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2025-26 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.

All-Georgia

Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Colben Landrew, Wheeler, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Harris Reynolds, St. Pius X, Sr.
G – Chase Lumpkin, McEachern, Jr.
G – AJ Williams, ELCA, So.
W – Jerrin Samuel, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
W – Colben Landrew, Wheeler, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Huey Blalock, Rabun County, Sr.
G – Gregory Dunson, Alexander, Sr.
G – Justin Wise, North Oconee, Jr.
G – Devin Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – MJ Curry, Grayson, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – AJ Williams, Harlem, Jr.
G – Zyree Brown, Pebblebrook, Sr.
G – Kevin Savage III, Wheeler, Jr.
G – Tre Keith, Tri-Cities, Jr.
G – KD Hernandez, Walker, So.
G – Karez Demory, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Jarvis Hayes Jr., Woodward Academy, Jr.
W – Tatum Holmes, Johns Creek, Sr.
W – Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Sr.
W – Frashad Tisby, Cross Creek, Jr.
C – Peter Julius, Mt. Bethel, So.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Tremayne Anchrum, McEachern (25-5; Final 4; Outright Region 3 Champs; Only team in Georgia to lose by single digits (9 & 4) to Wheeler)
Player of the Year: Colben Landrew, Wheeler, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: JaCody Terry, South Gwinnett
Best Scorer: Chase Lumpkin, McEachern, Jr.
Best Shooter: Chase Lumpkin, McEachern, Jr. 
Best Rebounder: Max Patterson, North Gwinnett, Jr.
Best Passer: Kevin Savage III, Wheeler, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kaleb Johnson, Valdosta, Jr.
Most Underrated: Caleb Drummer, Forsyth Central, Sr.
Most Improved: Ramarcus Bowden, Westlake, Sr. (Improved from 1.5 ppg/1.5 rpg/0.5 apg/0.5 spg to 16.5 ppg/6.5 rpg/2.2 apg/1.7 spg)
Most Improved Team: Carrollton 15-11 (Improved from 5-21)

FIRST TEAM
G – Zyree Brown, Pebblebrook, Sr.
G – Kevin Savage III, Wheeler, Jr.
G – Chase Lumpkin, McEachern, Jr.
G – MJ Curry, Grayson, Jr.
W – Colben Landrew, Wheeler, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
W – Brandon Pemberton, Parkview, Jr.
W – Asa Montgomery, Hillgrove, Jr.
W – Will Dopfer, Lambert, Sr.
F – Max Patterson, North Gwinnett, Jr.
F – Jayvon Rampersant, Berkmar, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jerron Wilson, Paulding County, Sr.
G – Bryson Jatta, Hillgrove, So.
G – Tyler Barnes, Peachtree Ridge, Jr.
G – Carmelo Williams, Buford, Jr.
G – Case Presley, Dacula, So.
G – Malik Rideout, Grayson, Sr.
G – Austin Leonard, Grayson, Fr.
G – Braylon Luster, Cherokee, Jr.
G – Dwayne Lawton, Central Gwinnett, Sr.
W – JaCody Terry, South Gwinnett, Fr.
F – Johnquell Garner, Westlake, So.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Jason Slate, Alexander (30-2; State Champs; Outright Region 5 Champs; Undefeated in Class 5A; 18.2 PPG margin of victory in State Playoffs)
Player of the Year: Jerrin Samuel, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Xavien Littleton, Coffee
Best Scorer: Jerrin Samuel, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
Best Shooter: Ryan McCord, Chamblee, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Jerrin Samuel, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
Best Passer: Emerson Mitchell, Dunwoody, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kevin Curtis, Gainesville, Sr.
Most Underrated: Jackson Harrison, Milton, Jr.
Most Improved: Jaivyon Dawson, Veterans, Sr. (Improved from 7.7 ppg/3.3 rpg/2 apg/1 spg to 19 ppg/5.3 rpg/2.3 apg/1.4 spg)
Most Improved Team: Coffee 18-11 (Improved from 4-22; State Playoffs; Region 2 Runner-Up)

