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Spielin’ & Dealin’ Ep. 12: State Championship Recap

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Stegeman Coliseum & McCamish Pavilion were the perfect hosts to an incredible season ending week of GHSA basketball as 16 state champions were crowned. Kyle Sandy finished 13-3 on his state championship picks, losing his three games by a combined 7 points. Recaps of each championship game are included with special soundbytes from state champs: Clarence Jackson (Wilco), Alex Jones (Buford), Greg Blythe (Pace Academy), Rory Welsh (Langston Hughes), Larry Thompson (Greenforest), Tye Fagan (Upson-Lee), state runner-up Aaron Parr (St. Pius), Devonta Pullins (South Atlanta) and PJ Horne (Tift County).

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State Championship Top Performers

Girls

Tatyana Wyatt – Columbus
27 points (7-18 FG; 3-7 3PT; 10-10 FT) 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 5 blocks

De’sha Benjamin – Laney
25 points (10-21 FG; 0-2 3PT; 5-10 FT) 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 5 blocks

Jaiden Hamilton – Laney
22 points (8-16 FG; 0-3 3PT; 6-8 FT) 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Ja’Nya Love-Hill – Carver-Columbus
25 points (8-21 FG; 1-4 3PT; 8-13 FT) 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals

Tory Ozment – Buford
18 points (7-17 FG; 4-7 3PT), 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals

Kamiyah Street – Mays
26 points (9-21 FG; 0-4 3PT; 8-11 FT) 6 rebounds, 4 assists

Que Morrison – McEachern
24 points (7-16 FG; 2-6 3PT; 8-12 FT) 6 rebounds, 4 assists

Vanessa Blagmon – Norcross
23 points (10-23 FG; 1-5 3PT; 1-5 FT) 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Mikayla Coombs – Wesleyan
17 points (6-13 FG; 2-6 3PT; 3-4 FT) 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals

Ogheneruona Uwusiaba – Southwest DeKalb
16 points (8-12 FG; 0-1 FT) 16 rebounds, 1 block

Judasia Hills – Beach
19 points (6-11 FG; 1-1 3PT; 6-7 FT) 12 rebounds

Boys

Phlan Fleming – Cedar Shoals
30 points (11-24 FG; 1-7 3PT; 7-8 FT) 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Wendell Carter – Pace Academy
20 points (6-11 FG; 1-2 3PT; 7-13 FT) 17 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Marcus Watson – Buford
27 points (8-16 FG; 2-5 3PT; 9-13 FT) 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks

Rashun Williams – Calhoun County
25 points (8-21 FG; 2-8 3PT; 7-11 FT) 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 block

Landers Nolley – Langston Hughes
26 points (7-12 FG; 1-1 3PT; 11-12 FT) 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Justin Forrest – Greenforest
36 points (9-15 FG; 5-10 3PT; 13-15 FT) 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

Everett Lane – St. Pius X
29 points (9-20 FG; 7-15 3PT; 4-7 FT) 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals

Tye Fagan – Upson-Lee
20 points (8-18 FG; 1-6 3PT; 3-4 FT) 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Tyler Thornton – South Atlanta
11 points (4-8 FG; 3-7 FT) 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 4 blocks

Micah Johnson – Tift County
24 points (4-11 FG; 0-2 3PT; 16-18 FT) 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Derrick Cook – Langston Hughes
19 points (8-15 FG; 1-2 3PT; 2-3 FT) 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

GHSA, GHSA Basketball, Honors

2016-17 GHSA All-State Boys Basketball Honors

Sandy’s Spiel Mr. Basketball: Chuma Okeke, Westlake, Sr.

