ALL-STATE TEAMS

GIRLS

All-classification player of the year: Diamond DeShields, Norcross

CLASS AAAAAA

Player of the year: Lexie Brown, North Gwinnett

Coach of the year: Angie Hembree, Norcross

First team

G+Lexie Brown, North Gwinnett+5-9+Sr.

F+Shayla Cooper, Norcross+6-1+Sr.

G+Diamond DeShields, Norcross+6-2+Sr.

C+Mackenzie Engram, Hillgrove+6-1+Jr.

G+Kylee Smith, Alpharetta+6-0+Sr.

Second team

G+Te’a Cooper, McEachern+5-8+So.

G+Makeba Ponder, Colquitt County+5-8+Jr.

G+Amber Reeves, North Cobb+5-9+Sr.

F+Peyton Whitted, North Gwinnett+6-3+Sr.

F+Ashley Williams, Alcovy+6-0+Sr.

Honorable mention: Lauren Brown, Alpharetta; Haley Gerrin, Habersham Central; Anriel Howard, Westlake; Madison Newby, Archer; Genesis Perrymond, Parkview; Stormm Phillips, Valdosta; Katie Powell, Duluth; Breanna Richardson, Rockdale County; Meagan Tucker, Alcovy; Aunesha Williams, Cherokee.

CLASS AAAAA

Player of the year: Erykah Davenport, Tucker

Coach of the year: Kathy Walton, Southwest DeKalb

First team

G+Andrea Brown, Pope+5-5+Sr.

C+Erykah Davenport, Tucker+6-2+Jr.

G+Tashara Jones, Lithia Springs+5-9+Sr.

G+Gabby Seiler, McIntosh+5-5+Sr.

F+Kaliyah Mitchell, Stephenson+6-1+Sr.

Second team

G+Neena Carter, Sprayberry+5-11+Sr.

F+Tynice Martin, Southwest DeKalb+5-10+So.

G+Kayla Potts, Forest Park+5-9+Jr.

F+Tavia Sykes, Flowery Branch+5-11+Sr.

C+Klarissa Weaver, Miller Grove+6-1+Sr.

Honorable mention: Shaunice Bennett, Hardaway; Alexis Ezell, Allatoona; Naima Jackson, Tucker; Kyesha Lewis, Effingham County; Ayanna Mitchell, Salem; Asha Stegall, Warner Robins; Jasmine Stone, Evans; Meredith Tarver, Northview; Tashi Thompson, Miller Grove; Britney Wright, Villa Rica.

CLASS AAAA

Player of the year: Miah Spencer, Columbia

Coach of the year: Cedric King, Sandy Creek

First team

G+Domonique Clune, Dutchtown+5-10+Sr.

G+Tianna Germaine, South Effingham+5-2+Jr.

G+Maddie Howell, Dalton+5-9+Sr.

F+Ashleigh Outler, Cross Creek+5-9+Jr.

G+Miah Spencer, Columbia+5-7+Sr.

Second team

G+KeKe Calloway, Mary Persons+5-7+So.

G+Elise Coberly, Madison County+5-10+Sr.

G+Jordan Livesay, River Ridge+5-8+Sr.

G+Lindsey Reed, Woodland-Stockbridge+5-6+Sr.

G+LaRice Walker, Sandy Creek+5-7+Sr.

Honorable mention: Briana Benson, Jonesboro; Danielle Clark, Stone Mountain; Brea Elmore, Redan; VaQueshia Hall, Howard; Kenyata Hendrix, Carrollton; Maegan Kenimer, Chestatee; Keshundra Price, Monroe; Ra'Keta Shelton, Dougherty; Sarah Smith, Pickens; Aneesa Watson, Fayette County.

CLASS AAA

Player of the year: Asia Durr, St. Pius

Coach of the year: Kyle Snipes, St. Pius

First team

G+Asia Durr, St. Pius+5-10+So.

G+Carly Gilreath, Dawson County+5-8+Sr.

F+Brooke Hubbard, North Oconee+5-9+Sr.

G+Shonterria Kitchens, Washington County+5-6+Jr.

C+Kristina Nelson, Buford+6-4+Sr.

Second team

G+Jasmine Carter, St. Pius+5-8+Jr.

C+Carrie Cheeks, Sonoraville+6-2+Jr.

F+Jordan Dillard, Decatur+6-0+Sr.

G+Ilyn Spann, Beach+5-7+So.

G+Nausia Woolfolk, Peach County+5-9+Fr.

Honorable mention: Sherae Bonner, Central-Carroll; Ginny Channell, North Oconee; Mackenzie Darrah, Buford; Lauren Duncan, Pike County; Cyairra Hill, Elbert County; Kaelyn Irby, Cartersville; Shakenya Peters, Southwest-Macon; Sheyenne Seabolt, Dawson County; Rachel Selph, Dodge County; Payton Smith, Sonoraville.

