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2024-25 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: Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Jr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
W – Bella Ragone, Mill Creek, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, Fr.
G – London Smith, Newton, So.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Sr.
F – Danielle Osho, Hebron Christian, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, Sr.
G – Lydia Ledford, Buford, Jr.
G – Londyn Walker, Milton, Sr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, So.
G – Leah DeWitt, Marietta, Fr.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Sr.
W – Finley Parker, River Ridge, So.
W – Jocelyn Faison, Langston Hughes, Sr.
C – Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Sr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Sr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Jawan Bailey, Newton (25-5; State Champs; First title in program history; Beat four ranked teams in state playoffs; Beat Grayson for state title after losing three times; Improved from 19-12)
Player of the Year: London Smith, Newton, So.
Freshman of the Year: Leah DeWitt, Marietta
Best Scorer: Leah DeWitt, Marietta, Fr.
Best Shooter: Avery Huffman, Denmark, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kyann Senior, Marietta, So.
Best Passer: Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, Fr.
Best Shot Blocker: Aeris Macon, Hillgrove, Jr.
Most Underrated: Alex Whitecliffe, Cherokee, Sr.
Most Improved: E’miah Fields, Buford, So. (Improved from 7.7 ppg/6 rpg/2 apg/1 spg to 18 ppg/9 rpg/3 apg/3 spg)
Most Improved Team: Brookwood 18-12 (Improved from 7-22; Region 7 Runner-Up; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, Sr.
G – London Smith, Newton, So.
G – Lydia Ledford, Buford, Jr.
W – Bella Ragone, Mill Creek, Jr.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Nalani Gainey, Central Gwinnett, Jr.
G – Daija Preston, Carrollton, Sr.
G – Leah DeWitt, Marietta, Fr.
G – Coco Rudolph, Grayson, Jr.
W – Ava Andrews, North Paulding, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Justyce McCoy, Brookwood, Jr.
G – Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, Fr.
G – Madison Moody, Cherokee, Jr.
G – Kaci Demps, Lowndes, Sr.
G – Annarose Tyre, Lambert, Sr.
G – Kaleigh Heywood, Collins Hill, Jr.
G – Gabbie Gliatta, North Forsyth, Jr.
W – E’miah Fields, Buford, So.
W – Miyah Holmes, Carrollton, Sr.
F – Morgan Landrum, North Paulding, So.
F – Justus Fitzgerald, Norcross, Sr.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Jason Taylor, River Ridge (31-1; State Champs; Undefeated in Georgia; 12 wins vs. teams in final Top 10; Rallied from 12-point fourth quarter deficit in state championship)
Player of the Year: Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Madelyn Drucker, Jackson County
Best Scorer: Nariah Nelson, Veterans, Jr.
Best Shooter: Sha’nya Heath, Arabia Mountain, So.
Best Rebounder: Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.
Best Passer: Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.
Most Underrated: Gabriella Benjamin, Lakeside-DeKalb, So.
Most Improved: Devin Furgess, New Manchester, So. (Improved from 6.7 ppg/2 rpg/2.3 apg/0.5 spg to 15.9 ppg/3.1 rpg/3.5 apg/1.8 spg)
Most Improved Team: Evans 24-4 (Improved from 5-22; Sub-Region 1 Regular Season Champion; State Playoff Berth)

FIRST TEAM
G – Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Sr.
G – Londyn Walker, Milton, Sr.
W – Jocelyn Faison, Langston Hughes, Sr.
W – Finley Parker, River Ridge, So.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Cornelia Ellington, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – Nariah Nelson, Veterans, Jr.
W – Parris Parham, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
F – Nimah Ibidunni, Alexander, So.
C – Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Chabria Tate, Evans, So.
G – Sha’nya Heath, Arabia Mountain, So.
G – J’Bionna Robinson, Morrow, Sr.
G – Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, Jr.
G – Makayla Roberson, River Ridge, Jr.
G – Abbey Bensman, Pope, Jr.
G – Lauryn Dennis-Cooper, Woodward Academy, Jr.
G – Kayla Whitner, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – Jermiya Winston, Rome, Sr.
C – Lexie Bradford, Coffee, Jr.
C – Amilya Taft, Creekview, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Akennia Ellis, Creekside (32-0; State Champs; First title in program history; Only one in-state win by single digits)
Player of the Year: C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
Freshman of the Year: Leah Pollack, North Oconee
Best Scorer: Kate Harpring, Marist, Jr.
Best Shooter: Hailey Hiddema, East Forsyth, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Kendall Wells, North Oconee, Sr.
Best Passer: C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, Jr,
Most Underrated: Kate Bobo, North Oconee, Jr.
Most Improved: Layla Adams, Union Grove, So. (Improved from 2.1 ppg/1.9 rpg/0.3 apg/0.2 bpg to 10.8 ppg/9.3 rpg/1.4 apg/1.7 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Drew 14-10 (Improved from 1-22)

