa Obasuyi, Carrollton, Jr.
G – Taniyah Bowman, Bradwell Institute, Jr.
G – Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, So.
G – Jada Peterson, Kell, Jr.
G – D’Mya Griffin, Grovetown, Sr.
W – Jordynn Dudley, Cambridge, Jr.
W – La’Nya Foster, Lovejoy, Jr.
F – Raven Thompson, Langston Hughes, Sr.
F – Keona Curtis, Grovetown, Sr.
F – Grace Ridley, Dalton, So.
C – Shane’ Jackson, Brunswick, Jr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Kim Lawrence, Woodward Academy (29-2; Repeat State Champs; Outright Region 3 Champs; Won state title by 28)
Player of the Year: Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Cornelia Ellington, Decatur
Best Scorer: Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy, Sr.
Best Shooter: Yasmine Allen, Forest Park, So.
Best Rebounder: Xaviera Dyer, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
Best Passer: Trinity Barrow, Greenbrier, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Caitlin Staley, Greenbrier, Jr.
Most Underrated: Tamia Boone, Stone Mountain, Sr.
Most Improved: Emaya Lewis, Loganville, So. (Improved from 5.7 ppg/6.1 rpg/1.8 bpg to 14.9 ppg/10.6 rpg/2 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Stockbridge 21-7 (Improved from 9-14; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Sydney Bolden, Loganville, Sr.
G – Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Carrington Wilson, Stockbridge, So.
F – Kharyssa Richardson, New Manchester, Sr.
F – Xaviera Dyer, Maynard Jackson, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Trinity Barrow, Greenbrier, Jr.
G – Jayda Brown, Forest Park, Jr.
G – Jada Morgan, Warner Robins, Jr.
F – Zy Thompson, Griffin, Jr.
C – Emaya Lewis, Loganville, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Taliah Cornish, Maynard Jackson, So.
G – Jordan Brooks, Union Grove, So.
G – Britiya Curtis, Calhoun, Jr.
G – Yasmine Allen, Forest Park, So.
W – Aaliyah Duranham, Griffin, Jr.
W – Keara Collins, McIntosh, Sr.
W – Sara Lewis, Woodward Academy, Jr.
W – Claire Davis, Cass, Sr.
W – Kaela Ward, Villa Rica, Sr.
F – Erial Owens, Hiram, Sr.
C – Caitlin Staley, Greenbrier, Jr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Kim Hixon, Marist (28-3; First State Championship; Outright Region 6 Champs; Allowed 32.3 ppg; Finished on 16-game winning streak)
Player of the Year: Natalia Bolden, Jefferson, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty
Best Scorer: Natalia Bolden, Jefferson, Sr.
Best Shooter: Ellie Kinlaw, Jefferson, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Veronica Sierzant, Islands, Jr.
Best Passer: Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, Fr.
Best Shot Blocker: Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Fr.
Most Underrated: Kaitlyn Robinson, Druid Hills, Sr.
Most Improved: Riley Black, Chestatee, So. (Improved from 6.6 ppg/5 rpg to 18 ppg/10.7 rpg/3.7 apg/2.3 spg)
Most Improved Team: Fayette County 16-11 (Improved from 0-17; State Playoffs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Evelina Davlakou, Luella, Sr.
G – Avery Fantucci, Marist, Sr.
W – Natalia Bolden, Jefferson, Sr.
W – Alexcia Murphy, Troup County, Jr.
F – Ariana Dyson, Luella, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Malaya Jones, Arabia Mountain, So.
G – Madison Ruff, Baldwin, So.
G – Caroline Mullins, Pickens, So.
W – Riley Black, Chestatee, So.
F – Veronica Sierzant, Islands, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, Fr.
G – Myori Pruitt, Arabia Mountain, Jr.
G – Ellie Kinlaw, Jefferson, Sr.
G – Kelli Finkley, Stephenson, Sr.
