15 Highland County girls basketball players selected 2024-25 OPSMA All-SE District

Highland County was well represented on the 2024-25 All-District team for the Southeastern District in girls basketball with 15 players selected, plus one Coach of the Year selection as players were chosen by members of the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association (OPSMA). 

Earning first-team honors from Highland County schools were: Paisley Pryor (McClain, Div. IV) and Tylee Davis (Hillsboro, Div. IV). 

Earning second-team honors were: Larah Henson (McClain, Div. IV), Peighton Bledsoe (Hillsboro, Div. IV), Addison Roberts (Whiteoak, Div. VI) and Addy Hauke (Whiteoak, Div. VI).

Earning third-team honors from Highland County were: Anna Eikenberry (McClain, Div. IV), Rilee Quickle (Fairfield, Div. VI) and Adilynn Carraher (Lynchburg-Clay, Div. VI).

Special Mention selections from Highland County were: Brenna Wright (McClain, Div. IV), Kobie Miles (Hillsboro, Div. IV), Kyra Boyd (Hillsboro, Div. IV), Kylee Hamm (Whiteoak, Div. VI), Meri Jackson (Fairfield, Div. VI) and Madison McMullen (Lynchburg-Clay, Div. VI). 

Earning co-Coach of the Year honors in Division IV was McClain head coach Shania Massie. 

Listed below is the complete All-SE District list for the 2024-25 season: 

2024-25 Ohio Prep Sports Media Association All-Southeast District Girls Basketball Teams 

Division II

Second Team

Mackenzie Daubenmire, Logan, 6-0, Sr., 13.0

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Division III

First Team

Leigha Lauer, Marietta, 5-9, Sr., 16.9; Milee Smith, Chillicothe Unioto, 5-11, Jr., 25.7; Mya Hamilton, Chillicothe Unioto, 5-8, Sr., 19.1; Ava Heller, Sheridan, 5-7, Sr., 15.8; Asa Holcombe, Athens, 5-7, Sr., 11.9

Player of the Year: Milee Smith, Chillicothe Unioto

Coach of the Year: Ryan McClain, Marietta

Second Team

Alyssa Baker, Marietta, 5-7, Sr., 13.5; Gracie Lovett, Miami Trace, 5-5, So., 10.2; Halle Warner, Sheridan, 5-10, Sr., 11.4; Quinn Banks, Athens, 5-10, Jr., 12.2

Third Team

Kendall VanderWal, Marietta, 5-7, Fr., 10.5; Magnolia Holbert, Chillicothe Unioto, 5-6, Jr., 8.3

Special Mention

Mallorie McCloy, Chillicothe; Keyairah Beard, Chillicothe Unioto; Payton Powell, Sheridan; Lex Koopal, Athens; Ella Chapman, Athens

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Division IV

First Team

Addison Edgington, Circleville, 6-2, So., 16.8; Kiannah Ingram, Circleville Logan Elm, 5-6, Jr., 20.9; Caris Risner, Waverly, 5-6, Sr., 16.7; Tylee Davis, Hillsboro, 5-9, So., 14.2; Paisley Pryor, McClain, 5-8, So., 17.8; Christian Thompson, Fairfield Union, 6-1, Sr., 19.3

Player of the Year: Christian Thompson, Fairfield Union

Coaches of the Year: Keith Barr, Fairfield Union; Shania Massie, McClain

Second Team

Saratina Jackson, South Point, 5-9, Sr., 11.5; Mackenzie James-McGuire, Vincent Warren, 5-11, Sr., 14.1; Kenya Peck, Gallipolis Gallia Academy, 5-10, Sr., 13.4; Maddie Blakeman, Circleville, 5-8, Jr., 12.2; Emma Leaming, Vinton County, 5-8, Jr., 10.2; Peighton Bledsoe, Hillsboro, 5-5, Sr., 9.1; Larah Henson, McClain, 5-10, So., 8.9; Maycee Martindill, Fairfield Union, 5-6, Jr., 12.7

Third Team

Samiya Bradburn, South Point, 5-9, So., 10.0; Kimmy Petty, Circleville Logan Elm, 5-7, Jr., 11.7; Morgan Davis, Vinton County, 5-9, Sr., 6.7; Sydney Carpenter, Jackson, 5-5, Jr., 11.2; Paige O’Bryant, Waverly, 5-9, Jr., 14.9; Maggi Wall, Washington, 5-3, Sr., 10.0; Anna Eikenberry, McClain, 5-10, Sr., 9.7; Taylor Smeck, Fairfield Union, 5-8, Jr. 7.5