CLASS AA

Player of the year: Katie Frerking, Wesleyan

Coach of the year: Jan Azar, Wesleyan

First team

C+Khadijiah Cave, Laney+6-4+Sr.

G+Briunna Freeman, Pelham+5-11+So.

G+Katie Frerking, Wesleyan+6-1+Sr.

G+Kahlia Lawrence+Kendrick+5-9+Jr.

F+Taylor Palmer, Calhoun+6-0+Sr.

Second team

G+Brianna Cummings, Greater Atl. Christian+5-10+Jr.

F+Timia Reynolds, Model+5-9+Sr.

G+Brittany Stevens, Wesleyan+5-4+Sr.

G+Tia Troup, Bleckley County+5-5+Jr.

F+Sydney Umeri, Lovett+6-1+Sr.

Honorable mention: Bree Brown, Thomasville; Taylor Brown, Lovett; Deja Cheatham, Kendrick; Quiondra Darrisaw, Dublin; Carrie Grisson, Brooks County; Jordan Hill, Bremen; Makhala Jackson, McIntosh County Academy; Shylrick Locke, Jeff Davis; Simone Smith, Laney; Lauren Zollinger, Union County.

CLASS A

Player of the year: Alexis Carter, SW Atlanta Christian

Coach of the year: Aisha Kennedy, St. Francis

First team

G+Kassidy Blevins, Gordon Lee+5-9+Sr.

C+Antoinette Brown, St. Francis+5-9+Sr.

C+Alexis Carter, SW Atlanta Christian+6-1+Sr.

G+Kiyanna Johnson, Greenville+5-7+Jr.

G+Alexus Parker, Calvary Day+5-9+Sr.

Second team

C+Ivy Atkism, George Walton Academy+6-1+Jr.

G+Brandi Buie, Calhoun County+5-6+Jr.

G+Anissia Collins, Irwin County+5-7+Sr.

G+Moses Johnson, Greenforest+6-0+Sr.

G+Kaneika Washington, Randolph-Clay+5-8+Sr.

Honorable mention: Erika Cassell, Holy Innocents'; Marquita Daniels, Southwest Atlanta Christian; Antania Graddic, Turner County; Tomeka Harris, Warren County; A'Miracle Jones, Mitchell County; Tatiana Mahone, Central-Talbotton; Stephanie Patton, Towns County; Jazmine Price, Claxton; Terar Stewart, Darlington; Candice Williams, St. Francis.

BOYS

All-classification player of the year: Brannen Greene, Tift County

CLASS AAAAAA

Player of the year: Brandon Goodwin, Norcross

Coach of the year: Jesse McMillan, Norcross

First team

G+Anthony Bagtas, Westlake+6-0+Sr.

G+Brandon Goodwin, Norcross+6-0+Sr.

F+Brannen Greene, Tift County+6-7+Sr.

G+Tadric Jackson, Tift County+6-2+Jr.

G+Lee Moore, North Cobb+6-2+Sr.

Second team

G+Sean Brennan, Roswell+6-2+Sr.

G+Kyle Castlin, Hillgrove+6-3+Jr.

G+Nate Mason, Shiloh+5-10+Jr.

G+Randall Smith, Archer+6-0+Sr.

F+Elijah Staley, Wheeler+6-7+Jr.

Honorable mention: Jordan Capps, Peachtree Ridge; Lorenzo Carter, Norcross; Bryan Hamlet, Archer; Devin Mitchell, Collins Hill; Jordan Neff, North Cobb; Trevon Shaw, Mill Creek; Markus Terry, Chattahoochee; Ty Toney, Alpharetta; Amir Warnock, Peachtree Ridge; C.J. Wilson, Rockdale County.

CLASS AAAAA

Player of the year: Jakeenan Grant, Effingham County

Coach of the year: Todd Cottrell, Gainesville

First team

F+Phil Cofer, Whitewater+6-7+Jr.

F+Davonte Fitzgerald, Tucker+6-7+Sr.

F+Jakeenan Grant, Effingham County+6-8+Jr.

F+Jairus “J.R.” Holder, Mount Zion-Jonesboro+6-6+Sr.

C+Jarquez Smith, Jones County+6-9+Sr.

Second team

G/F+Earl Bryant, Miller Grove+6-4+Sr.

G/F+Shaquan Cantrell, Gainesville+6-4+Sr.

F+Bakari Copeland+Arabia Mountain+6-6+Sr.

G+Kyre’ Hamer+Miller Grove+6-4+Sr.

G+Keith Pinckney+Miller Grove+6-2+Jr.

Honorable mention: Solomon Ajose, Sequoyah; Cameron Blakley, Apalachee; Noah Dickerson, North Atlanta; Neil Phillips, Lithia Springs; Armell Potter, Sprayberry; Daniel Fowler, Allatoona; Lundy Luqman, Mays; Dontavious Marshall, Bainbridge; Chris Sanders-McCollum, Creekside; Henry "R.J." Sessions, Northside-Columbus; Jarius Smith, Northside-Warner Robins.

