Jaeli Jones has excelled in scoring and rebounding throughout her high school career at Summerfield, and in her senior season, she became the best passer in the Monroe County Region.
Key points
Jaeli Jones is a standout player in the Monroe County Region.
She has excelled in scoring, rebounding, and passing.
Jones plays for Summerfield's girls basketball team.
She was named to the Michigan Sportswriters All-State team.
Everyone knew Jaeli Jones could score and rebound.
She has been among the Monroe County Regionâs best in those categories since she first appeared as a freshman for Summerfieldâs girls basketball team.
But that wasnât enough in her senior season.
She added to her repertoire, becoming the Regionâs best passer.
Jones averaged 5.2 assists per game to lead the Region. No one else averaged more than 3.7.
âWhen teams are pressing up on Jaeli, she becomes more of a guard,â Summerfield coach Mickey Moody said. âShe passed the ball more this year. We talked about it a little bit. It was important for her to get her teammates involved more. We told her that if she does that, teams wonât be able to double-team her as much.â
Summerfield's Jaeli Jones drives against Lenawee Christian during a 37-31 Summerfield triumph in the finals of the Division 4 Girls Basketball District at Summerfield on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Summerfield's Jaeli Jones drives against Lenawee Christian during a 37-31 Summerfield triumph in the finals of the Division 4 Girls Basketball District at Summerfield on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Jones embraced the change.
âShe took it to heart,â Moody said.
It will help her in the future.
âSheâs going to Schoolcraft,â Moody said. âShe had a bunch of other really good offers, but the Schoolcraft coach really liked her.
âShe will be on the wing and handle the ball. The good thing about Jaeli is that she likes having the basketball in her hands. Sheâs not afraid to run the point at all.â
She also has no fear of playing inside.
Jones led the Region in rebounds per game at 11.8, with Flat Rockâs Lily Klein second at 9.7.
Q&A
What achievements did Jaeli Jones have in her senior season?
In her senior season, Jaeli Jones became the best passer in the Monroe County Region, adding to her established skills in scoring and rebounding.
Which team does Jaeli Jones play for?
Jaeli Jones plays for Summerfield's girls basketball team.
How has Jaeli Jones performed throughout her high school career?
Jaeli Jones has been recognized as one of the best players in scoring and rebounding in the Monroe County Region since her freshman year.
What recognition did Jaeli Jones receive from Michigan Sportswriters?
Jaeli Jones was named to the Michigan Sportswriters All-State team.
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Jonesâ 16.3 average ranked fourth in the Region behind Emily Bladen of Milan (20.2), Flat Rockâs Madleen Hussein (19.3) and Sophia Mator of Airport (17.0).
Flat Rock's Madleen Hussein drives during a 74-39 Airport victory on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
Flat Rock's Madleen Hussein drives during a 74-39 Airport victory on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
Hussein won a tight race for steals per game. She averaged 4.5 with Alivia LeBrun of Jefferson (4.3) and Summerfieldâs Bridget Salenbien (4.1) close behind.
Hussein also had the best free-throw percentage at 71.2.
Mator was far and away the leader in 3-pointers with 63.
Ida freshman Ella Curry was tops in field-goal percentage at 54.9, and she also led in blocked shots at 44.