FIRST TEAM
G – Gregory Dunson, Alexander, Sr.
G – Tre Keith, Tri-Cities, Jr.
G – Jerrin Samuel, Winder-Barrow, Sr.
G – Jarvis Hayes Jr., Woodward Academy, Jr.
W – Tatum Holmes, Johns Creek, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kevin White, Gainesville, Sr.
G – Jahmar Maurice, Woodstock, So.
G – Tobias Brinkley, Decatur, Sr.
F – Charlie Gersmehl, Gainesville, Sr.
F – Solomon Bratton, Milton, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Malik Gillespie, Houston County, Sr.
G – Addison Dyer, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – Ja’caiden Cone, Statesboro, Sr.
G – Jason Welborn II, Decatur, Sr.
G – Jayden Crawford, Alexander, Sr.
G – Myles Hayes, Woodward Academy, So.
G – Jaylin Brown, Newnan, Jr.
W – Zi’on Thomas, Bradwell Institute, Jr.
F – Maddox Melancon, Dutchtown, Sr.
F – Jalan Wingfield, Tri-Cities, Sr.
F – Bentley Lusakueno, Woodward Academy, So.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Will Cloyd, St. Pius X (33-0; State Champs; First title in program history; Improved from 20-10; Only undefeated team in Georgia)
Player of the Year: Harris Reynolds, St. Pius X, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Brayden Wise, North Oconee
Best Scorer: AJ Williams, ELCA, So.
Best Shooter: Justin Wise, North Oconee, Jr.
Best Rebounder: AJ Williams, ELCA, So.
Best Passer: Brennan Burns, East Forsyth, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Tenaje Freeman, Jonesboro, So.
Most Underrated: Dwayne Smith, Wayne County, Sr.
Most Improved: Carter Higdon, Cambridge, Sr. (Improved from 7.3 ppg/6.4 rpg/1.3 apg/1.4 spg to 23.7 ppg/9.4 rpg/3.5 apg/1.7 spg)
Most Improved Team: St. Pius X 33-0 (Improved from 20-10; State Champs; First title in program history; Only undefeated team in Georgia)

FIRST TEAM
G – Calvin Goss, Jonesboro, So.
G – Harris Reynolds, St. Pius X, Sr.
G – Justin Wise, North Oconee, Jr.
G – AJ Williams, ELCA, So.
F – Carter Higdon, Cambridge, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Thomas Glanton III, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.
G – Tyler Griffin, Starr’s Mill, Jr.
G – Jack Sparks, Mays, Sr.
F – Tyler Jones, Locust Grove, Sr.
F – Banks Pourchier, North Oconee, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – JaKobe Williams, Tucker, Sr.
G – Langston Jones, Union Grove, Jr.
G – Zade Elshihabi, Westminster, Sr.
G – Jackson Ushery, Southwest DeKalb, Jr.
G – Jaydon Avery, Pace Academy, Sr.
G – Tiago Lee, Mays, Jr.
W – Tyler Lesch, East Forsyth, Sr.
W – Robert Sullivan, Griffin, Sr.
F – D’Marley Elliott, St. Pius X, Sr.
F – Christian Gatewood, Eastside, Jr.
F – Hayden Clay, Pace Academy, Sr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Ben Smith, Baldwin (25-5; Elite 8; Only team in Class 3A to beat Cross Creek; Lost thrice to Cross Creek by total of 12 points; Second leading scorer transferred in offseason)
Player of the Year: Frashad Tisby, Cross Creek, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jordan White, Fayette County
Best Scorer: Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Sr.
Best Shooter: Gunner Spain, North Hall, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Javonte Floyd, Cedar Grove, Sr.
Best Passer: AJ Williams, Harlem, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Javonte Floyd, Cedar Grove, Sr.
Most Underrated: CJ Hammonds, Cairo, Sr.
Most Improved: Rowan Woodrich, Peach County, Jr. (Improved from 4.4 ppg/4.6 rpg/0.5 spg/1.7 bpg to 15.5 ppg/10.1 rpg/1.1 spg/2.6 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Spalding 22-7 (Improved from 9-16; State Playoffs)