FIRST TEAM
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
G – Devin Bockman, Midtown, Jr.
G – Aubriyana Camp, Dalton, So.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Jr.
C – Kendall Wells, North Oconee, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Cayden Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
G – Trinitee Thomas, Warner Robins, So.
W – Teaira Kelley, Walnut Grove, Sr.
W – Kennedy Deese, Kell, Jr.
C – Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Ja’Niya Broome, Harris County, Sr.
G – Korevanna Slaughter, Warner Robins, Sr.
G – Mya Anderson, Jones County, Sr.
G – Laura Frances Willis, North Oconee, Jr.
G – Tamariana Bivins, Northview, Jr.
G – Ayla Heard, East Forsyth, Sr.
G – Taylor Crawford, Hiram, Sr.
G – Kahli Ingram, Stockbridge, Sr.
W – Rhianna Mateyka, Ware County, Sr.
W – Aijah Manning, Ola, Sr.
C – Lindsey Kopacek, Starr’s Mill, So.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Kassie Scott, Cherokee Bluff (25-8; State Champs; First title in program history; Three-seed in Region 8 Tournament before winning Region Championship)
Player of the Year: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
Freshman of the Year: Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek
Best Scorer: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
Best Shooter: Emma Lightsey, White County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Sr.
Best Passer: Kayla Lopez, Heritage-Catoosa, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
Most Underrated: Camdyn Carter, Heritage-Catoosa, So.
Most Improved: Suri Clark, Baldwin, So. (Improved from 2.7 ppg/3.1 rpg/0.7 spg to 10.8 ppg/7.7 rpg/1.7 spg)
Most Improved Team: Sandy Creek 23-7 (Improved from 10-15; Region 2 Runner-Up; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, Fr.
G – Ellison Steinhauer, Pickens, Jr.
G – Claire Carlson, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Bristol Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, So.
G – Julie Azeltine, Oconee County, Sr.
G – Michel Robbins, Jefferson, So.
F – Kylie Watkins, White County, Sr.
F – Jasmine Baxter, Luella, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Sa’Niah Dorsey, Calhoun, Sr.
G – Emeri Billings, Jefferson, Sr.
G – Taylor McKinzy, Monroe, So.
G – Emma Lightsey, White County, Sr.
G – Aniyah Browner, Jenkins, Jr.
G – Mariah Reid, Beach, So.
G – Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, Sr.
W – Megan Ohonde, Fayette County, Sr.
W – Kassidy Neal, Baldwin, Sr.
F – Macie Collins, Heritage-Catoosa, Sr.
F – Eva Bishop, Dawson County, Sr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Kelly Ellison, Hardaway (26-6; State Champs; First title in program history; 39-point average margin of victory in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So.
Freshman of the Year: Blaklee Ledford, Murray County
Best Scorer: Christen Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
Best Shooter: Jaden Young, Morgan County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So.
Best Passer: Blaklee Ledford, Murray County, Fr.
Best Shot Blocker: Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Sr.
Most Underrated: Alexandria Berk, Spencer, Sr.
Most Improved: Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So. (Improved from 4.6 ppg/5.6 rpg/0.3 apg/0.8 spg/1.9 bpg to 17.4 ppg/11.9 rpg/1 apg/2.2 spg/1.9 bpg)
Most Improved Team: KIPP Atlanta 15-12 (Improved from 0-17; State Playoff Berth)

FIRST TEAM
G – Kerri Fluellen, Josey, Jr.
G – Blaklee Ledford, Murray County, Fr.
G – Jesstynie Scott, Sumter County, Sr.
W – Mikayla Johnson, Hardaway, Sr.
F – Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jaden Young, Morgan County, Sr.
G – Callan Ledford, Murray County, Jr.
W – Jada Kendrick, Thomson, Sr.
W – Shaniya Sanders, Josey, Sr.
F – Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Christen Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
G – Keniyah White, Appling County, Sr.
G – Brayla Harris, Butler, Sr.
G – Ke’Asia Henderson, Josey, Sr.
G – Raina Burns, Laney, Sr.
G – Ella Kate Walraven, Sonoraville, Sr.
G – Adazha Burrell, Hardaway, Sr.
W – Rania Curry, Butler, Sr.
F – Bayleigh Winkler, Murray County, Sr.
F – Za’Miyah Jenkins, Josey, Jr.
F – Aalon Turner, Columbia, Sr.

Class A D-I

Coach of the Year: Ryan Chastain, Fannin County (29-2; State Champs; Undefeated in Class A D-I; Beat four ranked teams in state playoffs including No. 1 & No. 2)
Player of the Year: Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Jaziyah Foster, Lamar County
Best Scorer: Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Sara Rhett Farmer, ACE, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.
Best Passer: Izzie Jabaley, Fannin County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Makayla Thomas, Bacon County, So.
Most Underrated: Hannah Nichols, Vidalia, Sr.
Most Improved: Tonia Ricks, Swainsboro, Sr. (Improve from 6 ppg/2.7 rpg/0.1 apg/0.8 spg/0.3 bpg to 15.2 ppg/6.5 rpg/1 apg/1.5 spg/1.6 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Elbert County 24-5 (Improved from 8-22; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – McKayela Tanner, East Laurens, Sr.
G – Reese Murphy, Banks County, Sr.
W – Mackenna Nix, Temple, Sr.
C – Reese Lewis, Fannin County, Jr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Adelyn Thompson, Rabun County, So.
G – Journey Waller, Putnam County, So.
G – Jazmin Maddox, Jasper County, Fr.
W – Jazlyn Johnson, Central-Macon, Sr.
F – Jaziyah Foster, Lamar County, Fr.

Honorable Mention
G – Izzie Jabaley, Fannin County, So.
G – Audrey Lunsford, Elbert County, So.
G – Maggie Ledford, Fannin County, Jr.
G – Ryleigh Murphy, Banks County, Sr.
G – Azhia Kendall, Heard County, Fr.
G – Jade Kitchens, Washington County, So.
G – Sara Rhett Farmer, ACE, Sr.
G – Jariah Williams, Worth County, So.
F – Ava Jenkins, Bleckley County, Fr.
F – Kamri Sanders, Model, Fr.
F – Frances Anyakudo, Central-Macon, Sr.

