The high school girls’ basketball 2025-2026 regular season is officially underway. Here’s 20 players to watch that will make a major impact in the Texas Panhandle that include Frenship’s Jada Jackson, Tascosa’ Devaeh Johnson, and Amarillo High’s Tyler Held.
Jada Jackson, Frenship, 6-2, post, Jr.
Jackson, the Hub City Preps Defensive MVP, came on the scene in a hurry as one of the best players not only on the South Plains but in the entire state of Texas. The TGCA All-State player, who is ranked among the top returners in Class 6A this season, averaged double-double numbers as a sophomore, leading the Lady Tigers by scoring 14.7 points a game and pulling down 13.1 rebounds a night.
Devaeh Johnson, Tascosa, 5-10, guard, Sr.
Johnson is one of Tascosa’s pivotal leaders returning for a loaded team under first-year head coach Zach Tabor. Johnson has been very consistent over the past two years and took an even bigger leap last season as not only a first-team All-District 3-5A selection, but also being named to the 2025 Press Pass Girls Basketball Team. As a junior, Johnson led Tascosa with 12.5 points a game along with 3.9 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game.
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Tyler Held, Amarillo High, 5-5, guard, Sr.
Held does a tremendous job holding the Amarillo High offense together and is a grinder on the defensive end. The three-year starter brings leadership to a much different looking Lady Sandies team for head coach Jeff Williams. As a junior, Held was a first-team District 3-5A All-District selection, averaging 9.4 points a night and shot 46.5 percent from 3-point range.
Ambrosia Cole, Lubbock Monterey Monterey, 5-7, guard, Sr.
The defending UIL Class 5A Division II state champion Lady Plainsman will be without superstar Aliyah Chavez, who is now making her name at the University of Oklahoma, but are still in great hands with players like Cole. The Hub City Preps Offensive MVP last year and Texas Tech commit, is well-equipped to take the torch pouring in 18.6 points a game with 3.7 assists and 2.6 assists as a junior.
Kam Soukup, Amarillo High, 5-10, forward, Jr.
Complimenting Held for the Amarillo High Lady Sandies and hoping to carry on the success is Soukup. An underrated player to many, the 5-10 versatile swing player had a very solid sophomore season, posting nine points a game with 3.2 rebounds a contest. Soukup shot 79.7 percent from the field while earning second-team All-District honors.
Nic’Kiyah Fisher, Tascosa, 5-9, guard, Sr.
Fisher is another ultra-talented player. The lightning quick guard is as good as advertised for a stacked Tascosa backcourt with Johnson. While her offense was solid averaging 8.7 points a game, Fisher is a defensive specialist being named the 3-5A Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 4.1 rebounds and 2.4 steals asa a junior.
Arianna Johnson, Monterey, 6-4, post, Sr.
While Cole handles the perimeter, Johnson handles everything in the paint with her 6-foot-4 stature. The Hub City Preps first-team selection a year ago, is a must-see player after a junior year that saw her average 11.9 points a game, clean the class for 8.3 rebounds and block 3.4 shots a night.
Addisyn Bollinger, Frenship, 5-11, guard, Sr.
The Lady Tigers leader is back and ready to be a force for a very talented team with high expectation. The Hub City Preps first-team selection had quite the junior season producing 13.3 points a night, with a city-best five assists a game and 2.7 rebounds. On top of those numbers, Bollinger shot 38.8 percent from the 3-point line.
Kambrie Graser, Canyon, 5-11, guard, Sr.
The Co-District 4-4A MVP and TGCA All-State selection is back and ready to carry on the proud tradition of Canyon Lady Eagle basketball. Grasor, a first-team Press Pass Sports honoree as well last year, was a solid option on offense for Canyon scoring 12 points a game, shooting 44 percent from beyond the arc, to go with 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per outing.
Tai Wright, Canyon, 5-8, guard, Sr.
Making Canyon even more dangerous is the return of Wright making up quite the backcourt with Grasor. Wright is a dynamic player as well as a two-time TGCA All-State selection. Very good on both ends of the floor, Wright averaged six points a game for the Lady Eagles as a junior.
Abby Dallas, Lubbock-Cooper Liberty, 6-0, guard, Sr.
The reigning District 5-4A MVP is back and ready to lead head coach Morgan Glaspie’s team to an outright league title after splitting it in 2024-2025. Dallas is a versatile weapon for Liberty and the numbers show it. As a junior, Dallas went for 11.9 points a game, 7.6 rebounds, and dished out four assists. Defensively, the now senior averaged 2.5 steals with 2.3 blocks.