All-Georgia

FIRST TEAM
G – Collin Sexton, Pebblebrook, Sr.
G – Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Jr.
F – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, So.
F – Chuma Okeke, Westlake, Sr.
C – Wendell Carter, Pace Academy, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Will Richardson, Liberty County, Jr.
G – MJ Walker, Jonesboro, Sr.
F – Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Jr.
G – DeAundrae Ballard, SACA, Sr.
C – Ikey Obiagu, Greenforest, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ashton Hagans, Newton, So.
F – Demiere Brown, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
F – Rayshaun Hammonds, Norcross, Sr.
G – Alex O’Connell, Milton, Sr.
G – Al Durham, Berkmar, Sr.
G – Davion Mitchell, Liberty County, Sr.
G – Isaiah Hart, Whitefield Academy, Sr.
G – Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Jr.
F – PJ Horne, Tift County, Sr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, So.
G – Phlan Fleming, Cedar Shoals, Sr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Eric Holland, Tift County (29-2 State Champs; Defeated three nationally ranked teams en route to championship including No. 1, 2, 4 & 7 in the state)
Player of the Year: Chuma Okeke, Westlake, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Toneari Lane, Parkview
Best Scorer: Collin Sexton, Pebblebrook, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Chuma Okeke, Westlake, Sr.
Best Passer: Ashton Hagans, Newton, So.
Best Shot Blocker: TJ Massenburg, Shiloh, Sr.
Most Underrated: Adam Flagler, Duluth, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Roswell 21-6 (Region 4 regular season champs; Improved from 10-16)
Most Improved: CJ Smith, Forsyth Central, Sr. (Improved from 7.6 ppg/1.3 rpg/0.9 apg/0.4 spg to 19.1 ppg/3.5 rpg/2.7 apg/1.8 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Collin Sexton, Pebblebrook, Sr.
G – Ashton Hagans, Newton, So.
F – Chuma Okeke, Westlake, Sr.
F – Isaac Okoro, McEachern, So.
F – Rayshaun Hammonds, Norcross, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Alex O’Connell, Milton, Sr.
G – JD Notae, Newton, Sr.
G – Al Durham, Berkmar, Sr.
F – PJ Horne, Tift County, Sr.
F – EJ Montgomery, Wheeler, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Isaiah Miller, Newton, Sr.
G – Darius Perry, Wheeler, Sr.
G – Elias Harden, Pebblebrook, Sr.
F – Evan Cole, South Forsyth, Sr.
G – Travis Anderson, Grayson, Jr.
G – Bubba Parham, Brookwood, Sr.
G – DeMierre Black, Hillgrove, Sr.
F – Lance Thomas, Norcross, Sr.
F – TJ Massenburg, Shiloh, Sr
G – Jay Estime, Berkmar, Sr.
G – Danny Lewis, Westlake, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Rory Welsh, Langston Hughes (25-8 State Champs; Won championship as three-seed with no home games; Played without D-I signee for final weeks of season)
Player of the Year: Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Donovan Shipp, Sequoyah
Best Scorer: MJ Walker, Jonesboro, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Deon Berrien, Lakeside-Evans, Sr.
Best Passer: Xavier Bledson, Gainesville, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kyler Ingram, Cambridge, Jr.
Most Underrated: Bailey Minor, Gainesville, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Alpharetta 25-4 (Region 7 regular season champs; Improved from 10-18)
Most Improved: Arusha Hunter, Dacula, Jr. (Improved from 4.2 ppg/2.3 rpg to 17.3 ppg/4.9 rpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – MJ Walker, Jonesboro, Sr.