G – Ashley Lester, Cedar Shoals, Jr.
W – Milani Smith, Luella, So.
F – Ashlyn Mesidor, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
F – Emma Allen, Northwest Whitfield, Sr.
F – Lexy Faklaris, Marist, Sr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Fr.
C – Detavia Salter, Bainbridge, Sr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: David Dowse, Lumpkin County (30-1; First State Championship; 29-0 as Head Coach; Outright Region 7 Champs; No seniors)
Player of the Year: Mary Mullinax, Lumpkin County, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Christen Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe
Best Scorer: Courtney Ogden, Westminster, Jr.
Best Shooter: Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, So.
Best Rebounder: Amani Hamilton, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
Best Passer: Jayla Cook, Redan, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Allejah Moultry, Beach, Sr.
Most Underrated: Brinkley Kate Reed, Coahulla Creek, Jr.
Most Improved: Alison Hiddema, East Forsyth, Jr. (Improved from 0.8 ppg/1 rpg to 17 ppg/10 rpg/75 3PTM; 38%)
Most Improved Team: Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe 28-2 (Improved from 0-19; Elite 8; Outright Region 6 Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Natalie Herrin, Pierce County, Sr.
G – Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, So.
G – Kaleigh Addie, GAC, Sr.
W – Mary Mullinax, Lumpkin County, Jr.
W – Courtney Ogden, Westminster, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Micheala Bogans, Cross Creek, So.
G – Jayla Cook, Redan, Sr.
G – Jaci Bolden, GAC, Sr.
G – Christina Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Jr.
W – Mattie Nuckolls, Murray County, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – D’yanna Maxey, Douglass, Sr.
G – Christen Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Fr.
G – Antonia Pittman, East Jackson, Jr.
G – Taniya Prior, Central-Macon, Sr.
G – Lexi Pierce, Lumpkin County, Jr.
G – Rickayla Johnson, Cedar Grove, Sr.
G – Dakota Phillips, Hart County, So.
W – Amani Hamilton, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
F – Alison Hiddema, East Forsyth, Jr.
F – Kate Jackson, Lumpkin County, Jr.
C – Trinity Jackson, Sumter County, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Josh Jones, Elbert County (28-4; First State Championship; Beat four ranked teams in state; No senior starters)
Player of the Year: Aaniyah Allen, Elbert County, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Lyric Green, Dodge County
Best Scorer: Jakia Little, Northeast-Macon, Sr.
Best Shooter: Courtney Davis, Fannin County, So.
Best Rebounder: Ava Hunter, Union County, Sr.
Best Passer: Lucy Hood, Rabun County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Brianna Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, So.
Most Underrated: Jalexia Taylor, Bleckley County, Sr.
Most Improved: Brianna Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, So. (Improved from 6.9 ppg/6.9 rpg to 15.5 ppg/10.5 rpg/5.7 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Northeast-Macon 23-7 (Improved from 9-8; Final 4; Outright Region 3 Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Aaniyah Allen, Elbert County, Jr.
G – Jakia Little, Northeast-Macon, Sr.
F – Gracie Deetz, Rabun County, Sr.
C – Ava Hunter, Union County, Sr.
C – Kamryn Grier, Banks County, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Courtney Davis, Fannin County, So.
G – Niya Moon, Elbert County, Jr.
G – Carley Haban, Rabun County, Sr.
W – Ashley Gray, Washington County, Sr.
C – Brianna Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Becca Ledford, Fannin County, Sr.
G – Lucy Hood, Rabun County, So.
G – Makiya Parrish, Chattooga, Jr.
G – Gabrielle Johnson, Callaway, Sr.
G – Tamya Blasingame, Lamar County, Sr.
G – Jayden Boykin, Heard County, So.
G – Terrace Hester, Elbert County, Jr.
G – KayKay Mobley, Toombs County, Sr.
W – Kiara Turner, Laney, Jr.
