Miami Country Day's Belton Named Girls' Basketball Player of the Year

Junior led team to 4th straight state championship

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:25pm

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Aaliyah Belton, a junior at Miami Country Day School, has been named the 3A-1A Dade Girls' Basketball Player of the Year. Belton led her team to its fourth consecutive state championship, the 11th title for the school in the last 14 seasons.

Why it matters

Miami Country Day has established itself as a dominant force in girls' high school basketball in Florida, winning multiple state titles over the past decade and a half. Belton's recognition as the top player in her region highlights the continued excellence of the program and the talent of its star player.

The details

Belton, a junior, put together an outstanding season for Miami Country Day, leading the team to its fourth straight state championship. The school has now won 11 state titles in the last 14 years, cementing its status as one of the premier girls' basketball programs in the state.

  • Belton was named the 3A-1A Dade Girls' Basketball Player of the Year on April 5, 2026.
  • Miami Country Day won its fourth consecutive state championship in the 2025-2026 season.

The players

Aaliyah Belton

A junior at Miami Country Day School and the 3A-1A Dade Girls' Basketball Player of the Year.

Miami Country Day School

A high school in Miami, Florida that has won 11 state championships in girls' basketball over the last 14 seasons.

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The takeaway

Belton's recognition as the top player in her region is a testament to her individual talent and the continued excellence of the Miami Country Day girls' basketball program, which has established itself as a dominant force in Florida high school sports.