G – Landers Nolley, Langston Hughes, Jr.
G – Kane Williams, South Paulding, Sr.
G – Trey Doomes, Allatoona, Jr.
F – Ja’Cori Wilson, South Paulding, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Avery Wilson, Forest Park, Sr.
G – Jordan Thomas, Heritage-Conyers, Sr.
G – Trevin Wade, South Cobb, Jr.
G – Derrick Cook, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – Isaiah Banks, Heritage-Conyers, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Arusha Hunter, Dacula, Jr.
G – Kalen Williams, Lakeside-Evans, So.
F – Deon Berrien, Lakeside-Evans, Sr.
G – Justin Brown, Northview, Jr.
G – LaTrell Tate, Osborne, Sr.
G – Brandon Barron, Alpharetta, So.
G – Grant Howard, Alexander, Jr.
F – Tyson Jackson, Creekside, Jr.
G – Alex Watson, Pope, Sr.
G – Dereck Lampkin, Brunswick, Sr.
G – Bryce Latimer, Stephenson, Jr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Eddie Martin, Buford (29-2 State Champs; Undefeated in Georgia; Defeated Cedar Shoals four times)
Player of the Year: Marcus Watson, Buford, So.
Freshman of the Year: Tailique Williams, Harris County
Best Scorer: Marcus Watson, Buford, So.
Best Rebounder: JaQuavius Hayes, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
Best Passer: Alex Jones, Buford, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Aquavious Fanning, Harris County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Jashun McNeil, Clarkston, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Buford 29-2 (State Champions; Improved from 16-12)
Most Improved: Kavonte Ivery, Stockbridge, Jr. (Improved from 11.1 ppg to 18.9 ppg/11.6 rpg/3 spg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Phlan Fleming, Cedar Shoals, Sr.
G – Alex Jones, Buford, Jr.
G – Nelson Phillips, Warner Robins, Jr.
F – Noah Gurley, Fayette County, Sr.
F – Marcus Watson, Buford, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Tae Hardy, Miller Grove, Sr.
G – Oronte’ Anderson, New Hampstead, Sr.
F – Kavonte Ivery, Stockbridge, Jr.
F – JaQuavius Hayes, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
F – Josh Linder, Veterans, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Elijah Jenkins, Riverwood, Sr.
G – Jalen Cobb, Columbia, Sr.
F – Terrance Boykin, Columbia, Jr.
G – Darius Giles, Arabia Mountain, Sr.
G – Austin Nesmith, Fayette County, Sr.
F – Mohammed Abubukar, Eagle’s Landing, Sr.
G – Wesley Simpson, Union Grove, Jr.
F – Glenn Robinson, Chamblee, Sr.
G – Ceaunte Zachery, Lithia Springs, Sr.
G – Jacolbey Owens, Warner Robins, Jr.
F – Cameron Harvey, Statesboro, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Aaron Parr, St. Pius (24-8 State Runner-Up; First championship appearance since 1992; No current D-I players; Started season 6-5)
Player of the Year: Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Jacorrei Turner, Woodward Academy
Best Scorer: Javon Greene, Henry County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Travon Walker, Upson-Lee, So.
Best Passer: Kris Gardner, Westover, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Cordale Scott, Northside-Columbus, Sr.
Most Underrated: Julian Cameron, Woodward Academy, Sr.
Most Improved Team: LaFayette 23-5 (First home playoff win in school history; First Sweet 16 appearance in five years; Improved from 12-13)
Most Improved: Desmeontay Dyer, Eastside, Sr. (Improved from JV to 17.7 ppg/10.8 rpg/2.8 spg on Varsity)