Special Mention

Sarah Pettey, Vincent Warren; Loulea Walker, Gallipolis Gallia Academy; Mallory Petro, Gallipolis Gallia Academy; Brooklyn Cramer, Circleville; Gillian Savage, Circleville Logan Elm; Trinity Williams, Vinton County; Peyton Hughes, Washington; Kobie Miles, Hillsboro; Kyra Boyd, Hillsboro; Brenna Wright, McClain; Sadie Royster, Waverly 

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Division V

First Team

Kallie Burger, Bidwell River Valley, 5-3, Sr., 15.0; Marly Halcomb, Adena, 5-7, So., 16.9; Allie Baker, Chillicothe Huntington, 5-7, Sr., 18.7; Addison Godby, Fairland, 6-0, Jr., 10.3; Kamryn Barnitz, Fairland, 5-8, Sr., 12.5; Lola Hankins, Ironton, 5-7, Sr., 18.5; Kate Ball, Chesapeake, 5-6, Sr., 15.5; Lily Ryder, Alexander, 5-7, So., 15.0; Katelynn Boerger, North Adams, 6-1, Sr., 14.6; Peyton May, Wheelersburg, 5-8, Jr., 12.1; Lindsee Williams, Minford, 6-3, Sr., 13.5; Sienna Allen, Portsmouth, 6-0, Jr., 13.8; Daysha Reid, Portsmouth, 5-7, Sr., 12.7

Player of the Year: Sienna Allen, Portsmouth

Coach of the Year: Amy Hughes, Portsmouth

Second Team

Hayley Edwards, Bidwell River Valley, 5-5, Jr., 13.5; Reese Ruckel, Chillicothe Southeastern, 6-0, Jr., 11.4; Laila Kelley, Piketon, 5-6, So., 11.7; Bailey Russell, Fairland, 5-8, Jr., 16.0; Emerson White, Ironton, 5-7, Sr., 13.2; J’lynn Risner, Rock Hill, 5-10, Sr., 14.2; Ashlah Staten, West Union, 5-6, Sr., 11.0; Chloe Dick, New Lexington, 5-10, Jr., 16.6; Mia Vastine, Wheelersburg, 5-5, Sr., 8.0; Lexi Conkel, Minford, 5-7, Sr., 9.6; Hayven Carter, Portsmouth, 5-10, So., 10.1; Keke Woods, Portsmouth, 5-6, So., 12.1

Third Team

Rowan Ruckel, Chillicothe Southeastern, 6-0, Jr., 11.6; Corinne Day, Adena, 5-11, So., 9.8; Brailee Hauswirth, Chillicothe Huntington, 5-9, Fr., 8.4; Emma Houston, Zane Trace, 6-2, Jr., 11.0; Madison Boggs, Wellston, 5-8, Sr., 9.6; Adrian Moehl, Westfall, 5-9, Jr., 10.4; Jaylin Forbes, Piketon, 5-7, So., 11.9; Myles Bailey, Rock Hill, 5-8, Fr., 13.1; Abbey Isaacs, Chesapeake, 5-6, Jr., 13.1; Kaylee Hudnall, Alexander, 5-5, Jr., 9.0; Annabelle McIntosh, West Union, 5-3, So., 10.3; Tatum Grooms, North Adams, 5-9, Sr., 7.9; Makenzy McCoy, New Lexington, 5-5, Jr., 11.8; Mollyann Runyon, McDermott Northwest, 5-10, Sr., 10.2; Jaylin Prather, Wheelersburg, 5-9, Jr., 8.4

Special Mention

Carlee Manley, Bidwell River Valley; Shelby Yost, Meigs; Jacey Smith, Adena; Aubree Thomas, Zane Trace; MaKenzie Cook, Westfall; Ava Layne, Fairland; Peyton Deer, Ironton; Erin Hicks, Chesapeake; Karlie Kennedy, North Adams; Emma Pistole, North Adams; Claire Newman, McDermott Northwest; Maggie Risner, Minford; Kerigan Davis, Minford

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Division VI

First Team

Gracie Bills, Belpre, 5-11, So., 14.5; Raquel Hackney, Ripley, 5-9, Jr., 16.2; Brenlee Cottrill, Federal Hocking, 5-1, So., 17.5

