Meet the CA’S 2021 All-metro girls basketball team
The six members of the first team are nominees for girls basketball player of the year. The winner will be announced June 30th at the Commercial Appeal Sports Awards.
First Team Carmyn Harrison
Hutchison, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: The Georgia Tech signee was a DII-AA Miss Basketball finalist, averaging 11.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists. She led Hutchison to it's first girls basketball state title.
Rhema Pegues
Olive Branch, Jr.
Position: Guard
Why chosen: Pegues was named MVP of the MHSAA Class 6A state title game. She averaged 18.1 points and 7.4 rebounds. She shot 67 percent from the field and 44 percent from three.
Collierville, Jr.
Position: Guard
Why chosen: The District 15-AAA MVP led Collierville to an appearance in the sectionals. She averaged 15.4 points.
Leah Jones
Northpoint, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: Jones averaged 17 points and nine rebounds, leading Northpoint to the DII-A semifinals.
Arlington, Sr.
Position: Guard
Why chosen: Taylor averaged 19.6 points, leading Arlington to an appearance in the Class AAA state tournament.
Tipton-rosemark, Sr. Position: Forward
Why Chosen: Hall averaged 18 points, six rebounds, and three assists, leading Tiptonrosemark to the DII-A quarterfinals where they lost to eventual state champ Webb School.
Second Team
Guard: Addison Howell, Olive Branch, Jr.
Guard: Kaylynn Howard, Covington, Sr.
Guard: Taylor Woodhouse, Southaven, Sr.
Forward: Kayli Clarkson, Briarcrest, So.
Forward: Maxine Engel, Hutchison, Sr.
Forward: Emily Howard, Harding, Sr.
Third Team
Guard: Kaia Barnett, Hutchison, Sr.
Guard: Maiya Reed, Munford, Sr.
Guard: Charmen Taylor, Arlington, Sr.
Forward: Felia Fayne, Covington, Sr.
Forward: Rachel Griffin, Fayette-ware, Fr.
Forward: Addie Moore, Briarcrest, Sr.
Coach of the Year Thomas Jones
Hutchison
Why chosen: Jones led Hutchison to its first girls basketball state title in school history with a 41-34 win over Knoxville Catholic. In the process, Hutchison won its first state tournament games in school history and finished the season with a 22-2 record.