Sa’Niya Brice, Wesson

A senior, Brice served an important role as a leader for coach Michelle Nunnery and a young team of Cobras (14-14). A wing, Brice averaged 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game for a Wesson squad that finished second in its MHSAA 3A region. The 5-foot-7 Brice was one of the top outside shooters in the area.

 

Laicie Bridges, Lawrence County

A senior, Bridges played at a high level all season for coach Candice McDuffey and the Cougars (22-6). A Hinds Community College signee in softball, the 5-foot-8 Bridges averaged 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.1 steals, and 1.4 assists per game. Her memorable final season playing for LC included a buzzer-beating game winner at Brookhaven High and a trip to the MHSAA 4A quarterfinals for the Cougars.

 

Caitlin Case, Enterprise

A junior, Case is a point-forward through whom coach Blaine Roberts and the Yellow Jackets (16-11) played in 2024-2025. The 6-foot-tall Case averaged 14.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.4 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game for an Enterprise squad that finished second in its MHSAA 1A region. The EAC offensive attack often was keyed by Case grabbing a defensive rebound and pushing the ball in transition for the Jackets. She was also District 8-1A MVP.

 

Camille Creel, Loyd Star

A freshman, Creel played like a leader among the underclassmen that made up the Hornet (11-13) roster for coach Rusty Newman. A 5-foot-5 combo guard, Creel averaged 11.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.4 assists per game. Basketball is in her blood as her mom EJ scored over 3,000 career points at Porter’s Chapel Academy in her high school career.

 

Neeli Magee, Bogue Chitto

A senior, Magee directed the offense and defense like a coach on the court for Marc Howard and the Bobcats (13-11). A 5-foot-4 point guard, Magee averaged 14.1 points, 4.2steals, and 3.3 assists per game for a Bogue Chitto squad that finished second in Region 7-2A. Her tenacity and nose for the ball earned Magee the honor of being named Region Defensive MVP.

 

Kema Roberts, Brookhaven High

A junior, Roberts served as a pillar in the post this season for coach Preston Wilson and a Panther (12-16) roster that lost some key pieces to injuries. A repeat All-Area selection, the 5-foot-9 Roberts averaged 11.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. A track and field star in the discus and shot put, Roberts averaged 3.1 offensive rebounds per game this season for BHS hoops.

 

Chloe Sterling, West Lincoln

A junior, Sterling had an outstanding season in pacing the offense for coach Lane Young and the Bears (23-6). The Region 7-2A Most Valuable Player, Sterling averaged 17.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.1 steals, and 2.3 assists per game. A 5-foot-6 wing, Sterling had the game of her career thus far when she scored 33 points in a playoff loss to Richton, setting further expectations for a big senior season.

 

Destinee Thompson, Bogue Chitto

A junior, Thompson stepped up to carry a big chunk of the offensive production for the Bobcats (13-11) and coach Marc Howard. A repeat All-Area selection, Thompson averaged 14.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.1 steals per game. A 5-foot-7 wing, Thompson was named Region 7-2A Offensive MVP and will look to have even bigger numbers in her upcoming final season as a Cat.

 

Anne Rylea Thurman, Brookhaven Academy

A sophomore, Thurman again showed she’s one of the top shooters in the area for coach Drake Flowers and the Cougars (20-14). An MAIS 5A All-State selection, Thurman averaged 11.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 1.9 assists per game for Brookhaven Academy. She’ll be expected to carry an even bigger load next season for a young roster of Cougars.

 

Natalie Williams, Enterprise

A senior, Williams made a huge impact with her effort and intensity for coach Blaine Roberts and the Yellow Jackets (16-11). A 5-foot-7 forward, Williams averaged 10.2 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game for an Enterprise squad that had one of the best seasons for the program in many years. Williams made an impact in several ways, but the way she pursued rebounds was the most impressive part of her game for a team that reached the MHSAA 1A postseason.