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West Point Today
By the People, for the People
Vinemont's Robinson named Player of the Year; Aby, Welborn share Coach of the Year honors
The Times' All-Area Girls Basketball Team announced
Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:21pm
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The All-Area Girls Basketball Team selection honors the region's top talent and leadership on the court.West Point TodayReagan Robinson of Vinemont High School was named The Times' All-Area Girls Basketball Player of the Year after a standout senior season. Good Hope's Justin Aby and West Point's John Welborn were named Co-Coaches of the Year. The All-Area team features top players from across the region.
Why it matters
The annual All-Area Girls Basketball Team selection recognizes the top high school talent in the region and celebrates the achievements of players and coaches who led their teams to successful seasons.
The details
Reagan Robinson, a senior at Vinemont High School, was named The Times' All-Area Girls Basketball Player of the Year after averaging 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 3.8 steals per game. Her performance helped lead the Eagles to their first area championship and Sweet 16 appearance since 2005. Good Hope's Justin Aby and West Point's John Welborn were named Co-Coaches of the Year, with Aby guiding the Raiders to their second Class 4A state championship in three seasons and Welborn leading the Warriors to 28 straight wins and area and county crowns in his final season with the program.
- Reagan Robinson had 19 points, nine steals, eight rebounds and four assists in a close loss to defending Class 3A state champion Lauderdale County.
- Good Hope claimed the Class 4A state championship in March 2026.
The players
Reagan Robinson
A senior at Vinemont High School who was named The Times' All-Area Girls Basketball Player of the Year after a standout season in which she averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 3.8 steals per game.
Justin Aby
The head coach of the Good Hope Raiders, who guided the team to their second Class 4A state championship in three seasons.
John Welborn
The head coach of the West Point Warriors, who led the team to 28 straight wins, an area championship, and a county crown in his final season with the program.
What they’re saying
“That's what makes Reagan so special. She did everything for our team. She could get to the rim, score with her back to the basket, shoot, and was a fantastic passer, especially in transition. She's the type of player who could score 20 points in a game without you realizing it. It was hard to take her out of the game because she was our glue.”
— Emme Willoughby, Vinemont's varsity girls basketball coach
The takeaway
The annual All-Area Girls Basketball Team selection highlights the exceptional talent and leadership of players and coaches who have made significant contributions to their high school programs. These recognitions celebrate the hard work, dedication, and success of the region's top female basketball players and coaches.