Class A D-II

Coach of the Year: Santita Coon, Wilcox County (28-1; State Champs; First title in program history; Undefeated in Class A D-II; 23.4-point average margin of victory in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.
Freshman of the Year: Samaria Young, Washington-Wilkes
Best Scorer: Christiona Farmer, Charlton County, Jr.
Best Shooter: Ansleigh Padgett, Lake Oconee Academy, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.
Best Passer: Shamauri Martin, Wilcox County, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.
Most Underrated: Syriah Hogan, Lincoln County, Sr.
Most Improved: Ca’Tavia Bennett, Greenville, Jr. (Improved from 11.1 ppg/6.2 rpg/1.6 spg to 18.9 ppg/8.3 rpg/4.1 apg/4.6 spg/1.3 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Bowdon 17-9 (Improved from 1-20; Region 7 Champs; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Shamauri Martin, Wilcox County, So.
G – Jaliah Roberts, Screven County, So.
W – Morgan Cochran, Macon County, Jr.
F – Ashanti Brown, Bryan County, Sr.
C – Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Zariah Martin, Wilcox County, Jr.
G – Christiona Farmer, Charlton County, Jr.
G – Aalunah Edwards, Turner County, So.
G – Ca’Tavia Bennett, Greenville, Jr.
W – Amariah Dean, Clinch County, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Imani Hall, Brooks County, Jr.
G – Ansleigh Padgett, Lake Oconee Academy, Jr.
G – Passion Clay, Telfair County, Sr.
G – Ja’Kari Northcutt, Atkinson County, So.
G – Za’kyah Byrd, Metter, Jr.
G – Zyi’Kiera King, Seminole County, Sr.
W – Samaria Young, Washington-Wilkes, Fr.
F – Jamesen Hollomon, Schley County, So.
F – Jaydah Ford, Taylor County, Jr.
F – Kaleigh Beaver, Towns County, Sr.
C – Ta’Kyrah Jones, Randolph-Clay, Sr.

Class 3A-1A Private

Coach of the Year: Nichole Dixon, Holy Innocents’ (25-5; State Champs; Beat No. 1 & No. 2 in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’
Best Scorer: Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
Best Shooter: Desi Taylor, St. Francis, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Sr.
Best Passer: Kendall Lawson, Athens Academy, So.
Best Shot Blocker: Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Sr.
Most Underrated: Annaka Hembree, Christian Heritage, Fr.
Most Improved: Reese Anderson, Trinity Christian, So. (Improved from 4.8 ppg/6.2 rpg/0.5 apg/0.2 bpg to 14.5 ppg/10.9 rpg/1.5 apg/1.2 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Lovett 16-12 (Improved from 1-24; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, So.
F – Danielle Osho, Hebron Christian, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Sr.
C – Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Mia James, Hebron Christian, Sr.
G – Jacalyn Myrthil, Mt. Paran, Sr.
G – Taryn Thompson, Galloway, Jr.
W – Nicora Patrick, SACA, Sr.
W – Nakhai Worthy, Holy Innocents’, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Camryn Golston, St. Francis, Jr.
G – Desi Taylor, St. Francis, Sr.
G – Destini Gooddine, Calvary Day, Sr.
G – Elyse Norris, Trinity Christian, So.
G – Ella Truong, Providence Christian, Sr.
G – Amelia Newman, Whitefield Academy, Fr.
W – Sophia Louis-Pierre, Galloway, So.
F – Zora Geiger, Calvary Day, Sr.
F – Johanna Potter, Wesleyan, Sr.
C – Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’, Fr.
C – Amelia Basit, St. Francis, Sr.

Girls Honors

2024-25 GHSA Girls Preseason All-State Teams


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Class AAAAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, Sr.
G – Annarose Tyre, Lambert, Sr.
G – Lydia Ledford, Buford, Jr.
W – Bella Ragone, Mill Creek, Jr.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Daija Preston, Carrollton, Sr.
G – Mearah Whitehead, Archer, Sr.
W – Ava Andrews, North Paulding, Sr.
W – Graycen Ehlen, Walton, Sr.
F – Justus Fitzgerald, Norcross, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Nalani Gainey, Central Gwinnett, Jr.
G – Yolanda Floyd, Hillgrove, Sr.
G – Caroline Beavin, North Gwinnett, Sr.
G – Leah DeWitt, Marietta, Fr.
W – Peace Ashina, South Gwinnett, Jr.

Class AAAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Sr.
W – Jocelyn Faison, Langston Hughes, Sr.
W – Parris Parham, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Sr.
C – McKayla Taylor, Langston Hughes, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Makayla Roberson, River Ridge, Jr.
G – Londyn Walker, Milton, Sr.
G – Abbey Bensman, Pope, Jr.
G – Nariah Nelson, Veterans, Jr.
F – Finley Parker, River Ridge, So.

THIRD TEAM
G – Sha’nya Heath, Arabia Mountain, So.
G – Delaney Cooper, Woodward Academy, Sr.
G – J’Bionna Robinson, Morrow, Sr.
G – Jermiya Winston, Rome, Sr.
C – Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, Jr.

Class AAAA

FIRST TEAM
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, So.
G – Devin Bockman, Midtown, Jr.
G – Kennedie Cooper, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
G – Aubriyana Camp, Dalton, So.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Cayden Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Jr.
G – Kahli Ingram, Stockbridge, Sr.
W – Chloe Evans, Mays, Sr.
W – Kennedy Deese, Kell, Jr.
C – Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, Jr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Ja’Niya Broome, Harris County, Sr.
W – Rhianna Mateyka, Ware County, Sr.
F – Teaira Kelley, Walnut Grove, Sr.
F – Ayana Roberts, Hampton, Jr.
C – Kendall Wells, North Oconee, Sr.