FIRST TEAM
G – Tye Fagan, Upson-Lee, Jr.
G – Javon Greene, Henry County, Sr.
G – Keiodre Perry, Eastside, Sr.
G – Damion Rosser, Henry County, Sr.
G – Daniel Melvin, Carver-Columbus, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Cameron Holden, Mary Persons, Jr.
G – Jaylon Pugh, Cartersville, Jr.
G – Laperion Perry, LaGrange, Sr.
G – Kris Gardner, Westover, Jr.
F – Evan Jester, Sandy Creek, Sr.

Honorable Mention
C – Ahsan Asadullah, North Clayton, Sr.
G – Zyrice Scott, Upson-Lee, So.
F – Jordan Foote, Druid Hills, Sr.
F – Moses Williams, Richmond Academy, Sr.
G – DT Stephens, Richmond Academy, Jr.
G – Radaren Johnson, Thomson, Sr.
G – Alex Kelehear, LaFayette, So.
G – Everett Lane, St. Pius, Jr.
F – John Ward, White County, Sr.
F – De’Undra Singleton, Stephens County, Jr.
G – Desmeontay Dyer, Eastside, Sr.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Jamond Sims, Morgan County (25-6 State Runner-Up; Returned to title game after losing three D-I signees; Only three seniors; Three sophomores play prominent role – two start)
Player of the Year: Wendell Carter, Pace Academy, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Courtney Greene, Rutland
Best Scorer: Will Richardson, Liberty County, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Wendell Carter, Pace Academy, Sr.
Best Passer: Porter Law, Calhoun, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Wendell Carter, Pace Academy, Sr.
Most Underrated: Tyonn Stuckey, Redan, Sr.
Most Improved Team: Sonoraville 22-8 (Best record in school history; Improved from 11-13)
Most Improved: Ulysses Williams, Monroe, Sr. (Improved from 6.7 ppg/3 rpg/1.1 spg to 21.2 ppg/7.2rpg/2.9 spg/1.7 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Will Richardson, Liberty County, Jr.
G – Davion Mitchell, Liberty County, Sr.
F – Khavon Moore, Westside-Macon, Jr.
F – Trevion Lamar, Jenkins, Sr.
C – Wendell Carter, Pace Academy, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Ryan Greer, Lovett, So.
G – Antarious McCoy, Central-Macon, Sr.
G – Trae Broadnax, Islands, So.
F – Isaiah Kelly, Pace Academy, Jr.
F – Jaylin Williams, Brantley County, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Quentavious Dean, Crisp County, Sr.
G – Alec Woodard, Morgan County, So.
G – Tyonn Stuckey, Redan, Sr.
G – Justin Cave, Islands, Sr.
G – Zach Pulley, Lumpkin County, Sr.
F – Chapin Rierson, Calhoun, Sr.
G – Zion Williams, Jenkins, Sr.
G – Luke Cooper, East Hall, Jr.
F – Tyler Phillips, Coahulla Creek, Sr.
F – Charlie O’Briant, Greater Atlanta Christian, Sr.
F – Jamari Dean, Cedar Grove, Jr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Michael Reddick, South Atlanta (29-1 State Champs; Undefeated in Georgia; Won state championship by 35; Won Peach State Classic)
Player of the Year: Kameron Pauldo, Dublin, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis
Best Scorer: Kameron Pauldo, Dublin, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Reggie Perry, Thomasville, Jr.
Best Passer: Darius Bonds, Banks County, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Dylan Orr, Banks County, Jr.
Most Underrated: Darius Dunn, Northeast-Macon, So.
Most Improved Team: Glenn Hills 16-10 (Improved from 3-19)
Most Improved: Laberton Sims, Toombs County, Sr. (Improved from 1.8 ppg/1.8 rpg at Tift County to 14.1 ppg/11.1 rpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Kameron Pauldo, Dublin, Jr.
G – Jaylan McKinney, Swainsboro, Jr.
G – Carl Johnson, Putnam County, Sr.
F – Reggie Perry, Thomasville, Jr.
F – Tyler Thornton, South Atlanta, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Devonta Pullins, South Atlanta, Sr.
G – Aaron Ridley, Southwest-Macon, Sr.
G – Deandre Barton, Butler, Sr.
G – Jay Shropshire, Chattooga, Sr.
F – Kahmal Wiley, Banks County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ashton Bonner, Monticello, Jr.
G – Isaiah Foster, Chattooga, Sr.
F – Corey Moore, Therrell, Sr.
G – Justin Phillips, Westside-Augusta, Sr.
G – Tahj Jones, Vidalia, Jr.
C – Timmy Sellers, Glenn Hills, Jr.
F – Dylan Orr, Banks County, Jr.
G – Stavon Griggs, KIPP Atlanta, Sr.
F – Ja’Queze Kirby, Jeff Davis, Fr.
G – Donald Henley, Laney, Jr.
G – Braylon Sanders, Callaway, Sr.

Class A-Private

Coach of the Year: Drew Catlett, St. Francis (Finished 25-6; Final Four appearance playing only one senior, three freshmen and two sophomores)
Player of the Year: DeAundrae Ballard, SACA, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Dwon Odom, St. Francis
Best Scorer: Demiere Brown, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Victor Enoh, Greenforest, Sr.
Best Passer: Collier Schultz, Landmark Christian, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ikey Obiagu, Greenforest, Sr.
Most Underrated: Christian Koneman, Christian Heritage, Jr.
Most Improved Team: Aquinas 26-2 (Region 7 champions; Elite Eight; Improved from 11-8 in Coach Darren Douglas’ first year)
Most Improved: John Stewart, Hebron Christian, Sr. (Improved from 7 ppg/5 rpg to 15.1 ppg/6.9 rpg/3.1 bpg)

FIRST TEAM
G – Isaiah Hart, Whitefield Academy, Sr.
G – Justin Forrest, Greenforest, Sr.
F – DeAundrae Ballard, SACA, Sr.
F – Demiere Brown, North Cobb Christian, Sr.
C – Ikey Obiagu, Greenforest, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Dwon Odom, St. Francis, Fr.
G – Cole Smith, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Tre Gomillion, Aquinas, Jr.
G – Christian McLean, Wesleyan, Jr.
G – Tre Gober, Lakeview Academy, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Drew Cottrell, Lakeview Academy, Jr.
G – Calvin Slaughter, Tattnall Square Academy, Sr.
G – Quinn Richey, Mt. Pisgah, So.
F – Abayomi Iyiola, Greenforest, Sr.
F – Victor Enoh, Greenforest, Sr.
F – Jules Erving, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Jelani Shakir, Aquinas, Jr.
G – CJ Ackles, Mt. Zion-Carroll, Jr.
C – Walker Kessler, Landmark Christian, Fr.
F – Chase Ellis, St. Francis, Fr.
F – Eric Coleman, King’s Ridge, So.

