Class 4A-Second Team All-State Selections

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The First Team may headline the conversation—but don't get it twisted, the <strong>Second Team and Honorable Mentions</strong> are packed with talent that made a real impact across Louisiana this season. These are the players who delivered night in and night out, showing toughness, skill, and the ability to step up when it mattered most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Second Team Selections</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group brought a mix of scoring ability, leadership, and versatility—impacting the game on multiple levels while helping their teams compete at a high level all season long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='947845' first='Eryn' last='Brown'] (Istrouma, 5-7, Sr.) – 30.7 PPG</strong><br>A certified bucket-getter. Brown was one of the most explosive scorers in the state, putting constant pressure on defenses with her ability to create and finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='489561' first='Journee' last='Johnson'] (Vandebilt, 5-10, Sr.) – 15.5 PPG</strong><br>A long, athletic presence who impacted both ends of the floor. Johnson's versatility and size made her a matchup problem all season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amiya Montgomery (Carver, 5-3, Jr.) – 16.0 PPG</strong><br>Quick, skilled, and confident with the ball in her hands. Montgomery controlled tempo and brought steady offensive production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1488597' first='Makayla' last='Rogers'] (Northwood, 5-8, Sr.) – 24.0 PPG</strong><br>One of the top scorers in the class. Rogers consistently delivered big performances and carried a heavy offensive load.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='655014' first='Ashanti' last='Smith'] (Wossman, 5-7, Sr.) – 9.7 PPG</strong><br>A key piece on a championship-caliber team. Smith played her role to perfection, contributing to winning basketball at the highest level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loaded with rising talent and proven contributors, this group made serious noise throughout the season and continues to push the level of competition across the state:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stevie Brasseaux (North Vermilion)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='947907' first='Victoria' last='Darrah'] (St. Scholastica)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1239758' first='Comora' last='Davis'] (Plaquemine)<br>Naomi Dishmon (Tioga)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='947756' first='Kayla' last='Harding'] (LaGrange)<br>Zoey Jackson (Archbishop Hannan)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='489580' first='Brooklyn' last='Jefferson'] (Minden)<br>Kiley Johnson (E.D. White)<br>McKayla Jones (Peabody)<br>Di'Amon Levings (Iowa)<br>Gabby Lighfoot (Lakeshore)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='943306' first='Nyla' last='Lyons'] (South Lafourche)<br>Sa'Niya Morris (Opelousas)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1488597' first='Makayla' last='Rogers'] (Northwood)<br>Sa'niah Stokes (South Terrebonne)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1349488' first='Ja'Nia' last='Senegal'] (Teurlings)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1233691' first='Jamaria' last='Senegal'] (Northside)<br>Sa'Niyah White (Willow)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>his list is deeper than it looks. From elite scorers to glue players and rising prospects, the <strong>Class 4A talent pool is loaded</strong>. These athletes didn't just compete—they <strong>produced, led, and elevated their programs</strong> all season long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The future is bright… and the competition is only getting tougher.</strong><br><strong>Scroll down to check out full player evaluations and breakdowns.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Did you miss my most recent article? You can access it via the Link </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/?p=1829277&amp;preview=true&amp;_thumbnail_id=1829424">https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/04/class-5a-girls-second-team-all-state-selection/ </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/04/class-4a-all-state-first-team-selection/">Class 4A All-State First Team Selection | Prep Girls Hoops</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/04/aau-prospects-inside-the-gym-cajun-heat-elite/">AAU Prospects Inside the Gym: Cajun Heat Elite | Prep Girls Hoops</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You are welcome to follow me on Instagram or X at @Coachlathan for additional content or upcoming announcements.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["947845"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e79084d6108"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='947845' first='Eryn' last='Brown'] is one of the most <strong>dynamic scorers in Louisiana</strong>, and the numbers back it up. Averaging <strong>30.7 PPG</strong>, she led the state in scoring and earned <strong>Class 4A Second Team All-State honors</strong>—a true offensive engine who can take over games at any moment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But she's more than just buckets. Brown filled the stat sheet across the board, leading her team in <strong>rebounds (12.0), steals (5.1), and blocks (2.8)</strong> while adding <strong>playmaking and versatility</strong> to her game. At 5'9”, she plays bigger than her size, bringing toughness, activity, and a nonstop motor on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her scoring ability jumps off the page, but it's the <strong>all-around impact</strong> that separates her. Brown creates offense, crashes the glass, disrupts defensively, and consistently shifts momentum in her team's favor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation:</strong> A <strong>high-level scoring threat with multi-category production</strong>, Brown is a proven playmaker who impacts winning in more ways than one. When she's on the floor, the game runs through her—simple as that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489561"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e79084d6167"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='489561' first='Journee' last='Johnson'] | 2026 | Vandebilt Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='489561' first='Journee' last='Johnson'] is a <strong>high-level wing prospect</strong> with the