AJC Varsity
2025-26 AJC Varsity high school girls basketball all-state teams
State champions and highly-regarded prospects among those tabbed for all-state honors.
Wilcox County center Tyliah Benjamin attempts a shot against Washington-Wilkes forward Ja’Kylah Gartrell and forward Samaria Young during the first half of the Class A Division 2 Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Thursday, March, 12, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)
By Chip Saye
4 hours agoFrom No. 1 prospect Kate Harpring to breakout athletes across the state, here are the AJC Varsity girls basketball all-state teams, divided by GHSA classification.
All-classification player of the year: Kate Harpring, Marist
Class 6A
Player of the year: Coco Rudolph, Grayson
Coach of the year: Wes Willis, North Paulding
First team
- G Leah DeWitt, Marietta, 5-9, So.
- W Lydia Ledford, Buford, 5-11, Sr.
- W/F Carib Morris, South Forsyth, 6-2, Fr.
- G Coco Rudolph, Grayson, 5-8, Sr.
- G London Smith, Newton, 5-5, Jr.
Second team
- W Kaleigh Heywood, Collins Hill, 5-10, Sr.
- G Kenzie Hinkson, North Paulding, 5-7, So.
- G Kayla Jackson, Lowndes, 5-8, Sr.
- G Kimya Jones-Scarborough, Carrollton, 5-5, Sr.
- F Morgan Landrum, North Paulding, 6-0, Jr.
Next 11
- G Peace Ashina, South Gwinnett, 6-1, Sr.
- F Saniya Binion, Campbell, 5-10, Sr.
- G Ansley Dunn, Cherokee, 5-4, So.
- W E’miah Fields, Buford, 5-8, Jr.
- G Gabbie Gliatta, North Forsyth, 5-9, Sr.
- G Kalee Hinkson, North Paulding, 5-8, Jr.
- G Kierra Jackson, Hillgrove, 5-6, Sr.
- G Justyce McCoy, Brookwood, 5-7, Sr.
- G Tobi Owolabi, Norcross, 5-6, Jr.
- F Saniya Sharper, Archer, 5-9, Jr.
- G/F Jamyce Solomon, Westlake, 6-0, So.
Class 5A
Player of the year: Finley Parker, River Ridge
Coach of the year: Eric Herrick, Creekview
First team
- G Deyva Davis, Milton, 5-7, Jr.
- G Kailyn Hamby, Creekview, 5-6, Sr.
- F Nimah Ibidunni, Alexander, 6-2, Jr.
- F Finley Parker, River Ridge, 6-3, Jr.
- G Makayla Roberson, River Ridge, 5-9, Sr.
Second team
- G Carly Bass, Sequoyah, 6-0, Jr.
- G Nalani Gainey, Seckinger, 5-5, Sr.
- C Jadeah Marshall, Loganville, 6-4, Sr.
- G Jasmine Porter, Coffee, 5-8, Sr.
- G MacKenzee Williams, Woodward Academy, 5-9, Jr.
Next 11
- F Gabriella Benjamin, Lakeside-DeKalb, 5-10, Jr.
- G Abbey Bensman, Pope, 5-10, Sr.
- G Janiyah Blevins, Bradwell Institute, 5-3, Jr.
- G Martin Davis, Brunswick, 5-9, Sr.
- G Lauryn Dennis-Cooper, Woodward Academy, 5-6, Sr.
- G Mikayla Dunston, Morrow, 5-7, Sr.
- F/C Michelle Ezumah, Lanier, 5-11, Jr.
- G Devin Furgess, New Manchester, 5-1, Jr.
- G/F Kylar-Rae Johnson, Hughes, 5-8, Sr.
- G Janiyah Quiller, Evans, 5-5, So.
- F Caroline Young, Milton, 5-11, Sr.
Class 4A
Player of the year: Kate Harpring, Marist
Coach of the year: Kim Hixon, Marist
First team
- F/C Kamiyah Adams, Jones County, 5-9, Sr.
- G Aubriyana Camp, Dalton, 5-6, Jr.
- G Cayden Cornish, Jackson-Atlanta, 5-5, Sr.
- G Kate Harpring, Marist, 5-10, Sr.
- F/C Lindsey Kopacek, Starr’s Mill, 6-2, Jr.
Second team
- G Devin Bockman, Midtown, 5-6, Sr.
- F Kennedy Deese, Kell, 6-0, Sr.
- C Lawson Monroe, Pace Academy, 6-3, Sr.
- F Janelle Turner, Warner Robins, 5-9, Sr.
