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.
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.1 / 5Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinalsLoretto'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.1 / 5Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinalsLoretto'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.2 / 5Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinalsYork 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.3 / 5Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinalsLoretto'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.4 / 5Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinalsLoretto'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.5 / 5Our best photos from TSSAA girls basketball state tournament semifinalsYork 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.More: Meet the TSWA 2026 Tennessee high school all-state boys basketball teams
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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