size, skill, and versatility to impact the game in a big way. At <strong>6'0"</strong>, the Vandebilt Catholic standout plays club basketball with <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='714308' first='Louisiana' last='United (Boot United)']</strong> and is ranked <strong>No. 1 at her position and No. 4 in the state</strong> on Prep Girls Hoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What makes Johnson stand out is her <strong>three-level scoring ability</strong> and smooth all-around game. She can attack the rim, score with either hand, rise up in the mid-range, and knock down the deep ball with confidence. Her ball-handling at her size adds even more value, making her a tough matchup for defenders on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's the type of player who brings <strong>matchup problems, offensive versatility, and next-level potential</strong> every time she steps on the floor. With her length, skill set, and ability to score from multiple spots, Johnson looks every bit like a prospect who can make real noise at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation:</strong> Johnson is a <strong>college-level wing with size, polish, and offensive upside</strong>. Her game is smooth, her scoring is versatile, and her overall profile makes her one of Louisiana's most intriguing players in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Amiya Montgomery","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Carver","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e79084d6213"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amiya Montgomery is a <strong>small guard with a big-time impact</strong>. The Carver standout earned <strong>Class 4A Second Team All-State</strong> honors after averaging <strong>16.0 points per game</strong>, and she also picked up <strong>District 10-4A MVP</strong> recognition—two honors that speak loudly about the kind of season she put together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At <strong>5'3"</strong>, Montgomery brings the kind of game that forces you to pay attention. She is listed as a <strong>junior point guard</strong> on Carver's 2025–26 roster, which lines up with the idea of a player who can control pace, create offense, and put pressure on defenses despite not having overwhelming size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What stands out most is the production matched with the recognition. You do not land <strong>all-state honors</strong> and <strong>district MVP</strong> by accident. That points to a guard who consistently delivered, led her team, and made winning plays in a major way throughout the season. Based on the public information available, Montgomery profiles as a <strong>dynamic lead guard</strong> who combines scoring punch with the toughness and confidence needed to carry a heavy load.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evaluation:</strong> Montgomery is a <strong>playmaking floor general with proven scoring ability and strong impact value</strong>. She may not be the biggest player on the floor, but her resume says she plays bigger than her frame. Productive, decorated, and battle-tested, Amiya Montgomery looks like the type of guard who can shift momentum and be a difference-maker every time she steps on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There is not much detailed public scouting text available on her beyond roster and honors, so this evaluation is grounded mainly in confirmed size, position, scoring average, and postseason recognition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1488597"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e79084d6266"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1488597' first='Makayla' last='Rogers'] is a <strong>versatile scoring guard/wing</strong> who brings production, length, and two-way impact to the floor. The Northwood-Shreveport standout averaged <strong>24.0 PPG</strong>, earning <strong>Class 4A Second Team All-State honors</strong>—a clear sign of her ability to consistently deliver at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At <strong>5'9”</strong>, Rogers has the size and athleticism to create matchup problems. She can <strong>create her own shot</strong>, score from multiple levels, and use her length to finish over defenders. Offensively, she plays with confidence and control, showing the ability to take over stretches of the game when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What separates her is the <strong>two-way presence</strong>. Rogers is a <strong>long, active defender</strong> who uses her athleticism to disrupt, contest, and make plays on the defensive end. She doesn't just produce—she competes, bringing effort and toughness every possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation:</strong> A <strong>high-level scoring wing with defensive upside</strong>, Rogers impacts the game on both ends. With her length, shot creation, and motor, she's a player who can <strong>shift momentum and change games</strong>. The production is there, the tools are there—and the upside is real.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["655014"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e79084d62b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='655014' first='Ashanti' last='Smith'] is a <strong>winning piece on a championship-level program</strong>, bringing toughness, discipline, and impact beyond the box score. The Wossman guard helped power one of the top teams in Louisiana, earning <strong>Class 4A Second Team All-State recognition</strong> while contributing to a dominant season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At <strong>5'8”</strong>, Smith has solid size for a guard and plays with a strong feel for the game. She understands her role, makes the right reads, and delivers when her number is called. Whether it's knocking down shots, defending her position, or bringing energy on both ends, she consistently adds value.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What stands out most is her <strong>ability to contribute to winning basketball</strong>. Playing in a high-level system, Smith brings effort, composure, and reliability—traits that don't always show up in stats but are critical to success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation:</strong> Smith is a <strong>reliable two-way guard with a team-first mindset and championship experience</strong>. She knows how to play, competes on both ends, and fits into winning systems—making her a valuable piece with real impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->