Class A-Public

Coach of the Year: Dr. Aaron Geter Jr., Wilkinson County (25-7 State Champs; Repeat as champions; Ninth title)
Player of the Year: Rashun Williams, Calhoun County, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Keundre Campbell, Webster County
Best Scorer: Clarence Jackson, Wilkinson County, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Tamarrion Terry, Turner County, Sr.
Best Passer: Tyrese Brown, Marion County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ahmad Rand, Lincoln County, Sr.
Most Underrated: Josh Rodgers, Marion County, So.
Most Improved Team: Calhoun County 28-2 (Improved from 18-10; State Runner-Up)
Most Improved: Deondre Lester, Washington-Wilkes, So. (Improved from 5.5 ppg/1.8 rpg/1.4 apg to 15 ppg/4.1 rpg/3.5 apg/2.9 spg

FIRST TEAM
G – Clarence Jackson, Wilkinson County, Jr.
G – Clayton Jenkins, Macon County, Jr.
F – Rashun Williams, Calhoun County, Jr.
F – Tamarrion Terry, Turner County, Sr.
F – Ahmad Rand, Lincoln County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Laqueveus Nelson, Quitman County, So.
G – Jah’Nile Hill, Manchester, Jr.
G – JaQuavius Smith, Central-Talbotton, Jr.
F – T.K. McClendon, Treutlen, Sr.
F – Octavius Meadows, Bowdon, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jerrod Jones, Clinch County, Sr.
F – Trey Brown, Macon County, Jr.
G – Tyreke Williams, Taliaferro County, Jr.
G – Shahee Billings, Quitman County, Jr.
G – Maciah Gunby, Lincoln County, Jr.
G – Malik Foston, Georgia Military, So.
G – Lyn-J Dixon, Taylor County, Jr.
F – John Corbin, Taylor County, Sr.
G – Zuri Brown, Twiggs County, Sr.
G – Arkavious Lovett, Treutlen, So.
F – ZyTavian Hill, Central-Talbotton, Jr.

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2016-17 GHSA All-State Girls Basketball Honors

Class AAAAAAA

Player of the Year: Que Morrison, McEachern, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Que Morrison, McEachern, Sr.
G – Vanessa Blagmon, Norcross, Sr.
G – Endia Banks, Duluth, Sr.
G – Za’nautica Downs, Colquitt County, Jr.
C – N’dea Jones, Brookwood, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Lyndsey Whilby, McEachern, Sr.
G – Taylor Mason, Norcross, Sr.
F – Autumn Newby, Archer, Sr.
F – Diamond Hall, Colquitt County, Jr.
F – Simone Lett, Pebblebrook, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Chanel Wilson, McEachern, Jr.
G – Lexii Chatman, Newton, Jr.
F – Linsey Marchese, Archer, Sr.
F – Taylor Hosendove, Westlake, Jr.
G – Morgan Simmons, Mill Creek, Sr.
C – Jada Rice, Collins Hill, Jr.

Class AAAAAA

Player of the Year: Kamiyah Street, Mays, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Destiny Marshall, Grovetown, Sr.
G – Kamiyah Street, Mays, Sr.
G – Arsula Clark, Douglas County, Sr.
F – Shannon Titus, Northview, Sr.
C – Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Winder-Barrow, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Saadia Munford, Jonesboro, Sr.
G – Taylor Hawks, Gainesville, Sr.
F – Amari Robinson, Douglas County, So.
F – Ashlee Austin, Northview, So.
C – Destiny Thomas, Tri-Cities, So.

Honorable Mention
F – Bria Bass, Tucker, Sr.
F – Audrey Jordan, Harrison, Jr.
G – Genesis Bryant, Lovejoy, Fr.
G – Azhana Maxwell, ML King, Jr.
G – Sydney Tanguilig, Johns Creek, Sr.
G – Sienna Gore, Chattahoochee, Sr.

