Top Arizona Girls High School Basketball Players Announced

Fans to vote for No. 1 player of the week

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Arizona Republic has named its top high school girls basketball players for the week ending March 7, 2026. Fans can now vote for the player they think had the best week in an online poll that will close on March 12.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially basketball, are a point of pride for many Arizona communities. Recognizing the top performers helps celebrate the hard work and talent of these young athletes and generates excitement around the state championships.

The details

The top 10 players named by The Arizona Republic include standout performances from the state championship games across multiple divisions. Players like Amaya Ribbens-Brown, Kinsey Murray, and Luz Marian Santos Mas earned MVP honors for leading their teams to titles, while others like Averi Mehlberg and Emilee Searle made key plays to send their teams to the finals.

  • The poll to vote for the No. 1 player of the week will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
  • The state championship games were played on March 7, 2026.

The players

Amaya Ribbens-Brown

A freshman center for Goodyear Millennium who scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, including 14 points in the 4th quarter and overtime, to lead Millennium to the Open Division state championship.

Kinsey Murray

A junior guard for Surprise Valley Vista who nearly recorded a triple-double with 16 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds to earn MVP honors in the 6A state championship game.

Luz Marian Santos Mas

A senior forward for Glendale Raymond S. Kellis who had a double-double with 18 points and 17 rebounds to lead her team to the 5A state title and earn MVP honors.

Averi Mehlberg

A senior guard for Gilbert Mesquite who had 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in the 4A state championship game, using her basketball IQ to run out the clock and secure the title.

Emma Bremer

A sophomore center for Surprise Valley Vista who had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the 6A state championship game.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The poll to vote for the No. 1 player of the week will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The takeaway

The top high school girls basketball players in Arizona showcased their talent and leadership in the state championship games, inspiring the next generation of athletes and bringing pride to their local communities.