The Journal introduces the all-area girls basketball team for the 2023-24 season, including the Player of the Year, Adelaide Jernigan, who led her team to an impressive record and is a highly sought-after recruit in the national rankings.

By the Numbers
  • Adelaide Jernigan averaged 19.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3 apg, and 3 spg
  • Gigi Lyons, a freshman guard, scored 707 points this season
  • Shaymiah Bailey, a junior at Mount Tabor, averaged 16.1 ppg and 12.6 rpg
State of Play
  • Adelaide Jernigan is a top 50 national recruit for the Class of 2025, holding offers from numerous prestigious colleges.
  • Richmond Lyons, in his first season as head coach, led the Spartans to a 23-6 overall record and 13-1 in the Central Piedmont 4-A, winning the regular season and conference tournament titles.
  • Several players have received offers from colleges, indicating their potential for a strong future in the sport.
Bottom Line

The all-area girls basketball team showcases exceptional talent, with Adelaide Jernigan standing out as a top recruit, and the leadership of Coach Richmond Lyons reflecting a promising future for the sport in the region.