Class AAAAA

Player of the Year: Tory Ozment, Buford, Jr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Tory Ozment, Buford, Jr.
G – Kezia Holmes, Warner Robins, Sr.
F – Deasia Merrill, Villa Rica, So.
F – Taniyah Worth, Flowery Branch, Jr.
C – Jessika Carter, Harris County, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jada Walton, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.
G – Zamiya Passmore, Locust Grove, So.
C – Andeija Puckett, Griffin, Sr.
C – Taziha Fanning, Harris County, So.
C – Alexis Poole, Stockbridge, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Kiana Johnson, Lithia Springs, Sr.
G – Da’Ja Green, Morrow, Sr.
F – Nadia Marshall, Bainbridge, Jr.
C – Ogheneruona Uwusiaba, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.
C – Dominique Banks, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
G – Kiera Howard, Eagle’s Landing, Jr.

Class AAAA

Player of the Year: Tatyana Wyatt, Columbus, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Jasmine Robinson, Richmond Academy, Sr.
G – Brooke Moore, Henry County, Jr.
F – Tatyana Wyatt, Columbus, Sr.
C – Ariyah Copeland, Columbus, Sr.
C – Alana Davis, Cross Creek, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Anna McKendree, West Hall, Jr.
G – Abbie Franklin, Jefferson, Sr.
G – Mariah Igus, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
F – Timia Swanson, Americus-Sumter, Sr.
C – Olivia Cochran, Hardaway, Fr.

Honorable Mention
F – Kiana Banks, Spalding, Jr.
G – Emma Weynand, North Oconee, Sr.
F – Dawniqua Snead, Shaw, Sr.
G – Zaria Bankston, Luella, Jr.
G – Sarah Meadows, Ridgeland, Sr.
G – Shan’Qaylia Stanton, Sandy Creek, Sr.

Class AAA

Player of the Year: Robyn Benton, GAC, Jr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Daishai Almond, Peach County, Jr.
G – Tatyana Davis, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Alexis Pierce, Johnson-Savannah, Sr.
G – Robyn Benton, GAC, Jr.
F – Jana Johns, Calhoun, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Maeisha Teasley, Hart County, Sr.
G – Sy’Marieona Williams, Johnson-Savannah, Jr.
G – Mya Jones, Franklin County, Jr.
G – Kylah Mize, East Hall, Sr.
C – Quinn Barry, Lovett, Sr.

Honorable Mention
F – Judasia Hills, Beach, Sr.
F – Jayda Jackson, Cedar Grove, Jr.
G – Jazzmyn Elston, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
G – Tamiah Lewis, GAC, Sr.
G – NaTeari Chaney, Savannah, Jr.
C – Jada Clowers, Central-Macon, Jr.

Class AA

Player of the Year: De’sha Benjamin, Laney, Jr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Aubriana Bonner, Laney, Sr.
G – Julianne Brown, Bryan County, Sr.
F – De’sha Benjamin, Laney, Jr.
C – Victaria Saxton, Model, Jr.
C – Sabree Gallishaw, Washington, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kirstin Crook, Fitzgerald, Jr.
G – Dynesha Brown, Swainsboro, So.
F – Rykia Pennamon, Putnam County, Jr.
F – Shekinah Howard, Hapeville Charter, Jr.
F – Jahnaria Brown, Bleckley County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Savanna Scott, Rabun County, Sr.
F – Jaycie Bowen, Banks County, So.
G – Madison Abbott, Monticello, So.
G – Nijeria Jordan, Washington County, Jr.
C – Kimberly Harris, Heard County, Sr.
F – Destanee Wright, Dodge County, So.

Class A-Private

Player of the Year: Morgan Jones, Our Lady of Mercy, Jr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Morgan Jones, Our Lady of Mercy, Jr.
G – Mikayla Coombs, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Khayla Pointer, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
F – Maya Dodson, St. Francis, Sr.
C – Kasiyahna Kushkituah, St. Francis, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Anna Claire Atha, Darlington, Sr.
G – Hanna Grogan, Lakeview Academy, Sr.
G – Margaret Metz, Pinecrest Academy, Sr.
G – Cameron Swartz, Fellowship Christian, Jr.
G – Nichel Tampa, St. Francis, Sr.