FIRST TEAM
G – AJ Williams, Harlem, Jr.
G – Karez Demory, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Dontrell Jackson, Cross Creek, Sr.
W – Frashad Tisby, Cross Creek, Jr.
W – Manny Green, Cedar Grove, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Antonio Rivers, Sandy Creek, Sr.
G – Jalen Brown, Troup County, Sr.
G – Ty Shine, Harlem, Jr.
G – Malachi Edgell, Douglass, Jr.
W – Braydon Langston, East Hall, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Trace Hawkins, Calhoun, So.
G – Keelan Day, Spalding, Jr.
G – Marcus Heath, Dougherty, So.
G – McCord Purdy, Pickens, Sr.
G – Brayden Burns, Monroe, Sr.
G – Zyi’Air Holt, Long County, Sr.
G – Cooper Glover, Cherokee Bluff, Sr.
W – Greg Williams, Westover, Sr.
W – John Caesar, Sandy Creek, Sr.
F – Cameron Niles, Douglass, Sr.
C – Javonte Floyd, Cedar Grove, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Cody Anderson, Morgan County (26-6; State Champs; Outright Region 2 Champs; Beat defending state champs in title game)
Player of the Year: Zeki Locus, Morgan County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Amare Medhin, Redan
Best Scorer: Amare Medhin, Redan, Fr.
Best Shooter: Amare Medhin, Redan, Fr.
Best Rebounder: Vince Marevka, Union County, Sr.
Best Passer: Jaiston Duff, Murray County, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Tobiaz Tolbert, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
Most Underrated: Hudson Huff, Franklin County, So.
Most Improved: Jalen Whitley, Westside-Macon, Jr. (Improved from 3.5 ppg/1.6 rpg/ 1 spg to 16.1 ppg/2.2 rpg/2.1 spg)
Most Improved Team: Redan 20-9 (Improved from 4-16; State Playoffs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Zeki Locus, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Kwamane Bridges, Butler, Sr.
W – Galen Roberts, KIPP Atlanta, Jr.
F – Duor Duor, South Atlanta, Sr.
C – Tobiaz Tolbert, Carver-Columbus, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – De’Quavian Lovette, Burke County, So.
G – TJ Woodson, Carver-Columbus, So.
G – Amare Medhin, Redan, Fr.
W – De’Cori Fleming, Butler, Jr.
F – MJ McWhorter, Therrell, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Andrew Taylor, Therrell, Sr.
G – Jaiston Duff, Murray County, Jr.
G – Kurston Curry, Hart County, Jr.
G – Bentley Huff, Franklin County, Sr.
G – Markevion Jones, Thomson, Sr.
G – Armond Smith, Salem, Jr.
G – Caden Lofton, Crisp County, Jr.
W – Zayd Muhammad, Columbia, Sr.
W – King Jones, KIPP Atlanta, Sr.
W – Carlin Jacobs, Columbia, Sr.
F – Vincent Kray, Drew Charter, Sr.

Class A D-I

Coach of the Year: David Adcock, Rabun County (30-2; State Champs; First title in program history; Outright Region 8 Champs; 23.8 PPG margin of victory in State Playoffs)
Player of the Year: Huey Blalock, Rabun County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Trace Adcock, Rabun County
Best Scorer: Chase Dupree, Southwest-Macon, Sr.
Best Shooter: Trace Adcock, Rabun County, Fr.
Best Rebounder: Macade Huff, Banks County, So.
Best Passer: Huey Blalock, Rabun County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jamarie Brown, Worth County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Sky Rutherford, Haralson County, Sr.
Most Improved: Macade Huff, Banks County, So. (Improved from 2.6 ppg/2 rpg/0.6 apg/0.5 spg to 18.2 ppg/9.8 rpg/1.4 apg/1.2 spg)
Most Improved Team: Dade County 17-12 (Improved from 7-19; State Playoffs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Huey Blalock, Rabun County, Sr.
G – CJ Howard, Southwest-Macon, Sr.
G – Chase Dupree, Southwest-Macon, Sr.
G – Rashad Brown, Vidalia, Sr.
W – Kolton Kaylor, Fannin County, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Tamaud Woodson, Putnam County, Sr.
G – Essien Lockleer, Commerce, Jr.
G – Bryson Denson, Model, Jr.
G – AJ Brown, Elbert County, Sr.
W – Hayes Free, Rabun County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – J’Mari Greene, Putnam County, Sr.
G – Maki Mitchell, Commerce, Jr.
G – Trace Adcock, Rabun County, Fr.
G – Darryon Devine, Fitzgerald, Fr.
G – Chadon Woodley, Model, So.
G – Xion Evans, BEST Academy, Jr.
G – Jeff Hicks, Fitzgerald, Sr.
G – Jalen Kelly, Towers, Sr.
G – LJ Morgan, Swainsboro, Sr.
W – Kyler Johnson, Dodge County, Sr.
F – Parker Stanley, Toombs County, Sr.

Class A D-II

Coach of the Year: Terrence George, Clinch County (29-3; State Champs; First title since 1989; Region 2 Champs; Beat No. 1 in State Playoffs)
Player of the Year: Champ Simpson, Chattahoochee County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Mayson Mingle, Washington-Wilkes
Best Scorer: Zayland Allen, Bowdon, So.
Best Shooter: Zayland Allen, Bowdon, So.
Best Rebounder: Marquise Morning, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.
Best Passer: Tucker Engert, Towns County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Timothy Johnson, Bowdon, Jr.
Most Underrated: Shontavius Gibson, Taylor County, Sr.
Most Improved: Aiden Haehnlein, Bowdon, So. (Improved from 3.2 ppg/1.9 rpg/0 apg/0.4 spg to 11 ppg/7.3 rpg/1.3 apg/1.1 spg)
Most Improved Team: Washington-Wilkes 18-9 (Improved from 3-17; Final 4; Outright Region 8 Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Zayland Allen, Bowdon, So.
G – Champ Simpson, Chattahoochee County, Sr.
G – Traviian Miller, Clinch County, So.
W – Michael Wright, Wheeler County, Jr.
F – Aayden Wayman, Washington-Wilkes, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – A’Nyzhon Purnell, Chattahoochee County, So.
G – Zach King, Seminole County, Sr.
G – Josiah Ingram, Hancock Central, Jr.
G – Tyrion Smith, Randolph-Clay, Sr.
W – LeVez Roper, Screven County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Tucker Engert, Towns County, So.
G – David Thomas, Portal, Jr.
G – Antwan Edmonds, Mitchell County, Jr.
G – KJ Wylie, Washington-Wilkes, So.
G – Kamarion Johnson, Clinch County, Jr.
G – JaKyri Posley, Clinch County, Jr.
G – Torossie Leslie, Warren County, Jr.
F – Curtis Grant, Turner County, Sr.
F – Demarion Moore, Seminole County, Sr.
C – Jimmyan Jones, Early County, Sr.
C – Marquise Morning, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.