Class AAA

FIRST TEAM
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, So.
G – Ellison Steinhauer, Pickens, Jr.
G – Michel Robbins, Jefferson, So.
C – Anaya Ferguson, Fayette County, Jr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, Fr.
G – Claire Carlson, Cherokee Bluff, Jr.
G – Sa’Niah Dorsey, Calhoun, Sr.
G – Julie Azeltine, Oconee County, Sr.
W – Megan Ohonde, Fayette County, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Emma Lightsey, White County, Sr.
F – Kassidy Neal, Baldwin, Sr.
F – Kylie Watkins, White County, Sr.
F – Eva Bishop, Dawson County, Sr.
F – Jasmine Baxter, Luella, Sr.

Class AA

FIRST TEAM
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Jesstynie Scott, Sumter County, Sr.
G – Aubrey Beckham, Hebron Christian, Sr.
W – Jada Kendrick, Thomson, Sr.
C – Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kerri Fluellen, Josey, Jr.
W – Gabby Minus, Hebron Christian, Jr.
W – Shaniya Sanders, Josey, Sr.
F – Danielle Osho, Hebron Christian, Sr.
F – Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Christen Collins, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Sr.
G – Callan Ledford, Murray County, Jr.
W – Mikayla Johnson, Hardaway, Sr.
F – Za’Miyah Jenkins, Josey, Jr.
F – Nakhai Worthy, Holy Innocents’, So.

Class A D-I

FIRST TEAM
G – Jacalyn Myrthil, Mt. Paran, Sr.
G – Coco Rudolph, Galloway, Jr.
G – Taryn Thompson, Galloway, Jr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, So.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Camryn Golston, St. Francis, Jr.
W – Mackenna Nix, Temple, Sr.
W – Sophia Louis-Pierre, Galloway, So.
F – Amelia Basit, St. Francis, Sr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Amelia Newman, Whitefield Academy, Fr.
W – Jazlyn Johnson, Central-Macon, Sr.
W – Nicora Patrick, SACA, Sr.
W – Milica Lazarevic, Greenforest, Sr.
F – Johanna Potter, Wesleyan, Sr.

Class A D-II

FIRST TEAM
G – Sariyah Chester, Mitchell County, Sr.
W – Jacorra Russell, Early County, Sr.
F – Amariah Dean, Clinch County, Jr.
F – Jamesen Hollomon, Schley County, So.
C – Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, So.

SECOND TEAM
G – Courtney Bray, Warren County, Jr.
G – Shamauri Martin, Wilcox County, So.
G – Zyi’Kiera King, Seminole County, Sr.
F – Jaydah Ford, Taylor County, Jr.
F – Ashanti Brown, Bryan County, Sr.

THIRD TEAM
G – Jailee Allen, Warren County, Jr.
G – Jaliah Roberts, Screven County, So.
G – Alasia Montgomery, Taylor County, Jr.
G – Ja’Kari Northcutt, Atkinson County, So.
F – Kaleigh Beaver, Towns County, Sr.

Girls Honors

2023-24 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: Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.

FIRST TEAM
G – Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.
G – Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Sr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, So.
G – Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Bryanna Preston, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Aubrey Beckham, Hebron Christian, Jr.
F – Ciara Alexander, Mt. Paran, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Jr.
F – Sa’Mya Wyatt, St. Francis, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, Fr.
G – Madison Ruff, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Riley Black, Chestatee, Sr.
G – Gabbie Grooms, Trinity Christian, Sr.
G – Lucy Hood, Rabun County, Sr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Fr.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Jr.
W – Nya Smith, Milton, Sr.
W – Toni Warren, Cherokee, Sr.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Jr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Jr.

Class AAAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Wesley Willis, North Paulding (25-7; State Runner-Up; Deepest run in school history; Region 3 Champs)
Player of the Year: Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Morgan Landrum, North Paulding
Best Scorer: Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.
Best Shooter: Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Erin Rodgers, Grayson, Sr.
Best Passer: Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Ari Bell, Central Gwinnett, So.
Most Underrated: Nia Morgan, Osborne, Sr.
Most Improved: Caroline Young, Milton, So. (Improved from 0.5 ppg/1.8 rpg/0.5 apg/0.8 spg to 9.8 ppg/9.4 rpg/1.4 apg/2 spg)
Most Improved Team: Marietta 17-12 (Improved from 1-24; State playoff berth; 7 wins over ranked opponents)

FIRST TEAM
G – Danielle Carnegie, Grayson, Sr.
G – Ava Grace Watson, Buford, Sr.
G – Nya Smith, Milton, Sr.
G – Brooke Suttle, Campbell, Sr.
W – Toni Warren, Cherokee, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Ja’Quoia Jones, Westlake, Sr.
W – Lydia Ledford, Buford, So.
W – Bella Ragone, Mill Creek, So.
W – Erin Rodgers, Grayson, Sr.
W – Ava Andrews, North Paulding, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Tatum Brown, Grayson, Jr.
G – Mearah Whitehead, Archer, Jr.
G – Sanaa Tripp, Newton, Sr.
G – Kalise Hill, McEachern, Sr.
G – Daija Preston, Carrollton, Jr.
G – Londyn Walker, Milton, Jr.
G – Anna Rose Tyre, Lambert, Jr.
G – Nalani Gainey, Central Gwinnett, So.
W – Kaleigh Heywood, Collins Hill, So.
F – Justus Fitzgerald, Norcross, Jr.
F – Taylor Rietveld, Camden County, Sr.

