Meet the TSWA 2026 Tennessee high school all-state girls basketball teams

The Tennessee high school girls basketball season produced a number of big stars.

Here are the 2026 Tennessee Sports Writers Association all-state girls basketball teams in the six TSSAA classifications.

Class 1A

Laila Downs-Darden, McEwen, Jr.; Rayanna Fisher, Greenfield, Jr.; Zoey Nicholas, Pickett County, Sr.*; Ava Ashley, Wayne County, Jr.; Bailey Blair, Richland, Sr.;  Harmony Bell, Middleton, Sr.; Kemora Buggs, Middleton, Sr.;  Lily Claire Lowe, Coalfield, So.;  Kendall McLemore, Humboldt, Jr.; Abigail Netherton, Van Buren, Jr.;  Ella Porter, Greenfield, Fr.; Michelle Shields, Unaka, Sr.; Jaycee Stafford, McKenzie, So.; Tralyn Southerland, North Greene, So.;  Lily Wright, Coalfield, So.

Loretto's Sophie Weathers (32) shoots between York Institute's Emma Cooper (25) and Emma Pile (0) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state semifinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Friday, March 13, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

York Institute's Josie Ashburn (11) steals a pass in front of Loretto's Jessie Chance (24) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state semifinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Friday, March 13, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Loretto's Jessie Chance (24) is pressured by York Institute's Emma Cooper (25) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state semifinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Friday, March 13, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Loretto's Jessie Chance (24) drives to the basket past York Institute's Emmalyn Moon (20) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state semifinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Friday, March 13, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

York Institute cheerleaders Sydney Mitchell, left, and Ella Clark warm up before a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state semifinal between York Institute and Loretto at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Friday, March 13, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

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Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinals

Loretto's Sophie Weathers (32) shoots between York Institute's Emma Cooper (25) and Emma Pile (0) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state semifinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Friday, March 13, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

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Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinals

Loretto's Sophie Weathers (32) shoots between York Institute's Emma Cooper (25) and Emma Pile (0) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state semifinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Friday, March 13, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

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Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinals

York Institute's Josie Ashburn (11) steals a pass in front of Loretto's Jessie Chance (24) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state semifinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Friday, March 13, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

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Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinals

Loretto's Jessie Chance (24) is pressured by York Institute's Emma Cooper (25) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state semifinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Friday, March 13, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

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Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinals

Loretto's Jessie Chance (24) drives to the basket past York Institute's Emmalyn Moon (20) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state semifinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Friday, March 13, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

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Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinals

York Institute cheerleaders Sydney Mitchell, left, and Ella Clark warm up before a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state semifinal between York Institute and Loretto at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Friday, March 13, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

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Class 2A

Wylie Kee, Huntingdon, Fr.; Maliyah Glasper, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.; Kaegan Young, Cascade, Sr.; Ally Augustin, Loretto, Jr.;  Knox Bennett, Huntingdon, So.;  Ashlee Brent, Westview, Jr.;  Emma Cooper, York Institute, Jr.;  Kaylee Dixon, Smith County, So.;  Ava Floyd, Hickman County, Jr.;  Emry Jones, Smith County, Jr.;  Malea Masingale, McMinn Central, Jr.;  Sh’Nyla Moss, Union City, Jr.;  Saniya Reaves, Gibson County, Sr.; Curnesha Taylor, Memphis Business, Sr.; Raylee Werner, York Institute, Sr.

Gatlinburg-Pittman's Maliyah Glasper (23) acknowledges the Gatlinburg-Pittman fans as she walks off the court after a Class 2A quarterfinal game during the TSSAA girls state basketball championship held at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 11, 2026.

Class 3A

Andrea Flores, Daniel Boone, Sr.; Chelby Jordan, Dyersburg, Sr.; Sydney Wilhite, Cumberland County, Jr.; McLayne Bobo, Tullahoma, Sr.; Ta’Krya Boddie, Covington, Jr.; Karmine Carmichael, Cocke County, Jr.; Gwen Carroll, Alcoa, Sr.; Gracie Clark, White County, Sr.; Lexi Clark, Stone Memorial, Fr.; Journey Holloway, Red Bank, Sr.; Jade Reed, South Gibson, Jr.; Harper Stinnett, Alcoa, Fr.; Aaliyah Story, Daniel Boone, Sr.; Brylee Tullock, Greeneville, Sr.; Kaylor West, Liberty Creek, Sr.

Class 4A

Cecilie Brandimore, Franklin, Sr; Kimora Fields, Bradley Central, Sr.; Natayla Hodge, Bearden, Sr.; Kaliyah Burden, Sevier County, Jr.; Cara Lee Gilbert, Cookeville, Sr.; Allie Gillies, Cookeville, Sr.; Hannah Hall, Morristown East, Sr.; Layla Hall, Blackman, So.; Aleigha Taylor, Ooltewah, So.; Carter Jones, West Ridge, Jr.; Samiya Jones, Bartlett, Sr.; Nyla Johnson, Nolensville, Jr.; Fran Kelly, Collierville, Sr.; KJ McNealy, Farragut, Sr.;  KT Tolbert, Green Hill, So.

Cookeville's Cara Gilbert (1) smiles as she celebrates her team's win against Page during a Class 4A quarterfinal game during the TSSAA girls state basketball championship held at MTSU's Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on March 12, 2026.

Division II-A

Haylen Ayers, University School of Jackson, Jr.; Kayte Madison Bjornstad, Providence Christian Academy, Sr.; Jules Ferrell, Middle Tennessee Christian, Jr.; Makynli Bacon, Webb School-Bell Buckle, So.;  Maddie Braden, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.;  Lexi Hammock, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.;  Mimi Lee, Notre Dame, So.;  Kinsley Owen, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.;  Brilee Price, Ezell-Harding, Sr.;  Lilly Teague, University School of Jackson, Jr.; Skylar Walden, The King’s Academy, Jr.;  Ava Zenner, Franklin Road Academy, So.

USJ’s Haylen Ayers (20) shoots against Providence Christian Academy's Kayte Madison Bjornstad (23) during a TSSAA Division II-A basketball state championship game at F&M Bank Arena on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Clarksville, Tenn.

Division II-AA

Meeyah Green, Knox Webb, Sr.; Ava Jarrett, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.; Ava Jones, Hutchison School, Sr.; Jane Ellis, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.;  Maddie Graham, Father Ryan, Sr.;  Emery Haws, Knox Catholic, Fr.; Kendall Jones, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.; Blake Maple, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.;  Kyndall Mays, Knox Webb, So.;  Aubrey Bush, Baylor School, 8th grade; Jayda Robinson, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.; Alana Wells, Ensworth School, Sr.

CPA's Jane Ellis (34) looks to pass past Ensworth's Tempo Haun (14) during the fourth quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.

Tyler Palmateer covers high school sports for The Tennessean. Have a story idea for Tyler? Reach him at tpalmateer@tennessean.com and on the X platform, @tpalmateer83.

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