Class 3A-1A Private

Coach of the Year: Nathan West, Darlington (30-2; State Champs; First title in program history; Outright Region 6 A D-I Champs; Beat No. 1, No. 2 & No. 10 in State Playoffs)
Player of the Year: Devin Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Cadien Hudson, Mt. Bethel
Best Scorer: Shane Goines, Mt. Paran, So.
Best Shooter: Anderson Carey, Walker, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Peter Julius, Mt. Bethel, So.
Best Passer: DJ Hall, Darlington, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Corey Harris, SACA, So.
Most Underrated: Christian Teasley, Darlington, Sr.
Most Improved: Shane Goines, Mt. Paran, So. (Improved from 13.4 ppg/2.8 rpg/0.8 apg/0.7 spg to 25.2 ppg/4.9 rpg/1.5 apg/1.4 spg)
Most Improved Team: SACA 22-7 (Improved from 9-20; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – DJ Hall, Darlington, Jr.
G – KD Hernandez, Walker, So.
W – Devin Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
F – Xavier Butler, North Cobb Christian, Jr.
C – Peter Julius, Mt. Bethel, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Nigel Broome, Christian Heritage, Jr.
G – Devon McField, Hebron Christian, Sr.
G – CJ Harper, Paideia, Sr.
G – Jaden McCullough, Holy Innocents’, So.
F – Cam Selig, Darlington, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Shane Goines, Mt. Paran, So.
G – Grant Robich, North Cobb Christian, Jr.
G – Isaiah Chandler, North Cobb Christian, Jr.
G – Demetrius Brown, Calvary Day, Sr.
G – Cameron Cannon, Lovett, Jr.
G – Kyree Taylor, Greenforest, Jr.
W – Jaylen Samuel, St. Francis, Jr.
W – Lorenzo McCorvey, Walker, Jr.
W – Darrell Dickens III, Mt. Vernon, Sr.
F – Baer Bailey, GAC, So.
F – Khalid Worthy, Holy Innocents’, Sr.

Girls Honors

2025-26 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: Kate Harpring, Marist, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, So.
G – Coco Rudolph, Grayson, Sr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Sr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Jr.
W – Carib Morris, South Forsyth, Fr.

SECOND TEAM
G – London Smith, Newton, Jr.
G – Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, Sr.
G – Leah DeWitt, Marietta, So.
W – Gabby Minus, Hebron Christian, Sr.
F – Finley Parker, River Ridge, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Kenzie Hinkson, North Paulding, So.
G – Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, So.
G – Nalani Gainey, Seckinger, Sr.
G – Lydia Ledford, Buford, Sr.
G – Ella David, Oconee County, Fr.
G – Camryn Golston, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Deyva Davis, Milton, Jr.
G – Taryn Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
G – Bristol Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
F – Morgan Landrum, North Paulding, Jr.
C – Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’, So.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Wesley Willis, North Paulding (30-2; State Champs; First title in program history; Outright Region 5 Champs)
Player of the Year: Coco Rudolph, Grayson, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Carib Morris, South Forsyth, Fr.
Best Scorer: Carib Morris, South Forsyth, Fr.
Best Shooter: Carib Morris, South Forsyth, Fr.
Best Rebounder: Morgan Landrum, North Paulding, Jr.
Best Passer: Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Aeris Macon, Hillgrove, Sr.
Most Underrated: Danica Taylor, Mill Creek, Sr.
Most Improved: Kaliyah Oliver, Carrollton, Jr. (Improved from 4.8 ppg/1.8 rpg/0.8 apg/0.7 spg to 16.4 ppg/6.2 rpg/2.1 apg/1.6 spg)
Most Improved Team: Valdosta 23-6 (Improved from 9-17; Sweet 16; Region 1 Runner-Up)

