This is the 2020-21 high school basketball All-State girls team. | All-State boys
» All-classification player of the year: Raven Johnson, Westlake
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Class 7A
Player of the year: Jillian Hollingshead, McEachern
Coach of the year: Derrick DeWitt, Marietta
» 6A | 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A Private | 1A Public
First team
C Jillian Hollingshead, McEachern, 6-5, Sr.
C Kate Johnson, Cherokee, 6-4, Sr.
G Bridget Utberg, Woodstock, 5-5, Jr.
F Lauren Walker, Marietta, 6-2, Sr.
F Sacha Washington, Collins Hill, 6-2, Sr.
Second team
G Diana Collins, Brookwood, 5-8, So.
G Cayla Cowart, West Forsyth, 5-10, Jr.
G Denim DeShields, McEachern, 5-6, Sr.
G Eden Sample, Collins Hill, 5-9, Sr.
G Chloe Sterling, Marietta, 5-6, Jr.
Honorable mention: Tomisin Adenupe, Walton: Laila Battle, Campbell: Shakiria Chaney, Tift County: Taylor Cullinan, North Paulding: Carliss Johnson, Colquitt County: Cazia Nelson, Archer: Sussy Ngulefac, Parkview: Letiya Reeves, East Coweta: Sophie Smith, Denmark: Makala Torrence, Roswell
Class 6A
Player of the year: Raven Johnson, Westlake
Coach of the year: Hilda Hankerson, Westlake
» 7A | 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A Private | 1A Public
First team
G De’Mauri Flournoy, Carrollton, 5-8, Sr.
G Crystal Henderson, Kell, 5-5, So.
G Flau’Jae Johnson, Sprayberry, 6-0, Jr.
G Raven Johnson, Westlake, 5-8, Sr.
G Ta’Niya Latson, Westlake, 5-8, Jr.
Second team
F Essence Cody, Valdosta, 6-3, So.
G Mataya Gayle, River Ridge, 5-7, So.
G Cheyenne Holloman, Pope, 5-10, Sr.
F Lazaria Spearman, Dacula, 6-3, Jr.
G Ashyia Willis, Buford, 5-6, Sr.
⋅ Honorable mention: Elle Blatchford, Sequoyah; Danielle Carnegie, Rockdale County; La’Nya Foster, Lovejoy; Jamiah Jones, Statesboro; Paris Miller, Johns Creek; Kehinde Obasuyi, Carrollton; Jakailyn Poole, Lee County; Jada Porter, Grovetown; Ta’Mia Stargell, Hughes; Brianna Turnage, Westlake
Class 5A
Player of the year: Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy
Coach of the year: Kim Lawrence, Woodward Academy
» 7A | 6A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A Private | 1A Public
Credit: Daniel Varnado
Credit: Daniel Varnado
First team
G Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy, 6-1, Jr.
F Sania Feagin, Forest Park, 6-4, Sr.
G Paige Lyons, Dutchtown, 5-7, Sr.
F Kharyssa Richardson, New Manchester, 6-1, Jr.
W Londaisha Smith, Cass, 5-9, Sr.
Second team
C Adrieanna Brownlee, Southwest DeKalb, 6-0, Sr.
F Janae Charles, Loganville, 6-0, Jr.
G Jaclyn Hester, Starr’s Mill, 6-1, Jr.
G/F Sara Lewis, Woodward Academy, 6-0, So.
G Imani Smith, Hiram, 5-8, Sr.
⋅ Honorable mention: Sydney Bolden, Loganville; Olympia Chaney, Forest Park; Keara Collins, McIntosh; Claire Davis, Cass; Xaviera Dyer, Jackson-Atlanta; Kai Lanier, Woodward Academy; Kate McBride, St. Pius; Ansley Miranda, Veterans; Cameryn Morris, Lithia Springs; Samiah Puckett, Griffin
CLASS 4A
Player of the year: Kionna Gaines, Carver-Columbus
Coach of the year: Anson Hundley, Carver-Columbus
» 7A | 6A | 5A | 3A | 2A | 1A Private | 1A Public
First team
G Livi Blackstock, Jefferson, 5-7, Sr.
G Kionna Gaines, Carver-Columbus, 6-0, Sr.
C Ashlee Locke, Flowery Branch, 6-2, Sr.
F Jada Session, Luella, 6-1, Sr.
G Ambria Vicks, Cairo, 5-8, Sr.
Second team
G Ja’Niah Alexander, McDonough, 5-9, Sr.
G/F Deshona Gaither, Jefferson, 5-6, Jr.
F Aniya Palmer, Troup, 6-0, Jr.
G/F Veronica Sierznat, Islands, 6-1, So.
G/F Tamia Smith, Baldwin 5-8, Jr.
⋅ Honorable mention: Aaishah Barry, Mount Zion-Jonesboro; JiMia Cobb, Hardaway; Avery Fantucci, Marist; Cortney Gardner, Luella; Malaya Jones, Arabia Mountain; Kierstyn Milner, Spalding; Cassidy Richards, Pickens; Aalyiah Robinson, Monroe; Kayla Shines, Rutland; Makenzie Williams, New Hampstead
Class 3A
Player of the year: Jordyn Dorsey, Cross Creek
Coach of the year: Kim Schlein, Cross Creek
» 7A | 6A | 5A | 4A | 2A | 1A Private | 1A Public
Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
First team
G Kaleigh Addie, Greater Atlanta Christian, 5-7, Jr.