CLASS AAAA

Player of the year: Tahj Shamsid-Deen, Columbia

Coach of the year: Clay Crump, Eagle's Landing

First team

G+Naquavious King, South Atlanta+6-3+Sr.

F+Jabari McGhee, Monroe+6-7+Sr.

G+Tahj Shamsid-Deen, Columbia+5-10+Sr.

C+Brandon Watkins, Grady+6-9+Sr.

G+Eric Wortham, Eagle’s Landing+6-5+Sr.

Second team

G+Isaiah Dennis, Eagle’s Landing+6-0+Sr.

F+Donovahn Jones, Dutchtown+6-3+Sr.

F+Montrell McKenzie, Johnson-Gainesville+6-6+Sr.

C+Desmond Ringer, Eagle’s Landing+6-10+Sr.

F+Quinton Stephens, Marist+6-8+Sr.

Honorable mention: T.J. Cromer, Westover; O'Shea Hill, Northwest Whitfield; Quincy January, Riverdale; Ronald Jones, Butler; Chukwudubem "Doobie" Okeke, Jonesboro; Patrick Petty, Jonesboro; Jade McClendon, Chamblee; Karim Mawuenyega, Alexander; Ronnie Mays, Westside-Macon; Zaquazian Smith, Statesboro.

CLASS AAA

Player of the year: Tim Quarterman, Johnson-Savannah

Coach of the year: Utaff Gordon, Johnson-Savannah

First team

G+Quindarious “Tookie’’ Brown, Morgan County+5-10+So.

F+Chris Cokley, Savannah+6-7+Jr.

G+Tim Quarterman, Johnson-Savannah+6-5+Sr.

G+Ethan “Ebo” Smith, North Hall+6-2+Sr.

F+Kyle Doyle, Buford+6-6+Sr.

Second team

G+Ryan Davis, Cartersville+6-3+Jr.

G+A.J. Gray, Washington County+6-1+So.

F+Solomon Mangham, Woodward Academy+6-7+Sr.

F+DeShon Nails, Tattnall County+6-4+Sr.

G+Isaiah Williams, Buford+6-1+Sr.

Honorable mention: Demarcus Cunningham, Douglass; Nick Harris, St. Pius; Sherrod Hart, Thomson; Saadiq Muhammad, Johnson-Savannah; Jamal Norman, Savannah; Dre Souder, Henry County; Jovante Spivey, Savannah; C.J. Thurman, Morgan County; Quintavias Virgil, Central-Macon; Zach Vess, North Murray.

CLASS AA

Player of the year: Isaiah Wilkins, Greater Atlanta Christian

Coach of the year: Cliff Kerbo, Bleckley County

First team

C+DaMario Beck, Bleckley County+6-7+Sr.

G+Frank Booker, Westside-Augusta+6-3+Sr.

G+Sean Buffen, Spencer+6-2+Sr.

G+Reggie Reid, Harlem+5-11+So.

F+Isaiah Wilkins, Greater Atl. Christian+6-6+Jr.

Second team

G+Cole Birchfield, Dade County+6-1+Sr.

G+JaCori Payne, Dublin+5-9+Jr.

G+Collin Swinton, Greater Atl. Christian+5-9+Sr.

F+Ramel Thompkins, Vidalia+6-6+Jr.

G+Gerdarius Troutman, Taylor County+6-2+Jr.

Honorable mention: Jamal Anderson, Long County; Greyson Arnold, Calhoun; Christian Bradford, Kendrick; Will Clifton, Wesleyan; Davy Fischer, Model; Kevis Martin, Manchester; Troy Morrison, Greater Atlanta Christian; Jordan Oliver, Rabun County; Tony Palmer, Jordan; Qua Searcy, Lamar County.

CLASS A

Player of the year: Ahmed Hill, Aquinas

Coach of the year: David Jones, Greenforest Christian

First team

G+Ahmed Hill, Aquinas+6-4+Jr.

G+Will “Turtle” Jackson, Athens Academy+6-4+So.

F+Eric Lockett, Whitefield Academy+6-5+Jr.

C+Tosin Mehint, Greenforest Christian+6-9+Sr.

G+Torrico Simmons, Wilkinson County+5-8+So.

Second team

G+Kendall Crute, North Cobb Christian+6-4+Jr.

F+Kaiser Gates, St. Francis+6-7+So.

F+Johnathan Howard, Wilcox County+6-5+Sr.

G+Stacey Morgan, Portal+5-11+Jr.

G+Kobi Simmons, St. Francis+6-4+Fr.

Honorable mention: Malik Beasley, St. Francis; Devin Charles, Lanier County; Muhammad Hamilton, W.D. Mohammed; Jordan Harris, Seminole County; Jermaine Hartsfield, Mitchell County; Antonio Graddic, Turner County; Gary McGinty, Savannah Country Day; Gary McRae, Randolph-Clay; Austin Montgomery, Lakeview Academy; Matt Tankersley, Eagle's Landing Christian.

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