FIRST TEAM
G – London Smith, Newton, Jr.
G – Leah DeWitt, Marietta, So.
G – Coco Rudolph, Grayson, Sr.
G – Lydia Ledford, Buford, Sr.
W – Carib Morris, South Forsyth, Fr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, So.
G – Kenzie Hinkson, North Paulding, So.
W – E’miah Fields, Buford, Jr.
W – Kaleigh Heywood, Collins Hill, Sr.
F – Morgan Landrum, North Paulding, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Kimya Jones, Carrollton, Sr.
G – Tobi Owolabi, Norcross, Jr.
G – Savannah Aparicio, Etowah, Jr.
G – Justyce McCoy, Brookwood, Sr.
G – Kalee Hinkson, North Paulding, Jr.
G – Saniya Sharper, Archer, Jr.
W – Taylor Liberal, Brookwood, So.
W – Peace Ashina, South Gwinnett, Sr.
W – Saniya Binion, Campbell, Sr.
W – Kayla Jackson, Lowndes, Sr.
W – Jamyce Solomon, Westlake, So.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Eric Herrick, Creekview (27-5; State Champs; First title in program history; Beat No. 1 & No. 2 in state playoffs; Beat River Ridge for first time since 2020)
Player of the Year: Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jayden Whelchel, Sequoyah
Best Scorer: Gabriella Benjamin, Lakeside-DeKalb, Jr.
Best Shooter: Gabriella Benjamin, Lakeside-DeKalb, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Jadeah Marshall, Loganville, Sr.
Best Passer: Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jadeah Marshall, Loganville, Sr.
Most Underrated: Alyssia Bandele, Tri-Cities, Sr.
Most Improved: Mackenzee Williams, Woodward Academy, Jr. (Improved from 12.9 ppg/5.1 rpg/2.5 apg/3.1 spg/1 bpg to 22.9 ppg/8.1 rpg/2.9 apg/5.6 spg/1.3 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Loganville 25-4 (Improved from 10-16; Elite 8; Outright Region 8 Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Nalani Gainey, Seckinger, Sr.
G – Deyva Davis, Milton, Jr.
G – Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, Sr.
G – Makayla Roberson, River Ridge, Sr.
F – Finley Parker, River Ridge, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Mackenzee Williams, Woodward Academy, Jr.
G – Carly Bass, Sequoyah, Jr.
G – Abbey Bensman, Pope, Sr.
F – Nimah Ibidunni, Alexander, Jr.
C – Jadeah Marshall, Loganville, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Janiyah Blevins, Bradwell Institute, Jr.
G – Devin Furgess, New Manchester, Jr.
G – Camya Hutcherson, Lee County, Jr.
G – Mikayla Dunston, Morrow, Sr.
G – Kyla Cantey, River Ridge, Sr.
G – Martin Davis, Brunswick, Sr.
G – Lauryn Cooper, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Jasmine Porter, Coffee, Sr.
G – Gabriella Benjamin, Lakeside-DeKalb, Jr.
W – Caroline Young, Milton, Sr.
F – Michelle Ezumah, Lanier, Jr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Kim Hixon, Marist (30-2; State Champs; Outright Region 5 Champs; Undefeated in Georgia)
Player of the Year: Kate Harpring, Marist, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Londyn Lane, Eagle’s Landing
Best Scorer: Kate Harpring, Marist, Sr.
Best Shooter: Cayden Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Lindsey Kopacek, Starr’s Mill, Jr.
Best Passer: Aubrey Norris, Jones County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Lindsey Kopacek, Starr’s Mill, Jr.
Most Underrated: Janelle Turner, Warner Robins, Sr.
Most Improved: Maliha Harris, Creekside, So. (Improved from 7.1 ppg/2.4 rpg/1.1 apg/1 spg/32 3PTM to 15.8 ppg/4.4 rpg/2.2 apg/2.6 spg/63 3PTM)
Most Improved Team: ELCA 14-13 (Improved from 3-21)