F Keyarah Berry, Rockmart, 5-11, Sr.
G Gabbi Cartagena, Jackson, 5-8, Sr.
G Jordyn Dorsey, Cross Creek, 5-9, Sr.
G Courtney Ogden, Westminster, 6-1, So.
Second team
F/C Taniya Alexander, Hart County, 6-0, Sr.
G Isabel Davenport, Lumpkin County, 5-7, Sr.
F Jakera Ellerbee, Upson-Lee, 5-11, Sr.
G Alexa Geary, Sonoraville, 5-10, Sr.
G Natalie Herrin, Pierce County, 5-7, Jr.
⋅ Honorable mention: Maddie Anglin, Dawson County; Maddie Futch, White County; Amani Hamilton, Johnson-Savannah; Trinity Jackson, Americus-Sumter; Rickayla Johnson, Cedar Grove; Averie Jones, Lumpkin County; Taniya Pryor, Central-Macon; Katelyn Richards, Coahulla Creek; Kaila Rougier, Beach; Ranajah Verdell, Stephens County
Class 2A
Player of the year: Makayla Timpson, Early County
Coach of the year: Jawan Bailey, Josey
» 7A | 6A | 5A | 4A | 3A | 1A Private | 1A Public
First team
G Aaniyah Allen, Elbert County, 5-7, So.
G Becca Ledford, Fannin County, 5-6, Jr.
G Miracle Parker, Washington County, 5-9, Sr.
G India Terrell, Columbia, 5-5, Sr.
F/C Makayla Timpson, Early County, 6-3, Sr.
Second team
G Tamya Blasingame, Lamar County, 5-4, Jr.
G Kristen Hubbard, East Laurens, 5-6, Sr.
G Gabrielle Johnson, Callaway, 5-3, Jr.
F Brionna Sims, Butler, 5-7, Sr.
G Jayda Wood, Dade County, 5-7, Sr.
⋅ Honorable mention: Arieonna Booker, Josey; Jayden Boykin, Heard County; Faith Ann Foster, Chattooga; Ava Hunter, Union County; Jakia Little, Northeast-Macon; Shamari Manley, Fitzgerald; Montana Moats, Model; KayKay Mobley, Toombs County; Kiara Turner, Laney; Tanyia Williams, Swainsboro
Class A Private
Player of the year: Malia Fisher, Hebron Christian
Coach of the year: Jan Azar, Hebron Christian
» 7A | 6A | 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A Public
Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
First team
G Nicole Azar, Hebron Christian, 5-11, Sr.
G/W Anna Dénes, Trinity Christian, 6-1, Sr.
G/F Kara Dunn, Mount Paran Christian, 6-0, Jr.
F Malia Fisher, Hebron Christian, 6-2, Sr.
G Mia Moore, St. Francis, 5-6, Sr.
Second team
G Monet Dance, Mount Pisgah Christian, 5-5, So.
G Jalisa Dunlap, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 5-10, Sr.
G Mahkayla Premo, Calvary Day, 5-5, Jr.
G Rachel Suttle, Holy Innocents’, 6-0, Sr.
G Tianna Thompson, Galloway, 5-10, Fr.
⋅ Honorable mention: Karlee Armstrong, Prince Avenue Christian; Hannah Cail, Calvary Day; Kendall Emener, First Presbyterian Day; Faith Humphrey, Christian Heritage; Olivia Hutcherson, Holy Innocents’; Erica Moon, St. Francis; Brooke Moore, North Cobb Christian; L’or Mputu, Greenforest; Alyssa Phillip, Wesleyan; Ineza Joyeuse Sifa, Greenforest
Class A Public
Player of the year: Destiny McClendon, Lake Oconee Academy
Coach of the year: Cornellius Walker, Calhoun County
» 7A | 6A | 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A Private
First team
C Takia Davis, Calhoun County, 6-2, Sr.
F Prencis Harden, Emanuel County Institute, 5-11, Sr.
G Zyhia Johnson, Clinch County, 5-6, Sr.
G Destiny McClendon, Lake Oconee Academy, 5-9, Sr.
F Angel McRae, Clinch County, 5-10, Sr.
Second team
G Jordan Kierbow, Mount Zion-Carrollton, 5-7, Jr.
F JaBrica Leslie, Greenville, 5-8, Sr.
G Brianna McRae, Dublin, 5-10, Sr.
G Chloe Murdock, Trion, 5-7, Sr.
G Yakia Temple, Turner County, 5-6, Sr.
⋅ Honorable mention: Makyla Bell, Montgomery County; Kennedi Henson, Towns County; Tanesha Kirk, Bowdon; Shalan Nelson, Telfair County; Jaylasia Office, Turner County; Bryanna Sanders, Commerce; DeAndria Stephens, Georgia Military; Destiny Tisdol, Wilcox County; Julia Williams, Armuchee; Maya Wims, Calhoun County
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