Class AAAAAA

Coach of the Year: Kim Hixon, Marist (30-1; State Champs; Beat No. 1 and No. 2 in state playoffs)
Player of the Year: Kate Harpring, Marist, So.
Freshman of the Year: Finley Parker, River Ridge
Best Scorer: Kate Harpring, Marist, So.
Best Shooter: London Weaver, North Forsyth, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Allie Sweet, River Ridge, Sr.
Best Passer: Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, So.
Most Underrated: Kenzie Wyman, Lassiter, Jr.
Most Improved: Morghan Slater, Woodstock, So. (Improved from 1.8 ppg/2.8 rpg/0.3 apg/0.6 spg to 11.7 ppg/5.5 rpg/1.5 apg/1.5 spg)
Most Improved Team: Glynn Academy 17-12 (Improved from 8-20; Sweet 16; Region 2 Regular Season Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Sophia Pearl, River Ridge, Jr.
G – Kate Harpring, Marist, So.
W – London Weaver, North Forsyth, Jr.
W – Jocelyn Faison, New Manchester, Jr.
F – Kayla Cleaveland, River Ridge, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kameron Herring, Woodward Academy, Jr.
G – Tre’Miyah Berry, Rockdale County, Sr.
W – Gabby Minus, Veterans, So.
F – Amaya Broadus, New Manchester, Sr.
C – Allie Sweet, River Ridge, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jimmya Cushion, Tift County, Jr.
G – Nariah Nelson, Veterans, So.
G – Kyla Greene, Langston Hughes, Sr.
G – Abbey Bensman, Pope, So.
G – Makayla Roberson, River Ridge, So.
G – Kyia Barrett, Habersham Central, Sr.
W – Jalaya Miller, Tift County, Jr.
W – Breana Griffin, Rome, Sr.
F – Jasmine Baxter, Langston Hughes, Jr.
C – McKayla Taylor, Langston Hughes, Jr.
C – Kobi Barnes, Lakeside-Evans, So.

Class AAAAA

Coach of the Year: Maurice Miles, Maynard Jackson (29-1; State Champs; Outright Region 5 Champs; Undefeated in 5A; 11 wins over ranked opponents)
Player of the Year: C’India Dennis, Creekside, Fr.
Freshman of the Year: C’India Dennis, Creekside, Fr.
Best Scorer: C’India Dennis, Creekside, Fr.
Best Shooter: Sha’nya Heath, Arabia Mountain, Fr.
Best Rebounder: Alyssa Staten, Statesboro, Sr.
Best Passer: Jordan Brooks, Union Grove, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Cequoyah Harris, ML King, Sr.
Most Underrated: Emma Hefner, Dalton, Sr.
Most Improved: Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, So. (Improved from 5.4 ppg/6.9 rpg/0.5 bpg to 12.4 ppg/8.6 rpg/1 bpg)
Most Improved Team: Jefferson 25-4 (Improved from 10-18; Sweet 16; Outright Region 8 Champs; Zero seniors)

FIRST TEAM
G – C’India Dennis, Creekside, Fr.
G – Taliah Cornish, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
G – Jordan Brooks, Union Grove, Sr.
F – Grace Ridley, Dalton, Sr.
C – Alyssa Staten, Statesboro, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Kennedie Cooper, Maynard Jackson, So.
G – Devin Bockman, Midtown, So.
W – Shakira Gresham, Maynard Jackson, Sr.
W – Parris Parham, Bradwell Institute, Jr.
F – Nadea Smith, Union Grove, Sr.

Honorable Mention
G – Sha’nya Heath, Arabia Mountain, Fr.
G – Reya Johnson, Statesboro, Sr.
G – Brooke Bass, Harris County, Sr.
G – Kendall Davis, McIntosh, Sr.
G – Amaris Ridgeway, Jones County, Sr.
G – Michel Robbins, Jefferson, Fr.
G – Sa’Niah Dorsey, Calhoun, Jr.
W – Trinitee Thomas, Warner Robins, Fr.
W – Chloe Evans, Mays, Jr.
C – Hailey Wortmann, Midtown, So.
C – Emaya Lewis, Loganville, Sr.

Class AAAA

Coach of the Year: Kizzi Walker, Baldwin (29-2; State Champs; Outright Region 2 Champs; Rallied from down 16 in third quarter of state title game; 12 wins over ranked opponents)
Player of the Year: Madison Ruff, Baldwin, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Nakhai Worthy, Holy Innocents’
Best Scorer: Riley Black, Chestatee, Sr.
Best Shooter: Gabbie Grooms, Trinity Christian, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Riley Black, Chestatee, Sr.
Best Passer: Kayla Lopez, Heritage-Catoosa, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Jr.
Most Underrated: Tiara Tucker, Shaw, Sr.
Most Improved: Anaya Ferguson, Fayette County, So. (Improved from 4.6 ppg/4.8 rpg/0.7 bpg to 10.9 ppg/7.8 rpg/2.7 bpg)
Most Improved Team: North Clayton 15-10 (Improved from 7-18)

FIRST TEAM
G – Madison Ruff, Baldwin, Sr.
G – Hailee Swain, Holy Innocents’, Jr.
G – Gabbie Grooms, Trinity Christian, Sr.
G – Riley Black, Chestatee, Sr.
C – Janaye Walker, Baldwin, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Carrington Wilson, Stockbridge, Sr.
G – Stella Chartrand, Westminster, Sr.
W – Mikayla Johnson, Hardaway, Jr.
F – Jah’Naesia Spiers, Southwest DeKalb, Jr.
F – Akilah Shelton, Hardaway, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Zaynah Preston, Holy Innocents’, Sr.
G – Aiyanna Peavy, North Oconee, Sr.
G – Claire Carlson, Cherokee Bluff, So.
W – Megan Ohonde, Fayette County, Jr.
W – Kennedy Baker, Northwest Whitfield, Jr.
W – Milani Smith, Luella, Sr.
W – Macie Collins, Heritage-Catoosa, Jr.
F – Teaira Kelley, Walnut Grove, Jr.
F – Kendall Wells, North Oconee, Jr.
F – Kassidy Neal, Baldwin, Jr.
C – Anaya Ferguson, Fayette County, So.

