This young lady truly has become a champion in all facets of the game. Winning the state was just one accomplishment, but setting a standard for her program to follow is another. Despite her height, she showed up every day and put in the necessary work. She grinded her way throughout her career and accomplished so much throughout her time in high school. She elevated her play and those around her. There is so much more to her game other than scoring. Add leadership, being a great teammate, and being a solid student-athlete to the equation. This young lady leaves Richland better than she found it and will go on to accomplish her goal of playing at the next level.

In 3 games, this young lady had 62 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists on her way to leading her team to a state championship. A super talented young lady who wears her heart on her sleeve. Has tremendous work ethic, and the unseen hours come to fruition every time she takes the floor. She can score from multiple levels by creating for herself or from within the offense. She’s an exceptional leader who instills confidence in others around her. An unselfish ballplayer who will be heading to Kentucky Wesleyan to enhance their program. A champion who brings her lunchpail and hard hat every day to the gym.

 Had an exceptional tournament, leading her club with 16 points and shooting 50% from 3. She got to the rim with ease, but it was her senior leadership that was really on display. Playing with poise, she knew when to push the ball and when to slow it down. A heady floor general who is truly one of the top PGs in her class. She will go down as one of the best players in school history. Winning a championship is the icing on the cake for an impressive high school career.

This young lady has been putting her talent on display for all to see. This heady floor general plays with such poise. She picks her spots to exploit, changes pace well, and when her team needs a bucket from the arc or from the interior, she’s the one who delivers. Teammates know they can count on her, and opponents find it difficult to slow her down. Keep tabs on this young lady, as she is truly a difference-maker.

A solid ballplayer who is underrated. This kid is a heady floor general who just gets after it. Doesn’t matter how big the stage is; she always shows up, plays hard, and leaves everything she has on the floor. Finishing the contest with 28 points and 10 rebounds, she impacted the game in multiple ways. She’s helped set the standard of the Lady Raiders program and truly is an example of what a hard-working ballplayer is like.

Bailey Blair Bailey Blair 5'5" | PG Richland | 2026 State TN now has an All-District MVP award to her name after the conclusion of the regular season and also an All-Tournament MVP to her name after the 9-1A District Tournament.

Blair’s scoring ability did not slow down in the slightest come the postseason. In the district final against Cornersville High School, Blair scored a game-high 23 points, which also included a game-high four 3-pointers. Blair’s sharpshooting prowess, along with her ability to create off the dribble, both under control and at a high rate of speed, are all things that will be helpful in the regional tournament.

Richland will play Mt. Pleasant High School in the first round of the regional tournament on Friday at home.

Fears no one. Confident. Competitor. When this girl laces up her shoes, it’s show time. This kid finds ways to impact the game no matter what. She can change speeds to get to favorable spots, create on her own, and be used in a system; in any case, the ball will find the bottom of the net. Averaging 20ppg, shoot 44% from 3, the Kentucky Wesleyan signee gets after it. She’s a leader amongst her team, both vocally and by action. Her team goes as she does, and when she is on, it’s hard to slow her down. Look for her to provide Richland with one more solid ride this postseason. A class A gem scorching the nets in southern Middle Tennessee.

Senior out of Richland High School, Bailey Blair Bailey Blair 5'5" | PG Richland | 2026 State TN , like Shields, is also having an insanely efficient season in shooting from beyond the three-point line.

In 15 recorded games, Balir is shooting 42% on 43 makes. Blair, throughout the year, has been consistent. Blair always has opposing defenders guessing when she has the ball. She has a lightning-fast jumper, paired with a great hesitation move. This keeps defenders guarding off balance when guarding her more times than not.

Blair, also with her long-range jumper, can score in a multitude of ways. In a game against Wayne county where she had five threes, she displayed this. She scored a catch and shoot, side step, and step back three all within this 32-minute game.

Bailey Balir has been on a true heater to start her senior season.

As of now, Blair is leading Richland in points per game, averaging 18.1 points in eight logged games. In scoring these points, Blair can score at all levels of the floor, but she especially loves to shoot the three. With her speed on and off the ball, she is a tough player for defenders to stay in front of on the perimeter. To pair with this quickness, she has a quick shot release.

A couple of games in which she excelled from distance this year were against Columbia Central and Nashville Christian. Against Columbia Central, she had four made threes, and against Nashville Christian, she had three.

Bailey Blair Bailey Blair 5'5" | PG Richland | 2026 State TN is one of the most high-level scorers in her class.

Blair for Richland High School last season was able to score in a multitude of ways. She has quick dribble moves that can create room, especially with her lethal crossover. With this, she is efficient in scoring at all three levels off the dribble. She is also capable of shooting off the catch, especially from three-point range.

Blair also has great speed with the ball and has a high IQ. She processes things that happen on the court quicker than an average player, which allows her to hit her teammates when they break open in scoring areas.