FIRST TEAM
G – Cayden Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
G – Devin Bockman, Midtown, Sr.
G – Aubriyana Camp, Dalton, Jr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Sr.
C – Lindsey Kopacek, Starr’s Mill, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Aubrey Norris, Jones County, Sr.
G – Laura Frances Willis, North Oconee, Sr.
W – Kamiyah Adams, Jones County, Sr.
F – Kennedy Deese, Kell, Sr.
C – Lawson Monroe, Pace Academy, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jada Little, Woodland-Stockbridge, Jr.
G – Sydnee Hunter, Creekside, Jr.
G – Maliha Harris, Creekside, So.
G – Kaytlin Arnold, Cartersville, Sr.
G – Maliyah Gilbert, Kell, Jr.
G – Asiah Thompson, Kell, Jr.
G – Bailee Canty, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.
G – Emery Silvers, Dalton, So.
W – Kennedy Bradshaw, Warner Robins, Sr.
W – Leah Pollack, North Oconee, So.
C – Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, Sr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Greg Elkins, Heritage-Catoosa (28-4; State Champs; First title in program history; Outright Region 7 Champs; Rallied from down 10 points with 4:46 left in 3Q in title game)
Player of the Year: Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, So.
Freshman of the Year: Ella David, Oconee County
Best Scorer: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Jr.
Best Shooter: Ella David, Oconee County, Fr.
Best Rebounder: Maleyah Hines, Monroe, Fr.
Best Passer: Bristol Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Jr.
Most Underrated: Ema Tanner, Heritage-Catoosa, Sr.
Most Improved: Lilly Abbott, Dawson County, So. (Improved from 1.7 ppg/1.9 rpg to 16.4 ppg/6.8 rpg/3.1 apg/2 spg)
Most Improved Team: Ridgeland 24-5 (Improved from 5-21; Sweet 16; Most wins in 22 years)

FIRST TEAM
G – Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, So.
G – Bristol Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
G – Claire Carlson, Cherokee Bluff, Sr.
G – Ella David, Oconee County, Fr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Angel Thomas, Luella, Sr.
G – Ellison Steinhauer, Pickens, Sr.
G – JaMiah Lewis, Ridgeland, Sr.
F – Paisley Collins, Heritage-Catoosa, So.
C – Naima Foster, Luella, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ali Jae Bull, Chestatee, So.
G – Jace Sanderson, Gilmer, Jr.
G – Lilly Abbott, Dawson County, So.
G – Tori Epps, Heritage-Catoosa, Sr.
G – Keira Brooks, Stephenson, Sr.
G – Aniyah Wright, Groves, Sr.
G – Sheniyah Philpot, Troup County, Sr.
G – Taylor McKinzy, Monroe, Jr.
G – Imari Thompson, Luella, Fr.
C – Suri Clark, Baldwin, Jr.
C – Taylor Young, Jenkins, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Chris Tipton, Murray County (27-4; State Champs; First state title since 1965; Outright Region 7 Champs; Lost Miley McClure to ACL tear)
Player of the Year: Callan Ledford, Murray County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Bristol Davis, Union County
Best Scorer: Chabria Tate, Laney, Sr.
Best Shooter: Jersey-Rae Loy, Ringgold, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, Jr.
Best Passer: Blaklee Ledford, Murray County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Makayla Williams, Appling County, So.
Most Underrated: Naomi Hulett, North Murray, Fr.
Most Improved: Marlana White, Hardaway, So. (Improved from 2.7 ppg/1.5 rpg/0.5 spg/0 bpg to 10.3 ppg/7.9 rpg/1.8 spg/1 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Salem 16-13 (Improved from 4-23; State Playoffs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Blaklee Ledford, Murray County, So.
G – Kerri Fluellen, Josey, Sr.
G – Chabria Tate, Laney, Jr.
G – Callan Ledford, Murray County, Sr.
F – Za’Miyah Jenkins, Josey, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Paris Rosser, Thomson, Sr.
G – Kiasia Montgomery, Hart County, Sr.
W – Domonique Billue, Westside-Macon, So.
W – Azil Hazzard, Therrell, Sr.
F – Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Regan Trlica, Union County, Jr
G – Janise McCoy, Columbia, So.
G – Greenlee Lumpkin, Coahulla Creek, Jr.
G – Cydney Burke, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Chasity Woods, KIPP Atlanta, So.
G – Brooke Shipp, Shaw, Sr.
G – Jersey-Rae Loy, Ringgold, Jr.
G – Bristol Davis, Union County, Fr.
G – Taylor Talton, Westside-Macon, Sr.
F – Kendall Campbell, Columbia, Sr.
F – Marlana White, Hardaway, So.