Riley Segura, Panhandle, 5-10, guard, Jr.
The Panhandle Ettes are back in full force and ready to make another serious run after falling one game short of a state championship a year ago. Segura plays with purpose and intensity night in and night out. The TGCA All-State selection was incredible as a sophomore, pouring in 10.1 points a night with 5.3 rebounds and shot 57 percent from the field.
Linley Wright, Shallowater, 5-2, guard, Sr.
It’s hard to duplicate the season Wright had last year, but that’s what the District 2-3A MVP is set out to do. The TGCA All-State and THSCA Super Team Elite player put up 13.4 points a game, finished with 131 steals, 88 assists and shot 75 percent from the charity stripe.
Preslie Wall, Idalou, 5-5, guard, Sr.
Idalou is a team always steeped in tradition and this year doesn’t change, especially with a player with the abilities of Wall. Wall was quite the splash for the Lady Wildcats as a TABC and TGCA All-State selection as a junior, ending her year tallying 13.7 points a night to go on top of 3.8 assists per outing.
Madison Brockman, Nazareth, 5-6, guard, Sr.
Brockman played a key role in keeping the Nazareth Swiftettes tradition powerful getting their unprecedented and state-best 26th UIL state championship last season. The District 3-1A Offensive MVP was a Swiss Army Knife for Nazareth in the backcourt, averaging five points a night to go with four rebounds while dishing out an impressive seven assists.
Kammi Maddox, Dalhart, 5-11, forward, Sr.
Maddox is a mult-sport standout that just completed a tremendous year on the volleyball court and is now ready to showcase her skills on the hardwood. The returning TGCA All-State selection had a stellar junior year for the Lady Wolves posting 14 points per game, cleaning the glass for five rebounds a night and averaging three steals.
Kylie Cavalier, Canadian, 5-7, guard, Sr.
Cavalier is earning her family name on a long list of amazing athletes. The 5-foot-7 guard contributed as a versatile weapon for head coach Aaron Marks last year with even bigger expectations this season. The TGCA All-State honoree led Canadian averaging 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists.
Taytum Kane, Wellington, 5-6, guard, Soph.
It wouldn’t be a strong Wellington basketball team without the name Kane attached. Taytum is another long list of Kane players that will leave her mark as a Lady Skyrocket. As a freshman, Kane registered 9.6 points a game and was named the District 2-2A Newcomer of the Year.
Presley Smith, New Home, 5-7, guard, Soph.
What a year Smith put together as a freshman for the Lady Leopards. The do-it-all guard was the Newcomer of the Year out of the district, as well as a TABC All-Region selection. Smith earned those accolades thanks to utilizing her skills to average 11.6 points and 3.6 assists per night.
Madi Braden, Stratford, 5-9, forward, Jr.
Following in the footsteps of her older brothers, Braden is proving to be just as talented. The two-sport standout is expected to be a huge force in the paint for the Lady Elks in 2025-2026. Braden had a breakout sophomore campaign earning first-team All-District honors with 12 points a game and finishing the season with 214 rebounds.
BEST OF THE REST
(Alphabetical order)
Allie Ashley, Panhandle, 5-11, post, Jr.
Ella Brown, Amarillo High, 5-9, forward, Sr.
Berklee Billington, Bushland, 5-10, Forward, Soph.
Carli Buckley, Shallowater, 5-9, guard, Sr.
Jada Clay, Texline, 5-7, guard, Jr.
Kambri Cleavinger, Nazareth, 5-11, guard, Jr.
Addison Cunningham, Canyon, 5’6, guard, Sr.
Kenidee Hayes, Clarendon, 5-5, guard, Sr.
Hailey Hedrick, Randall, 5-9, guard, Sr.
Emma Jalomo, Childress, 5-7, guard, Sr.
Kirbi Johnson, New Home, 6-0, post, Jr.
Karsyn Lutrick, Idalou, 5-7, guard, Sr.
Addison McCoid, Panhandle, 5-10, guard, Sr.
Lexi Ramaekers, Nazareth, 5-10, post, Sr.
Joie Read, Dalhart, 5-8, forward, Jr.
Emily Sims, Tascosa, 5-5, guard, Sr.
Kennah Thomas, Randall, 5-6, guard, Sr.
Chloe Young, Lubbock-Cooper, 5-5, guard, Jr.