POINTS PER GAME
Emily Bladen, Milan 20.2
Madleen Hussein, Flat Rock 19.3
Sophia Mator, Airport 17.0
Jaeli Jones, Summerfield 16.3
Anna Gray, Bedford 15.0
Olivia Gratz, Airport 14.8
Adela Illes, SMCC 14.2
Alivia LeBrun, Jefferson 13.5
Bella Lafountain, SMCC 11.3
Addison Wallace, Carlson 10.9
Maddie Salenbien, Dundee 10.7
Jennah Candle, Monroe 10.5
Jaelyn Barath, Jefferson 10.4
Lily Klein, Flat Rock 10.1
Elle Huffman, Huron 10.0
Zoie Stubleski, Erie Mason 10.0
Jillian Farago, Carlson 9.7
Addison Burgei, Carlson 9.7
Peyton Zajac, Airport 8.9
Alli Schrader, Ida 8.7
Avy Wood, Whiteford 8.4
Layla Holbrook, Flat Rock 8.2
Aisley Cousino, Dundee 8.1
REBOUNDS PER GAME
Jaeli Jones, Summerfield 11.8
Lily Klein, Flat Rock 9.7
Anna Gray, Bedford 9.1
Ella Curry, Ida 8.4
Maddie Salenbien, Dundee 8.3
Adela Illes, SMCC 8.0
Avy Wood, Whiteford 7.9
Mckenzie Heath, Dundee 7.8
Addison Burgei, Carlson 7.4
Addison Wallace, Carlson 7.4
Juju Atcheson, Carlson 6.3
Brooklyn Martin, Airport 6.2
Elena Miller, Summerfield 6.0
Jillian Baker, Airport 6.0
Emily Bladen, Milan 6.0
Olivia Gratz, Airport 5.9
ASSISTS PER GAME
Jaeli Jones, Summerfield 5.2
Jillian Farago, Carlson 3.7
Ava Bossick, Huron 3.3
Madleen Hussein, Flat Rock 3.3
Mayley Mannebach, Summerfield 3.2
Bella Lafountain, SMCC 3.2
Bridget Salenbien, Summerfield 3.1
Peyton Zajac, Airport 2.9
Olivia Gratz, Airport 2.8
Lacey Evans, Dundee 2.7
Adela Illes, SMCC 2.7
Jenna Flint, Jefferson 2.2
STEALS PER GAME
Madleen Hussein, Flat Rock 4.5
Alivia LeBrun, Jefferson 4.3
Bridget Salenbien, Summerfield 4.1
Olivia Gratz, Airport 3.8
Jillian Farago, Carlson 3.5
Jillian Baker, Airport 3.4
Mayley Mannebach, Summerfield 3.4
Emily Bladen, Milan 3.3
Addison Burgei, Carlson 3.3
Jaeli Jones, Summerfield 3.2
Bella Lafountain, SMCC 2.9
Addison Wallace, Carlson 2.9
Peyton Zajac, Airport 2.7
Sophia Mator, Airport 2.7
Glory Speweik, Whiteford 2.7
Adela Illes, SMCC 2.7
Addison Hill, Whiteford 2.5
Anna Gray, Bedford 2.5
Sophia Mator of Airport puts up a 3-pointer over a pair of defenders during a 68-60 victory over Dearborn Divine Child in the finals of the Division 2 Regional at Divine Child on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Sophia Mator of Airport puts up a 3-pointer over a pair of defenders during a 68-60 victory over Dearborn Divine Child in the finals of the Division 2 Regional at Divine Child on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
3-POINTERS
Sophia Mator, Airport 63
Layla Holbrook, Flat Rock 46
Madleen Hussein, Flat Rock 46
Elle Huffman, New Boston Huron 44
Alivia LeBrun, Jefferson 42
Mayley Mannebach, Summerfield 36
Brenna Baker, Airport 34
Addison Burgei, Carlson 33
Aisley Cousino, Dundee 31
Jennah Cadle, Monroe 30
Alli Schrader, Ida 25
Ella Rath, Dundee 23
Kinzi Burmeister, Bedford 23
Alyssa Torres, Ida 23
Makenna Kansier, Monroe 22
Paige Konrad, Erie Mason 21
Hayden England, Carlson 21
Josslyn Jones, Monroe 18
Bridget Salenbien, Summerfield 18
Sienna May, Bedford 18
Ava Bossick, New Boston Huron 18
Bella Lafountain, SMCC 17
Addison Wallace, Carlson 16
Makenzie Wolfe, Summerfield 15
Adela Illes, SMCC 15
Anna Gray, Bedford 15
Amelia Hooker, Flat Rock 15
Briar Wing, Whiteford 14
Brea Olmstead, Summerfield 14
Gracelyn Carter, SMCC 14
Ida's Ella Curry looks for a shot against Mckenzie Heath of Dundee during a 43-39 Ida victory in the quarterfinals of the Division 2 Girls Basketball District at Dundee on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Ida's Ella Curry looks for a shot against Mckenzie Heath of Dundee during a 43-39 Ida victory in the quarterfinals of the Division 2 Girls Basketball District at Dundee on Monday, March 2, 2026.