Class AAA

Coach of the Year: Brandon Thomas, Pickens (25-5; Sweet 16; Only one loss outside of Hebron Christian and Wesleyan)
Player of the Year: Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe
Best Scorer: Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Sr.
Best Shooter: Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Jr.
Best Passer: Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, Jr.
Best Shot Blocker: Miranda Moore, Crisp County, Jr.
Most Underrated: Mariah Reid, Beach, Fr.
Most Improved: Julie Azeltine, Oconee County, Jr. (Improved from 7.5 ppg to 16 ppg)
Most Improved Team: Douglass 13-12 (Improved from 3-15)

FIRST TEAM
G – Chit-Chat Wright, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Bryanna Preston, Wesleyan, Sr.
G – Aubrey Beckham, Hebron Christian, Jr.
G – Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, Fr.
C – Ja’kerra Butler, Hebron Christian, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Michaela Bogans, Cross Creek, Sr.
G – Averie Jones, Lumpkin County, Sr.
G – Dakota Phillips, Hart County, Sr.
G – Ellison Steinhauer, Pickens, So.
F – Danielle Osho, Hebron Christian, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Jatiana Chambers, Dougherty, Jr.
G – Destini Gooddine, Calvary Day, Jr.
G – Emma Lightsey, White County, Jr.
G – Christen Collins, Lakeside-Fort Oglethorpe, Jr.
G – Aubri Wilkins, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
G – Tahjae Hawes, Cross Creek, Sr.
G – Caroline Mullins, Pickens, Sr.
G – Abby Slaton, Dawson County, Sr.
G – Julie Azeltine, Oconee County, Jr.
W – Jazmin Thornton, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
F – Kylie Watkins, White County, Jr.

Class AA

Coach of the Year: Chris Tipton, Murray County (24-7; Final 4 – first since 1966; Outright Region 1 Champs; 2-win improvement after graduating top two players; 3 Seniors)
Player of the Year: Ciara Alexander, Mt. Paran, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Miley McClure, Murray County
Best Scorer: Ciara Alexander, Mt. Paran, Sr.
Best Shooter: Brayla Harris, Butler, Jr.
Best Rebounder: Lyric Green, Dodge County, Jr.
Best Passer: Addison Hoard, Banks County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Jr.
Most Underrated: Callan Ledford, Murray County, So.
Most Improved: Paula Robertson, Union County, So. (Improved from JV to 10 ppg/4 rpg/2 apg/1 spg)
Most Improved Team: Sumter County 20-9 (Improved from 5-20; Sweet 16; Region 1 Regular Season Champs)

FIRST TEAM
G – Jacalyn Myrthil, Mt. Paran, Jr.
G – Alaya Grane, Central-Macon, Sr.
F – Ciara Alexander, Mt. Paran, Sr.
F – Jessica Fields, Mt. Paran, Jr.
C – Lyric Green, Dodge County, Jr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Jesstynie Scott, Sumter County, Jr.
G – Kerri Fluellen, Josey, So.
G – Courtney Davis, Fannin County, Sr.
G – Brayla Harris, Butler, Jr.
W – Jada Kendrick, Thomson, Jr.

Honorable Mention
G – Kitali Youmans, Mt. Paran, Jr.
G – Addison Hoard, Banks County, Sr.
G – KeAsia Henderson, Josey, Jr.
G – Analee Morris, Rockmart, Sr.
G – Nia Anderson, Columbia, Sr.
G – Taliah Grier, Central-Macon, Sr.
G – Ariel McCarter, Union County, Jr.
W – Karen Nimo, Butler, Sr.
F – Za’miyah Jenkins, Josey, So.
F – Lacey Thomas, Callaway, Sr.
C – Carley Segars, Banks County, Sr.

Class A D-I

Coach of the Year: Kiesha Brown, Galloway (19-11; State Runner-Up; Returned to state title game after graduating three college signees)
Player of the Year: Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis
Best Scorer: Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
Best Shooter: Ellie Southards, Rabun County, Sr.
Best Rebounder: Tanyia Williams, Swainsboro, Sr.
Best Passer: Lucy Hood, Rabun County, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Brianna Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.
Most Underrated: Amelia Basit, St. Francis, Jr.
Most Improved: Marlene Mbilima, Athens Christian, So. (Improved from 7 ppg/8 rpg to 15 ppg/12 rpg)
Most Improved Team: Metter 17-6 (State playoff berth; 1 senior)

FIRST TEAM
G – Lucy Hood, Rabun County, Sr.
G – Tianna Thompson, Galloway, Sr.
G – Shakiria Foster, Lamar County, Sr.
F – Sa’Mya Wyatt, St. Francis, Sr.
C – Tanyia Williams, Swainsboro, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – I’ziah McCutchins, Trion, Sr.
G – Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, Fr.
G – Taryn Thompson, Galloway, So.
W – Morgan Blake, Mt. Pisgah, Sr.
C – Marlene Mbilima, Athens Christian, So.

Honorable Mention
G – Denim Goddard, Oglethorpe County, Sr.
G – Camryn Golston, St. Francis, So.
G – Kayley Wedlow, Bryan County, Sr.
G – Sariyah Chester, Pelham, Jr.
G – Jayden Boykin, Heard County, Sr.
W – Ellie Southards, Rabun County, Sr.
W – Natalee Goff, Athens Christian, Sr.
W – Malay Mitchell, Commerce, Sr.
F – Mackenna Nix, Temple, Jr.
F – Kenzie Henderson, Oglethorpe County, Jr.
C – Brianna Pelote, Woodville-Tompkins, Sr.