Player of the Year: Brenlee Cottrill, Federal Hocking

Coaches of the Year: Austin Cunningham, Belpre; Amos Cottrill, Federal Hocking 

Second Team

Braelyn Simpson, Meigs Eastern, 5-11, Fr., 13.0; Haley Alloway, Belpre, 5-11, Sr., 12.7; Jenna Anson, Coal Grove, 5-9, So., 12.3; Addison Roberts, Whiteoak, 5-7, Sr., 10.8; Addy Hauke, Whiteoak, 5-7, So., 10.1; Tabby Schumacher, Eastern Brown, 5-9, Sr., 9.8; Jaylee Orsborne, Federal Hocking, 5-6, Sr., 11.9; Ella Thompson, Lucasville Valley, 5-6, So., 12.3; Macey Whisman, Portsmouth West, 6-1, So., 14.1; Brayleigh Pistole, Portsmouth West, 5-5, Fr., 15.6

Third Team

Kendall Taylor, Coal Grove, 5-2, So., 6.8; Adilynn Carraher, Lynchburg-Clay, 5-7, So., 10.5; Rilee Quickle, Leesburg Fairfield, 5-3, Jr., 9.8; Abigail Smalley, Peebles, 5-10, Sr., 10.8; Brooklyn Manning, Ripley, 5-7, Jr., 12.0; Sophia Uhl, Eastern Brown, 5-8, Fr., 12.0; Madi Pidcock, Nelsonville-York, 5-9, So., 13.3; Cylie Weaver, Pike Eastern, 5-8, Sr., 12.0; Katelyn Queen, Lucasville Valley, 5-11, So., 9.5

Special Mention

Julia Way, Belpre; Emma Lively, Coal Grove; Karris Dye, Paint Valley; Kylee Hamm, Whiteoak; Madison McMullen, Lynchburg-Clay; Meri Jackson, Leesburg Fairfield; Grace Taylor, Ripley; Lilly Yuppa, Eastern Brown; Takira Walker, Federal Hocking; McKayla Nelson, Federal Hocking; Alayna Okulich, Nelsonville-York; Laken Gullett, Pike Eastern; Carly Metzler, Lucasville Valley; Hailey Carver, Portsmouth West

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Division VII

First Team

Kendall Sury, Waterford, 5-9, Sr., 12.0; Avery Wagner, Waterford, 6-4, Sr., 12.7; Emma Clary, South Gallia, 5-11, Sr., 15.7; Abbie Knapp, Franklin Furnace Green, 6-1, So., 27.0

Players of the Year: Abbie Knapp, Franklin Furnace Green; Kendall Sury, Waterford

Coach of the Year: Melissa Knapp, Franklin Furnace Green

Second Team

Avery Smithberger, Waterford, 5-10, Sr., 8.6; Kaitlyn Maynard, Symmes Valley, 5-7, Sr., 13.0; Kiersten Rose, Racine Southern, 5-9, Jr., 12.2; Emma Emnett, Portsmouth Clay, 5-5, So., 15.5; Rilynn Fouts, Trimble, 5-8, Jr., 14.0; Brooklyn Boyer, New Boston, 5-7, Sr., 16.2; Laney Strickland, Ports. Notre Dame, 6-0, Fr., 11.4; Jaysa Bryant, Ports. Notre Dame, 5-10, So., 11.4; Matti Hayslip, Franklin Furnace Green, 5-3, So., 13.6

Third Team

Brenna Tibbs, Symmes Valley, 5-7, Jr., 11.0; Ryleigh Shafer, South Gallia, 5-5, So., 10.3; Sydney Stout, Racine Southern, 5-6, So., 10.2; Sophia Craft, Portsmouth Clay, 5-9, Jr., 14.4; Abby Weber, Trimble, 5-4, Sr., 6.0; Addi Claxon, South Webster, 5-6, Jr., 12.7; Arenda Gosselin, New Boston, 5-5, Jr., 15.7

Special Mention

Lydia Saunders, Symmes Valley; Madison Summers, South Gallia; Jacie Boothe, South Gallia; Bella Hughes, Manchester; Faith Scott, Manchester; Kerrigan Marhoover, Latham Western; Grace Howell, Sciotoville East; Grace Rider, Corning Miller; McKenzie Eing, Trimble; Kaylyn Darden, Ports. Notre Dame