F – Aqoyas Cody, Josey, Sr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, Fr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Stephanie Dunn, Mt. Paran (25-4; First State Championship; Outright Region 7 Champs; Beat five ranked teams in state)
Player of the Year: Kara Dunn, Mt. Paran, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran
Best Scorer: Kara Dunn, Mt. Paran, Sr.
Best Shooter: Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, So.
Best Rebounder: Olivia Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
Best Passer: Tianna Thompson, Galloway, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Fr.
Most Underrated: Morgan Skipper, Our Lady of Mercy, Sr.
Most Improved: Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, So. (Improved from 12.8 ppg to 21.9 ppg/5.1 rpg/4.5 apg/3 spg/71 3PTM – 60%/65% FG/95% FT)
Most Improved Team: Holy Innocents’ 27-3 (Improved from 12-7; Final 4; Outright Region 5 Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Tianna Thompson, Galloway, So.
G – Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, So.
W – Kara Dunn, Mt. Paran, Sr.
F – Olivia Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Fr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Zaynah Preston, Holy Innocents’, So.
G – Gabbie Grooms, Landmark Christian, So.
G – Mahkayla Premo, Calvary Day, Sr.
F – Jessie Parish, Hebron Christian, Sr.
F – Zsofia Telegdy, Trinity Christian, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Hannah Cail, Calvary Day, Jr.
G – Taiylor Williams, Brookstone, Jr.
G – Aubrey Beckham, Hebron Christian, Fr.
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Fr.
G – Cate Hardin, Fellowship Christian, Sr.
W – Brooke Moore, North Cobb Christian, Jr.
W – Kyla Cain, Galloway, Jr.
F – Trynce Taylor, St. Francis, Jr.
F – Sa’Mya Wyatt, St. Francis, So.
F – Abby Nicholson, Savannah Country Day, Sr.
F – Kendall Emener, First Presbyterian Day, Jr.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Ed Wilson, Lake Oconee Academy (26-1; First State Championship; Unbeaten in A-Public; 19.6-point average margin of victory in playoffs)
Player of the Year: Marley Bell, Montgomery County, So.
Freshman of the Year: Jesstynie Scott, Schley County, Fr.
Best Scorer: Tykhia Burgess, Turner County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Niyah Shuman, Bryan County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Marley Bell, Montgomery County, So.
Best Passer: I’ziah McCutchins, Trion, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Terrianna Wilburn, Dublin, Sr.
Most Underrated: Amanda Ogletree, Greenville, Sr.
Most Improved: Tykhia Burgess, Turner County, Jr. (Improved from 17.6 ppg/8.8 rpg/1.4 bpg to 25.7 ppg/9.2 rpg/2.2 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Schley County 18-5 (Improved from 4-7; Sweet 16; Region 5 Tournament Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Tykhia Burgess, Turner County, Jr.
G – Jordan Kierbow, Mt. Zion-Carrollton, Sr.
G – Georgia Bosart, Lake Oconee Academy, So.
G – Jada Williams, Lake Oconee Academy, Jr.
G – Marley Bell, Montgomery County, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jesstynie Scott, Schley County, Fr.
G – Makyla Bell, Montgomery County, Sr.
W – Jordan Vernon, Charlton County, Sr.
F – Jaliyah Zackery, Taylor County, Jr.
C – Terrianna Wilburn, Dublin, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – I’ziah McCutchins, Trion, So.
G – Tytiana Mathis, Seminole County, Sr.
G – Makaylah Garard, Charlton County, Jr.
G – Jameria Lawrence, Hancock Central, Sr.
G – Truth Wimberly, Pelham, So.
G – Lauren Massey, Commerce, Sr.
G – Kenzie Stucker, Bryan County, Jr.
G – Amiyeon Grady, Clinch County, Jr.
W – Ta’miya Tyler, Screven County, Jr.
F – Tashay Gay, Pelham, Jr.
F – Aniya Smith, Claxton, Jr.

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.