Class A D-II

Coach of the Year: Tyrone Madison, Montgomery County (30-2; State Runner-Up; Outright Region 3 Champs)
Player of the Year: Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Sr.
Freshman of the Year: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County
Best Scorer: Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Sr.
Best Shooter: Ansleigh Padgett, Lake Oconee Academy, So.
Best Rebounder: Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Sr.
Best Passer: Georgia Bosart, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
Best Shot Blocker: Arek Angui, Greenforest, Sr.
Most Underrated: Ndate Ndiaye, Greenforest, Sr.
Most Improved: Ansleigh Padgett, Lake Oconee Academy, So. (Improved from 3.5 ppg/2.2 rpg/0.7 apg/0.5 apg/19 3PTM to 11.4 ppg/5.4 rpg/1.8 apg/1.9 spg/66 3PTM)
Most Improved Team: Atkinson County 19-10 (Improved from 4-22; Sweet 16)

FIRST TEAM
G – Marley Bell, Montgomery County, Sr.
G – Georgia Bosart, Lake Oconee Academy, Sr.
W – Milica Lazarevic, Greenforest, Jr.
F – Jacorra Russell, Early County, Jr.
C – Arek Angui, Greenforest, Sr.

SECOND TEAM
G – Amire Banks, Montgomery County, Sr.
G – Courtney Bray, Warren County, So.
F – Jaydah Ford, Taylor County, So.
F – Amariah Dean, Clinch County, So.
C – Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, Fr.

Honorable Mention
G – Zah’Mya McDuffie, Telfair County, Sr.
G – Zyi’Kiera King, Seminole County, Jr.
G – Ja’Kari Northcutt, Atkinson County, Fr.
G – Jessika Carter, Chattahoochee County, Sr.
G – Brelan Sieveking, Towns County, Sr.
G – Tadreuna Rogers, Terrell County, Sr.
G – Te’Ahja Hardwick, Randolph-Clay, Sr.
G – Jailee Allen, Warren County, So.
G – Brooklyn Stallion, Christian Heritage, Sr.
F – Carly Bramlett, Christian Heritage, So.
C – Tyana Dorsey, Clinch County, Sr.

Girls State Playoffs

GHSA Girls Basketball Elite 8 Matchups


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CLASS 7A

R5 #1 Cherokee 70, R2 #1 Campbell 60
R3 #1 North Paulding 74, R8 #1 Buford  69 OT

R4 #1 Grayson 59, R7 #1 Norcross 38
R1 #1 Lowndes 61, R6 #1 Milton 50

CLASS 6A

R1 #2 Veterans 60, R5 #1 Langston Hughes 56
R8 #1 North Forsyth 61, R3 #1 Woodward Academy 49

R4 #1 Marist 57, R7 #1 Pope 29
R6 #1 River Ridge 64, R1 #1 Tift County 49

CLASS 5A

R5 #1 Maynard Jackson 80, R2 #1 Union Grove 55
R7 #2 Cartersville 47, R3 #1 Harris County 46

R7 #1 Dalton 71, R4 #1 Arabia Mountain 52
R5 #2 Midtown 58, R2 #2 Jones County 37

CLASS 4A

R2 #1 Baldwin 66, R5 #1 Stockbridge 39
R4 #2 Fayette County 77, R8 #1 Chestatee 71

R8 #2 North Oconee 62, R4 #1 Starr’s Mill 55
R1 #1 Hardaway 59, R6 #1 Holy Innocents’ 53

CLASS 3A

R1 #2 Monroe 67, R7 #3 White County 64
R8 #1 Hebron Christian 75, R4 #2 Morgan County 28

R7 #1 Wesleyan 66, R4 #1 Cross Creek 44
R1 #1 Carver-Columbus 76, R8 #3 Hart County 57

CLASS 2A

R2 #1 Central-Macon 44, R5 #1 Columbia 37
R4 #2 Josey 65, R8 #1 Banks County 48

R7 #1 Murray County 52, R4 #1 Butler 49
R6 #1 Mt. Paran 86, R1 #1 Dodge County 55

CLASS A D-I

R6 #2 Galloway 70, R2 #1 Swainsboro 61
R8 #1 Rabun County 71, R3 #1 Bryan County 45

R8 #2 Athens Christian 57, R4 #1 Lamar County 42
R6 #1 St. Francis 75, R2 #2 East Laurens 53

CLASS A D-II

R2 #1 Clinch County 65, R6 #2 Chattahoochee County 57
R3 #1 Montgomery County 69, R7 #2 Christian Heritage 54

R7 #1 Greenforest 57, R4 #1 Wilcox County 42
R6 #1 Taylor County 64, R1 #1 Seminole County 38

Girls Basketball, Schedules

GHSA Girls Basketball Final 4 Matchups


CLASS 7A

March 4 at Buford City Arena

R7 #1 No. 4  Norcross 54, R2 #1 No. 7 Campbell 51: DeNaeja Morton hit a corner three with 40.1 seconds left to clinch the win. Norcross ripped off a 20-0 run to seize control after trailing 14-2. DePaul-signee Zaria Hurston recorded 22 points and 15 rebounds. Nia Bozeman scored 17 points to pace Campbell. Laila Battle scored 11.

March 5 at Buford City Arena

R3 #1 No. 5 Harrison 59, R7 #2 No. 9 Archer 52: The Hoyas buried 12 threes. Bailey Vick scored 13 points. Alisha Foster and Anna Gernatt scored 12 apiece. Archer was led by Courtney Nesbitt’s 23 points and 6 rebounds. Taniya McGowan tacked on 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.