Class A D-I

Coach of the Year: Danielle Lowther, East Laurens (28-4; State Champs; First title in program history; Region 2 Tournament Champs; Graduated top three scorers)
Player of the Year: Ja’Ziyah Foster, Lamar County, So.
Freshman of the Year: Millie Southards, Rabun County
Best Scorer: Marnay’jah Reynolds, Bacon County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Maggie Ledford, Fannin County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Deanna Lowther, East Laurens, Sr.
Best Passer: Millie Southards, Rabun County, Fr.
Best Shot Blocker: Makayla Thomas, Bacon County, Jr.
Most Underrated: Addy Beth Owens, Rabun County, Jr.
Most Improved: Jameria Bing, East Laurens, Sr. (Improved from 3.2 ppg/1.4 rpg/0.5 apg/0.6 spg/14 3PTM to 14.4 ppg/3.1 rpg/2.1 apg/1.9 spg/62 3PTM)
Most Improved Team: Bacon County 26-3 (Improved from 12-11; Elite 8; Region 1 Regular Season Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Millie Southards, Rabun County, Fr.
G – Journey Waller, Putnam County, Jr.
G – Audrey Lunsford, Elbert County, Jr.
F – Deanna Lowther, East Laurens, Sr.
C – Ja’Ziyah Foster, Lamar County, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Justyce Cole, Thomasville, Fr.
G – Jaydah Baker, Putnam County, Fr.
G – Jade Kitchens, Washington County, Jr.
C – Reese Lewis, Fannin County, Sr.
C – Marley Derringer, Bremen, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Izzie Jabaley, Fannin County, Jr.
G – Khloie Stanley, ACE, So.
G – Jayla Brooks, Thomasville, So.
G – Marnay’jah Reynolds, Bacon County, Jr.
G – Adelyn Thompson, Rabun County, Jr.
W – Azhia Kendall, Heard County, So.
F – Kamri Sanders, Model, So.
F – Garyunna Mitchell, East Laurens, Fr.
C – Harmony Bryant, Thomasville, So.
C – Makayla Thomas, Bacon County, Jr.
C – Niya Daniels, Commerce, Fr.

Class A D-II

Coach of the Year: Santita Coon, Wilcox County (29-1; Repeat State Champs; Undefeated in Class A D-II)
Player of the Year: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Ayla Sanford, Trion
Best Scorer: Courtney Bray, Warren County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Courtney Bray, Warren County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, Jr.
Best Passer: Jasmine Mikell, Bryan County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Janiyah Smith, Turner County, So.
Most Underrated: Ava Thompson, Towns County, So.
Most Improved: Janiyah Smith, Turner County, So. (Improved from 5 ppg/6 rpg to 14 ppg/16 rpg/4 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Terrell County 24-5 (Improved from 13-12; Elite 8; Outright Region 1 Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Shamauri Martin, Wilcox County, Jr.
W – Morgan Cochran, Macon County, Sr.
W – Samaria Young, Washington-Wilkes, So.
F – Jamesen Hollomon, Schley County, Jr.
C – Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jasmine Mikell, Bryan County, Sr.
G – Christiona Farmer, Charlton County, Sr.
G – Ca’Tavia Bennett, Greenville, Sr.
G – Zion Saffore, Metter, Jr.
W – Jaliah Roberts, Screven County, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Courtney Bray, Warren County, Sr.
G – Jailee Allen, Warren County, Sr.
G – Ja’Kieria Frazier, Pelham, Sr.
G – Ja’Kari Northcutt, Atkinson County, Jr.
G – Aalunah Edwards, Turner County, Jr.
G – Nikita James, Wheeler County, Sr.
G – Jada Rushing, Terrell County, Jr.
G – Alasia Montgomery, Taylor County, Sr.
G – Ty’Kristiany Jones, Telfair County, So.
F – Melaya Andrews, Bowdon, Sr.
C – Layla Mincey, Bryan County, So.

Class 3A-1A Private

Coach of the Year: Jessica Guarneri, GAC (23-9; Final 4; Region 6-3A Regular Season Champs; Lost two starters to ACL tears; Two double-digit wins over Top 10 teams in State Playoffs)
Player of the Year: Gabby Minus, Hebron Christian, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Peyton Frazier, GAC
Best Scorer: Taryn Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
Best Shooter: Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’, So.
Best Passer: Annaka Hembree, Christian Heritage, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Aaniyah Branch, Holy Innocents’, So.
Most Underrated: Dru Jeckewicz, GAC, Jr.
Most Improved: Brinley O’Ferrall, Christian Heritage, So. (Improved from 8.6 ppg/5.3 rpg/2.6 apg/3.1 spg to 12.9 ppg/6.3 rpg/4.3 apg/3.8 spg)
Most Improved Team: Landmark Christian 11-14 (Improved from 3-15)

FIRST TEAM
G – Camryn Golston, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, Jr.
G – Taryn Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
W – Gabby Minus, Hebron Christian, Sr.
C – Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Madison Bennett, Trinity Christian, Jr.
G – Amelia Newman, Whitefield Academy, So.
G – Alanna Beckham, Hebron Christian, Sr.
G – Nariah Nelson, Hebron Christian, Sr.
W – Sophia Louis-Pierre, Galloway, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Makayla Weaver, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
G – Kendall Lawson, Athens Academy, Jr.
G – Millie Pugmire, Athens Academy, Jr.
G – Annaka Hembree, Christian Heritage, So.
G – Riley Gallagher, Lovett, So.
W – Milan Johnson, GAC, Jr.
W – Carly Bramlett, Christian Heritage, Sr.
F – Peyton Frazier, GAC, Fr.
C – Kobi Barnes, Hebron Christian, Sr.
C – Aila Courtenay, St. Francis, Jr.
C – Aaniyah Branch, Holy Innocents’, So.

