Alabama Girls Dominate Mississippi in All-Star Basketball Game

Alabama extends winning streak to 9 games over Mississippi in annual matchup

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:50pm

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The Alabama girls basketball all-star team continued its dominance over Mississippi, securing a 93-65 victory in the annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic on Saturday. Alabama built up a 52-25 halftime lead and never looked back, marking their ninth straight win over their rivals. Six Alabama players scored in double figures, led by a double-double from Hannah Smith of Montgomery Catholic.

Why it matters

The Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic is a long-standing tradition showcasing the top high school basketball talent from both states. Alabama's continued success in the series highlights the strength of their girls basketball programs and the development of their top players.

The details

Alabama's all-star squad was led by a balanced scoring attack, with six players reaching double digits. Hannah Smith of Montgomery Catholic recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Other top scorers for Alabama included Lani Smallwood of Albertville, Khloe Ford of Hoover, Madi-Marie Grayson of Alma Bryant, Amiyah Carvin of Foley, and Maliyah Meeks of Park Crossing, all scoring 10 or more points. Hoover's Aaliyah Blanchard also filled the stat sheet with 9 points, 4 rebounds and a game-high 5 assists. Mississippi was led by Jada Gay of Starkville High and Kayllis Walker, who each scored 18 points in the losing effort.

  • The Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic took place on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Hannah Smith

A standout player from Montgomery Catholic High School who has signed to play at Troy University.

Jada Gay

A Starkville High School athlete who has signed to play at Southern Miss, and was named the MVP for the Mississippi all-star team.

Blake Smith

The head coach of the Alabama all-star team, from Trinity Presbyterian School.

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What they’re saying

“I think our girls did an outstanding job on offense and defense. They were able to adjust on the go which really made a difference.”

— Blake Smith, Alabama All-Star Head Coach

The takeaway

Alabama's continued dominance in the annual All-Star game against Mississippi showcases the strength of their girls basketball programs and the development of top talent across the state. This long-running series provides an exciting showcase of the region's best high school players.