- G Laura Frances Willis, North Oconee, 5-8, Sr.
Next 11
- G Kaytlin Arnold, Cartersville, 5-7, Sr.
- G Kennedy Bradshaw, Warner Robins, 5-10, Sr.
- G Bailee Canty, Southwest DeKalb, 5-4, Sr.
- F Allana Coulter, Harris County, 5-10, Sr.
- G Katie Elder, Marist, 5-9, Jr.
- G Maliyah Gilbert, Kell, 5-9, Jr.
- G Sydnee Hunter, Creekside, 5-6, Jr.
- G Jada Little, Woodland-Stockbridge, 5-5, Jr.
- G Sofia Pihera, St. Pius, 5-9, Jr.
- G Asiah Thompson, Kell, 5-10, Jr.
- F Jasiah Wymbs, Cedar Shoals, 5-9, Jr.
Class 3A
Player of the year: Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe
Coach of the year: Greg Elkins, Heritage-Catoosa
First team
- G Kie’Aundria Acree, Monroe, 6-0, Jr.
- G Claire Carlson, Cherokee Bluff. 5-9, Sr.
- G JaMiah Lewis, Ridgeland, 5-10, Sr.
- G Morghan Reckley, Sandy Creek, 5-7, So.
- G Ellison Steinhauer, Pickens, 5-9, Sr.
Second team
- C Suri Clark, Baldwin, 6-2, Jr.
- F/C Paisley Collins, Heritage-Catoosa, 5-10, So.
- G Ella David, Oconee County, 5-11, Fr.
- G Angel Thomas, Luella, 5-10, Sr.
- G Bristol Kersh, Cherokee Bluff, 5-7, Sr.
Next 11
- G Sydney Donaldson, Westover, 5-9, Jr.
- G Tori Epps, Heritage-Catoosa, 5-9, Sr.
- F/C Naima Foster, Luella, 6-3, Jr.
- G Clidraya Hammonds, Cairo, 5-11, Jr.
- G Ayala King, Hephzibah, 5-6, Jr.
- G Taylor McKinzy, Monroe, 5-10, Jr.
- G Sheniyah Philpot, Troup, 5-7, Sr.
- G Mariah Reid, Beach, 5-8, Jr.
- G/F Jace Sanderson, Gilmer, 5-10, Jr.
- G Cyncere Sims-Turner, Stephenson, 5-2, So.
- F/C Taylor Young, Jenkins, 6-2, Sr.
Class 2A
Player of the year: Callan Ledford, Murray County
Coach of the year: Chris Tipton, Murray County
First team
- F Rhianna Boynton, Hardaway, 6-1, Jr.
- G Kerri Fluellen, Josey, 5-7, Sr.
- F/C Za’Miyah Jenkins, Josey, 6-2, Sr.
- F Callan Ledford, Murray County, 5-8, Sr.
- G Chabria Tate, Laney, 5-8, Jr.
Second team
- G/F Domonique Billue, Westside-Macon, 5-9, So.
- F Kendall Campbell, Columbia, 5-11, Sr.
- G Blaklee Ledford, Murray County, 5-6, So.
- G/F Kiasia Montgomery, Hart County, 5-10, Sr.
- G Paris Rosser, Thomson, 5-5, Sr.
Next 11
- G Shamiah Barnum, Appling County, 5-8, Sr.
- G/F Cydney Burke, Morgan County, 5-8, Sr.
- G Kendall Greer, Miller Grove, 5-6, Jr.
- G/F Azil Hazzard, Therrell, 5-11, Sr.
- G Jersey Rae Loy, Ringgold, 5-6, Jr.
- G Greenlee Lumpkin, Coahulla Creek, 5-5, Jr.
- G Janise McCoy, Columbia, 5-3, So.
- G Brooke Shipp, Shaw, 5-6, Sr.
- G Taylor Talton, Westside-Macon, 5-5, Sr.
- G Jaylah Todd, Hardaway, 5-1, Jr.
- G Chasity Woods, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, 5-8, So.
Class A Division I
Player of the year: JaZiyah Foster, Lamar County
Coach of the year: Danielle Lowther, East Laurens
First team
- G Jaydah Baker, Putnam County, 5-6, Fr.
- F/C Marley Derringer, Bremen, 6-1, Sr.
- F JaZiyah Foster, Lamar County, 6-0, So.
- F/C Deanna Lowther, East Laurens, 5-10, Sr.
- G/F Audrey Lunsford, Elbert County, 5-9, Jr.
Second team
- G Jade Kitchens, Washington County, 5-7, Jr.