Coaches' Corner

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If there are any corrections or updates, please reach me @KyleSandy355 on twitter or kylesandy355@gmail.com. With many jobs in the state opening every year, there is always a chance for errors, incorrect reports or last second changes. As a community, lets try to collect as much accurate information as possible. Thank you for all your help.

Updated 4/2

BOYS

Banks County – Chad Bridges – Franklin County Girls HC
Towns County – Alan Rogers – Girls HC
McIntosh
Wesleyan
Islands – Terry Hines – Jenkins
East Jackson – Aric Mawdesley – Girls HC
Gilmer
Berrien
Southeast Whitfield – Nico McElrath – Christian Heritage AC
Blessed Trinity – Brian Marks – King’s Ridge Boys & Girls HC
Thomas County Central – Modzelle Atkins – Asst. on staff
Worth County
Tucker
Etowah
Social Circle – Vernon Denmark – Forest Park
Miller Grove
New Hampstead – Billy Thompson – Savannah Country Day AC
Dooly County
North Cobb – Filled
Central-Talbotton
Walnut Grove
Lakeside-Evans
Hardaway
Westside-Macon
Jackson
Oglethorpe County
Appling County – Kameron Dixon – Claxton AC
Upson-Lee
Wilkinson County
Carrollton
ML King
Druid Hills
Perry
Jenkins – Bakari Bryant – New Hampstead
Mundy’s Mill
Union County
Alpharetta
Cartersville
Glynn Academy – Marquice Jones – McIntosh County Academy
McIntosh County Academy
Benedictine
Central Gwinnett
Forest Park
Crisp County
King’s Ridge
Troup County
Randolph-Clay

GIRLS

Milton – Triston Cooper – Interim HC
Calhoun – Kayla Aiken – Asst. on staff
Lovett
Wesleyan
Towns County – Stephen Stuart – Mountain View Boys AC
Berrien
Spencer
Discovery
Tattnall County – Tyshawn Steger – Track/MS Football
Southeast Bulloch
Sprayberry
Eagle’s Landing
McDonough
Savannah Christian
Duluth – Linsey Marchese – Dacula AC
ACE
Gainesville – Jan Azar – Hebron Christian
Union County – Corey Garrett – Boys HC
Wilkinson County
Lakeside-Evans
Greene County
Westside-Macon
Northeast-Macon
Coosa – Michael Roberson – Asst. on staff
Effingham County
Pierce County – Lacie Evans – Former Pierce County HC
East Hall
Riverdale
Hebron Christian
Chamblee
Darlington
Calvary Day – Kevin Furtado – Effingham County
Morgan County
East Jackson – Rhonda Whelchel – Asst. on staff
Rome
Savannah Country Day – Fallon Page – Athletics Coordinator
Peach County – Khayla Brown – Asst. on staff
Langston Hughes
Savannah – Shaquanda Middleton – Asst. on staff
Richmond Academy
Lithonia
Therrell – Filled
Newnan
King’s Ridge
Greenbrier
Franklin County

Prospective Assistant Coaches

PROSPECTIVE ASSISTANT COACHES

Antonio Wade – thecoach_wade@icloud.com – 678-599-1430
Fulton County Schools (Northside only) — Girls ONLY — Open to coaching the Feeder Program as well.
Yuseff Carpenter – yuseffc21@yahoo.com – 404-290-4159 — Boys — Metro Atlanta — GA Tapp Teaching Certification
Braedan Thomas – braedanthomas15@gmail.com – 678-650-5321 – Boys – Interested in HS or MS – North Metro Area – Certified in History 6-12
Nicholas Baynes – nicholasbaynes9@gmail.com – 678-975-0278 – Boys/Girls – Para Certificate/Clerk
Wright Kimbro – Kimbrowright@gmail.com – 229-563-3514 – Boys
Martist Jackson – coach.m.jackson@gmail.com – 843-245-8112 – Boys/Girls – CSRA but open to other areas – GATAPP PE/Para Certified — Interested in MS/Feeder/JV/Varsity
San Rozier – rsanmarteen@gmail.com – 678-877-6381 – Boys – Metro Atlanta
Jamarcus Scott – jamarcusscott85@gmail.com – (229) 815-2177 – Boys/Girls – Willing to coach anywhere
Michael D. Young – mtlbasketballmentor@gmail.com – 470-661-8233 – Girls/Boys – Metro Atlanta/Bibb County – Para certified
Briana Nixon – nixon.briana10@gmail.com – 470-534-4974 – Girls – Cobb/North Fulton/Metro – Parapro