The Northern Kentucky High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association has announced its selections for the Northern Kentucky All-Division teams.
Competing under the umbrella of the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference (NKAC), the association recognizes standout performances across three divisions. The NKAC is structured by school size, with Division I consisting of the largest schools in the conference, followed by Division II and Division III.
The full list of selections below:
NKHSGBCA All-Division Teams
Division I
Addyson Brissey, Cooper – 11.2 ppg, 75.9% FT
Alivia Scott, Cooper – 9.6 ppg, 47.2% FG, 40.7% 3PT
Anna Kelch, Simon Kenton – 8.6 ppg
Asia Carner, Dixie Heights – 23.9 ppg, 37.4% 3PT, 82.3% FT
Brynli Pernell, Simon Kenton – 18.2 ppg, 47.1% FG, 38.9% 3PT, 88.1% FT
Emma Holtzapfel, Notre Dame – 12.9 ppg
Haylee Noel, Cooper – 20.9 ppg, 44.4% FG, 36.3% 3PT, 88% FT, 7.9 rpg
Haylie Webb, Simon Kenton – 12.9 ppg, 56.9% FG, 7.7 rpg
Izzy Jayasuriya, Campbell County – 15.7 ppg, 78.2% FT, 10.0 rpg
Jaelyn Jones, Ryle – 20.5 ppg, 52.2% FG, 36.7% 3PT, 81.2% FT
Jayden McClain, Ryle – 12.3 ppg, 53.6% FG, 78.5% FT, 8.3 rpg
Kaylee Mills, Highlands – 12.1 ppg, 37.9% 3PT
Kendall Augsback, Campbell County – 10.9 ppg, 77.4% FT
Sarah Young, Notre Dame – 9.6 ppg, 46.7% FG, 8.8 rpg
Player of the Year: Haylee Noel, Cooper
The junior Division I prospect, who most recently received an offer from Middle Tennessee State in January, has helped Cooper climb into the top 10 in the state with an 18-6 record. She’s highlighted the season by scoring a career-high 42 points in a rivalry win over Ryle and surpassed the 1,500 career points milestone against George Rogers Clark.
Co-Coach of the Year: Jeff Stowers, Simon Kenton and Davey Johnson, Campbell County
Stowers has Simon Kenton positioned as one of the state’s top teams, highlighted by key wins over Frederick Douglass, Sacred Heart, and Cooper. The Lady Pioneers are 25-2 and remain undefeated against in-state opponents. Meanwhile, Johnson has guided Campbell to a 19-4 record, including a perfect 5-0 in region play and an undefeated mark in district play. The Camels are ranked among the state’s top 10.
Academic: Bella Smith, Conner
Miss Hustle: Lyric Hooper, Cooper
Division II
Alyssa Arlinghaus, Holy Cross – 12.6 ppg, 46.4% FG, 37% 3PT
Audrey Pieczonka, St. Henry – 10.8 ppg
Ava Hargett, Walton-Verona – 10.5 ppg, 6.2 rpg
Brooklyn Cole, Newport Central Catholic – 11.1 ppg
Elin Logue, Walton-Verona – 20.3 ppg, 40.5% 3PT, 78.2% FT
Greylee Kramer, Bishop Brossart – 11.8 ppg, 36.2% 3PT
Hadley Eviston, Bishop Brossart – 10.2 ppg, 51.2% FG
Jai Johnson, Holy Cross – 13.7 ppg
Joey Powers, St. Henry – 11.4 ppg, 36.5% 3PT
Kendall Thompson, Newport Central Catholic – 13.4 ppg, 46.7% FG, 44% 3PT
Kylie Smith, Bishop Brossart – 17.8 ppg, 49% FG, 6 rpg
Mya Holden-Hopkins, Lloyd Memorial – 9.6 ppg, 45.4% FG, 7 rpg
Noelle Price, Scott – 18.8 ppg
Riley Eberhard, Holy Cross – 10.1 ppg, 53.1% FG, 81.8% FT
Player of the Year: Noelle Price, Scott
As a sophomore, Price had to step up even more due to injuries on Scott, and she has already scored 471 points with 54 three-pointers this season. She reached the 1,000-point milestone against Holy Cross on Feb. 5 and recorded a career-high 36 points against district rival Bishop Brossart.
Coach of the Year: Ted Arlinghaus, Holy Cross
Arlinghaus led Holy Cross to a historic All “A” state championship, the program’s third in four years and fourth overall, now the most of any program. The Indians are ranked among the state’s top 16 and have compiled a 23-4 overall record, including an 11-2 mark in region play.
Academic: Leanna Teegarden, Boone County
Miss Hustle: Ava Hargett, Walton-Verona
Division III
Addison Nine, Villa Madonna – 15.8 ppg
Addy Garrett, Ludlow – 20.8 ppg
Alex Adcock, Ludlow – 3.1 ppg
Charlotte Pinkiewicz, Villa Madonna – 10 ppg, 7.8 rpg
Chloe Reed, Bellevue – 14.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg
Dahlila Gorman, Villa Madonna – 6.8 ppg, 7.3 rpg
Hayleigh Wight, Bellevue – 10.3 ppg
Lanaya Torres, Dayton – 9.6 ppg, 6.8 rpg
Player of the Year: Addy Garrett, Ludlow
For the second consecutive year, Garrett has been named Player of the Year. She is approaching 2,000 career points this season and ranks among the state leaders in scoring. Garrett has guided Ludlow to a 12-11 record and an NKAC Conference Championship.
Coach of the Year: Justin Wade, Ludlow
In his first year as head coach of Ludlow, Wade has guided the program to a 12-11 record, already surpassing last season’s win total, including a 9-6 mark against region opponents, two district victories, and an NKAC Conference Championship.
Academic: Alex Adcock, Ludlow
Miss Hustle: Emma Tupman, Villa Madonna