Honorable Mention
F – Kalia Hubbard, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
F – Elizabeth Gibbs, Landmark Christian, So.
C – Uloma Enyogasi, Greenforest, Sr.
F – Kennedy Suttle, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
G – Regina Metz, Pinecrest Academy, Jr.
G – Sydney Rosant, Mt. Paran, So.

Class A-Public

Player of the Year: Brittany Davis, Greenville, Jr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Jasmine Larry, Macon County, Jr.
G – Le’Andrea Gillis, Treutlen, Jr.
G – Destiny Thomas, Pelham, Sr.
F – Brittany Davis, Greenville, Jr.
F – Zakiyah Office, Turner County, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Mahogany Randall, Pelham, Jr.
G – Savanna Walker, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
G – Jazmin Grayson, Woodville-Tompkins, So.
F – Jamiya McDaniel, Terrell County, Jr.
C – Lakaitlin Wright, Wheeler County, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Miya Byrd, Turner County, Fr.
G – India Wells, Telfair County, So.
G – Ny’Asia Howard, Telfair County, Jr.
C – Erykah Skinner, Macon County, Jr.
G – Ty’Shemia Ceaser, Quitman County, Jr.
G – Jamia Mobley, Mitchell County, Jr.

GHSA, Girls Basketball, Girls Rankings, Player Feature

Final 2016-17 Girls Rankings

Class AAAAAAA

  1. McEachern (26-6)
  2. Norcross (29-3)
  3. Collins Hill (25-5)
  4. Archer (25-5)
  5. Lambert (26-3)
  6. Westlake (22-8)
  7. Colquitt County (23-5)
  8. Mill Creek (25-5)
  9. Brookwood (21-7)
  10. Duluth (17-13)

Class AAAAAA

  1. Mays (22-9)
  2. Harrison (26-6)
  3. Northview (28-4)
  4. Lovejoy (26-5)
  5. Douglas County (26-4)
  6. Winder-Barrow (24-6)
  7. Tucker (22-7)
  8. Chattahoochee (22-7)
  9. Grovetown (21-8)
  10. Stephenson (20-11)

Class AAAAA

  1. Buford (29-2)
  2. Southwest DeKalb (27-5)
  3. Flowery Branch (24-7)
  4. Griffin (28-2)
  5. Warner Robins (27-2)
  6. Carrollton (29-2)
  7. Eagle’s Landing (26-4)
  8. Maynard Jackson (24-3)
  9. Arabia Mountain (20-6)
  10. McIntosh (20-9) 

Class AAAA

  1. Columbus (25-5)
  2. Carver-Columbus (26-5)
  3. Cross Creek (26-5)
  4. Sandy Creek (24-7)
  5. West Hall (23-6)
  6. Jefferson (24-6)
  7. Spalding (22-7)
  8. Henry County (21-8)
  9. North Oconee (22-6)
  10. Madison County (15-15)

Class AAA

  1. Beach (29-2)
  2. Johnson-Savannah (27-3)
  3. Greater Atlanta Christian (23-8)
  4. Morgan County (18-13)
  5. Central-Macon (20-6)
  6. Peach County (23-4)
  7. Tattnall County (17-13)
  8. Dawson County (12-18)
  9. Haralson County (26-5)
  10. Hart County (23-6) 

Class AA

  1. Laney (31-1)
  2. Rabun County (29-3)
  3. Model (25-6)
  4. Bleckley County (20-12)
  5. Fitzgerald (22-3)
  6. Bryan County (24-5)
  7. Hapeville Charter (21-7)
  8. Heard County (22-7)
  9. Dodge County (25-4)
  10. Dade County (20-9) 

Class A-Private

  1. Wesleyan (28-4)
  2. Holy Innocents’ (29-3)
  3. St. Francis (26-5)
  4. Lakeview Academy (26-5)
  5. Pinecrest Academy (21-7)
  6. Darlington (23-7)
  7. Stratford Academy (20-6)
  8. Prince Avenue (21-8)
  9. Calvary Day (22-5)
  10. Landmark Christian (22-5)

Class A-Public

  1. Pelham (30-1)
  2. Telfair County (27-3)
  3. Wheeler County (25-4)
  4. Woodville-Tompkins (24-6)
  5. Marion County (23-6)
  6. Treutlen (19-8)
  7. Hancock Central (22-6)
  8. Greenville (23-5)
  9. Wilcox County (21-7)
  10. Macon County (18-8)