CLASS 6A

March 5 at West Georgia

R4 #1 No. 2 Lovejoy 71, R3 #2 Rockdale County 56: In a battle of super sophomores, Region 4 Player of the Year Bryanna Preston dumped in 30 points and 7 assists to outduel Danielle Carnegie, who had 26 and 7 rebounds. In support of Preston, Shorter-signee Keyra Peterson scored 15 points and La’nya Foster added 13.

R7 #2 No. 8 Sequoyah 40, R6 #1 No. 3 Kell 38: Elle Blatchford netted 15 points. Milanni Abdus-Salaam posted 9 points and 10 rebounds. Jamiah Gregory led Kell with 11 points.

CLASS 5A

March 5 at Fort Valley State

R3 #2 No. 2 Forest Park 60, R6 #2 No. 10 New Manchester 38

R3 #1 No. 1 Woodward Academy 67, R1 #1 No. 6 Warner Robins 35: UGA-signee Sydney Bowles piled in 20 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Sara Lewis scored 16 points. Kennedie Mosley added 15 points and 5 rebounds.

CLASS 4A

March 4 at Fort Valley State

R5 #1 Luella 62, R4 #1 Baldwin 53: Milani Smith had 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead Luella past Baldwin in a rematch of their 55-54 first meeting victory.  Jacksonville State-signee Evelina Davlakou tallied 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Trinity Layton pitched in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.

R6 #1 No. 5 Marist 38, R7 #2 No. 10 Pickens 35: Marist outscored Pickens 16-11 in the fourth quarter to end a resilient Dragonettes season. Lauren Kim scored 9 points to power Marist, who trailed 10-7, 18-15 and 24-22 at the end of each quarter. Caroline Mullins netted a game-high 19 in the loss.

CLASS 3A

March 5 at Georgia College & State

R7 #1 No. 1 Lumpkin County 64, R5 #1 No. 4 Westminster 42: Lumpkin County’s balanced attack overwhelmed Westminster as four players scored in double figures. The Indians led 21-11 after one and 37-20 at the half. Lexi Pierce netted 20 points while Region 7 Player of the Year Mary Mullinax compiled 16 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.  Averie Jones posted 14 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal. Kate Jackson double-doubled with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Stanford-commit Courtney Ogden led Westminster with 24 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks. Sydney Moore added 6 points and 4 rebounds while Stella Chartrand fouled out in the fourth quarter and finished with 5 points.

R5 #2 No. 3 GAC 66, R1 #1 No. 7 Pierce County 46: Xavier-signee Kaleigh Addie posted 21 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals while Trinity Thomas double-doubled with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 1 block as the Spartans are set to return to Macon for the third straight year. Jaci Bolden had 18 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Natalie Herrin powered Pierce County with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.  The Bears trailed 16-7 after one and 31-22 at the half. Pierce County trimmed the lead to 38-34 midway through the third, but GAC closed on a 10-2 run to put the game away, taking a 12-point lead into the fourth. Tivona Myles recorded 11 points and 5 rebounds in the loss.

CLASS 2A

March 4 at Georgia College & State

R8 #2 No. 2 Elbert County 56, R4 #1  No. 6 Josey 40: Aaniyah Allen scored 10 of her game-high 22 points in the third quarter as the Blue Devils led wire-to-wire and officially avenged last season’s Elite 8 loss. Allen double-doubled with 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals while Niya Moon sank three threes and finished with 15 points, 3 rebounds and 3 steals. The smaller Blue Devils outrebounded Josey 40-26. Brenasia Faust collected 3 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks. Jamia Allen had 8 points and 7 rebounds. Josey, the defending state champs, received 8 points apiece from Aqoyas Cody and Amari Bonner. Mercedes Dames scored 6 and Jacksonville-signee Ky’Shonna Brown finished her career with 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block.

R8 #1 No. 1 Rabun County 50, R3 #1 No. 3 Northeast-Macon 39: A 17-0 run after falling behind 2-0 sprung the LadyCats back to the state championship, returning for the first time since 2017. Sophie Woodard scored nine of her team-high 14 points in the first quarter and added 3 rebounds and 3 steals.  Rabun County led 27-14 at the half and 37-26 after three. Laniya Richardson scored 12 of her game-high 18 points in the second half for the Raiders and tacked on 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Carley Haban finished with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals while Emmanuel-signee Gracie Deetz added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks, scoring 10 over the final 16 minutes. Jakia Little was held to 8 points and 9 rebounds.

CLASS A-PRIVATE

March 4 at Buford City Area

R7 #1 No. 2 Mt. Paran 53, R5 #1 No. 1 Holy Innocents’ 50: Preseason No. 1 Mt. Paran knocked off Holy Innocents’ getting redemption after being eliminated by the Golden Bears in the Sweet 16 a season ago. Freshman Jessica Fields posted 20 points and 7 rebounds. Georgia Tech-signee Kara Dunn tacked on 14 points and 11 rebounds.

March 5 at Buford City Arena

R5 #2 No. 4 Hebron Christian 49, R5 #3 No. 5 Galloway 47: Nickyia Daniel cleaned up a miss and scored the game-winner at the buzzer. Daniel had a team-high 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Aubrey Beckham tallied 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Wofford-signee Jesse Parish went for 9 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 7 blocks. Jasmine Baxter led Galloway with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Kyla Cain had 12 points and 9 rebounds.

CLASS A-PUBLIC

March 5 at Valdosta State

R7 #1 Hancock Central 50, R8 #2 Commerce 37:  Tiamber Williams (14) and Jameria Lawrence (12) paced the Bulldogs.  Jalexicia Hargrove netted 8.

R8 #1 No. 3 Lake Oconee Academy 58, R5 #2 No. 9 Taylor County 30