- F/C Reese Lewis, Fannin County, 6-0, Sr.
- F/C Garyunna Mitchell, East Laurens, 5-10, Fr.
- G Marnay’jah Reynolds, Bacon County, 5-4, Jr.
- G Millie Southards, Rabun County, 5-6, Fr.
Next 11
- F/C Harmony Bryant, Thomasville, 6-1, So.
- F/C Niya Daniels, Commerce, 6-1, Fr.
- F Arianna Hill, Toombs County, 6-0, Sr.
- G/F Kaitlyn House, Pepperell, 5-9, Sr.
- G Izzie Jabaley, Fannin County, 5-6, Jr.
- G Akyra Lewis, Heard County, 5-6, Jr.
- F/C Sanorra McKind, Fitzgerald, 5-9, Jr.
- F/C A’acaylah Murphy, Swainsboro, 6-0, Sr.
- G/F Kamri Sanders, Model, 6-0, So.
- C Makayla Thomas, Bacon County, 6-2, Jr.
- G Journey Waller, Putnam County, 5-6, Jr.
Class A Division II
Player of the year: Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County
Coach of the year: Santita Coon, Wilcox County
First team
- F/C Tyliah Benjamin, Wilcox County, 6-0, Jr.
- G/F Morgan Cochran, Macon County, 5-9, Sr.
- G/F Jamesen Hollomon, Schley County, 5-9, Jr.
- G Shamauri Martin, Wilcox County, 5-9, Jr.
- W Samaria Young, Washington-Wilkes, 5-8, So.
Second team
- G/F Ca’Tavia Bennett, Greenville, 5-10, Sr.
- G Christiona Farmer, Charlton County, 5-5, Sr.
- G Ja’Kieria Frazier, Pelham, 5-3, Sr.
- G Ja’kari Northcutt, Atkinson County, 5-8, Jr.
- G/F Jaliah Roberts, Screven County, 5-8, Jr.
Next 11
- G Jailee Allen, Warren County, 5-7, Sr.
- F Melaya Andrews, Bowdon, 5-8, Sr.
- G Ansley Clark, Glascock County, 5-7, Sr.
- G/F Ja’Kayla Hooks, Dooly County, 6-0, So.
- G Nikita James, Wheeler County, 5-6, Sr.
- G/F Ty’Kristiany Jones, Telfair County, 5-9, So.
- G Zariah Martin, Wilcox County, 5-8, Sr.
- G Jasmine Mikell, Bryan County, 5-4, Sr.
- G Justice Mock, Randolph-Clay, 5-3, So.
- G Alasia Montgomery, Taylor County, 5-8, Sr.
- G Zion Saffore, Metter, 5-6, Jr.
Class 3A-A Private
Player of the year: Gabby Minus, Hebron Christian
Coach of the year: Jan Azar, Hebron Christian
First team
- G Alanna Beckham, Hebron Christian, 5-11, Sr.
- G Camryn Golston, St. Francis, 5-6, Sr.
- W Gabby Minus, Hebron Christian, 6-1, Sr.
- F Loriel Murray, Holy Innocents’, 6-2, So.
- G Taryn Thompson, Galloway, 5-8, Sr.
Second team
- G Madison Bennett, Trinity Christian, 5-6, Jr.
- G Riley Gallagher, Lovett, 5-9, So.
- W Sophia Louis-Pierre, Galloway, 6-0, Jr.
- G Millie Newman, Whitefield Academy, 5-11, So.
- G Giaunni Rogers, St. Francis, 5-9, Jr.
Next 11
- C Kobi Barnes, Hebron Christian, 6-2, Sr.
- F Aaniyah Branch, Holy Innocents’, 6-4, So.
- G/F Zoie Cameron, Providence Christian, 5-9, Jr.
- C Aila Courtenay, St. Francis, 6-2, Jr.
- G Annaka Hembree, Christian Heritage, 5-7, So.
- G Milan Johnson, Greater Atlanta Christian, 5-10, Jr.
- G Kendall Lawson, Athens Academy, 5-7, Jr.
- G Nariah Nelson, Hebron Christian, 5-10, Sr.
- G Barri Newman, Greater Atlanta Christian, 5-10, So.
- G Millie Pugmire, Athens Academy, 5-8, Jr.
- G Makayla Weaver, Holy Innocents’, 5-4, Jr.
About the Author
Chip Saye rejoined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2025, at the launch of AJC Varsity. In 2009 he helped start Georgia High School Football Daily. He previously worked for the AJC, Athens Banner-Herald, Anderson (S.C.) Independent-Mail and Gwinnett Daily News.
