Michigan Sports Writers Division 4 all-state girls basketball teams

While she had been an all-state caliber guard much of her career, Jenessa Eagle wasn't the same kind of household name in Michigan girls high school basketball as downstate 2026 classmates.

But, that sure did change for the Ishpeming senior.

While it can be hard to stand out and make headlines from the Upper Peninsula, Eagle and her Hematite teammates made sure the whole state was aware when things were all said and done.

Ishpeming put on a dominant run to the Division 4 state championship and Breslin Center, where they capped the season on a 20-point victory, 48-28, over Portland St. Patrick.

Eagle, signed with Michigan Tech University to continue her basketball career, led the Hematite's all the way.

Ishpeming's Jenessa Eagle shoots against Portland St. Patrick during the fourth quarter in the Division 4 girls basketball state final on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Now, she's recognized by the Michigan Sports Writers as the Division 4 girls basketball player of the year, announced Monday, April 13.

Eagle averaged 24.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists as a 5-foot-9 guard. She was joined in receiving all-state honors with her coach, Ryan Reichel, being named the Division 4 coach of the year.

Teammate Mya Hemmer was also named to the Division 4 first team.

The complete Michigan Sports Writers Division 4 all-state lists can be found below. Check back throughout the week for each division to also be released from the panel of Michigan Sports Writers.

GIRLS DIVISION 4

Player of the year: Jenessa Eagle, Ishpeming

Coach of the year: Ryan Reichel, Ishpeming

FIRST TEAM

Molly Walker, Kingston

Mia McGregor, Mio

Mya Hemmer, Ishpeming

Jenessa Eagle, Ishpeming

Karis Terwilliger, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart

Bree Besonen, Ewen-Trout Creek

Bradie Lehman, Concord

Emersyn Bachelder, Morenci

Lauren Adams, Norway

Addie Dzwik, Battle Creek St. Philip

Abby Bills, Litchfield

Ryan Reichel, Coach, Ishpeming

SECOND TEAM

Payton Glasby, Gaylord St. Mary

Sadie Day, Midland Calvary Baptist Academy

Libby Tank, Deckerville

Emma Besonen, Ewen-Trout Creek

Gracelyn Rockey, Portland St. Patrick

Cieara Barrett, Concord

Lily Johnston, Vestaburg

Jaeli Jones, Petersburg-Summerfield

Destiny Johnson, Mount Clemons

Jay Green, Coach, Kingston

HONORABLE MENTION

Vanessa Osborn, Kingston

Aletta Jones, Peck

Madisyn Putney, Mesick

Holly Talbert, Climax-Scotts

Kara Roberts, Baraga

Chloe Robinson, Indian River Indian Lakes

Colbie Ekins, Morenci

Evelyn Joughin, Morenci

Maddy DeSmyter, Merrill

Carolina Mancera, Lawrence

Isabella Halfmann, Fowler

Maylee Tank, Deckerville

Kaylee Jeffers, Gaylord St. Mary

Addie Jarosz, Frankfort

Ashley Joughin, Coach, Morenci

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