CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The 2025-26 girls basketball season in Clarksville was a fun one. Filled with upsets, rivalries and even a state title, it was a season that won’t soon be forgotten. Let’s take a look at the best individual players around the Clarksville area.
First Team
Shakiah Vance, Guard, Clarksville High- Vance led Clarksville High to their fifth straight district title as the primary ball handler for the Wildcats. Vance earned All-District, All-Tournament, and All-Region Honors, and earned the District 13-4A MVP, averaging 17.5 points, two rebounds, three steals, and three assists a contest.
Lauren Hassell, Forward, Clarksville Christian- Hassell was about as dominant a player as you see at the high school level. The six-foot-four forward and TSIAA Mrs. Basketball award winner averaged 25.5 points and 11.2 rebounds a night. Hassell also impacted the game in every facet, adding 2.5 assists, 2.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks. The scariest part is that Hassell is only a junior, so opponents of the Centurions will have to (try) to deal with her for one more year.
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Marley Spires, Forward, Clarksville Christian- When Hassell went down late in the season, the Centurions didn’t skip a beat, and Spires was a big reason for it. A dominating force down low, Spires averaged 12.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.7 blocks. Spires was the state championship game MVP.
Ellie Hankemeier, Forward, Rossview- Hankemeier was the heart and soul of Rossview’s girls squad. The District 13-4A MVP and 1,000 career point scorer averaged 17.3 points, 14.1 rebounds, two blocks, and 1.4 steals a contest, leading Rossview to a regional semifinals appearance.
Siciliy Robinson, Guard, Clarksville Academy- A 1,000 career point scorer, Robinson did a little bit of everything for her Cougars squad, who won their first postseason contest in three seasons. An All-District selection, Robinson averaged 16.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.3 spg, while shooting an efficient 39% from the field.
Second team
Camille Thomas, Forward, Clarksville Academy- Thomas is a scrappy, physical forward with the ability to put the ball on the floor. The all-district selection averaged 10.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.5 steals, and one block a contest, while shooting an incredibly effective 56% from the field.
Kaydence Kindle, Guard, Clarksville Christian- Kindle was a versatile guard and the primary ball handler for the state champion Centurions. Earning TSIAA All-District honors, Kindle scored 10 points a contest while adding 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.3 steals.
Shalya Vaughn, Forward, Northwest- Vaughn was a long and strong forward down low for the Vikings. She averaged 10.8 points a contest with 7.3 rebounds and 2.1 steals, leading to an All-District selection.
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Davia Collins, Forward, Kirkwood- Collins was a consistent option down low for the Cobras. The All-District and All-Tournament selection averaged 10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and one block per contest.
Sy’Nya Seay, Guard, Kenwood- Seay was the primary ball handler for the Knights, and had a nose for finding the ball on defense, averaging four steals a contest. Seay also averaged nine points, six rebounds, and four assists a contest.
Top awards
Player of the Year: Lauren Hassell, Clarksville Christian- Hassell is one of the top recruits in the nation for a reason. Hassell won the TSIAA Mrs. Basketball, averaging 25.5 points and 11.2 rebounds a contest. She also added 2.5 assists, 2.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks. Hassell’s ability to not only play down low but on the perimeter earns her Clarksville Now’s player of the year.
Coach of the Year: Drew Smith, Rossview- After graduating four of their five starters last season, the expectations for Rossview Girls Basketball were low. They started the season 1-7, and most wrote them off. However, the Hawks made a run in the postseason, downing rival Kirkwood in the district semifinals, eliminating Northwest in the regional quarterfinals, and giving eventual region champion Henry County all they could handle, all while using their signature zone defense. Despite the low expectations, they ended up right where they did last season, and for that, Drew Smith earns Clarksville Now’s coach of the year.
Defensive Player of the Year- Lauren Hassell, Clarksville Christian- Hassell repeats as the ClarksvilleNow defensive player of the year. Her 11.2 rebounds, 2.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks only tell part of the story, though, as Hassell’s best ability as a defender is being able to guard positions 1-5. One possession, you will see her being physical with the other team’s post, and then the next you’ll see her going step for step with the primary ball handler. That versatility earns Hassell Clarksville Now’s Defensive Player of the Year award.
Freshman of the Year- Camille Thomas, Clarksville Academy- When you watch Thomas play, you don’t see a freshman. You see a physical, quick-thinking decision maker who dominated down low in her first year of high school basketball. Thomas averaged 10.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.5 steals, and one block a contest, while shooting an incredibly effective 56% from the field.
Team of the Year – Clarksville Christian Lady Centurions – Clarksville Christian compiled an impressive 19-4 record this season, playing some of the top competition in the States and earning a state title. There consistent domination earns them Clarksville Now’s Team of the Year.
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