Howell Highlanders Dominate All-County Girls Basketball Team

Four Howell players named to the first team, a first in over 40 years

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:23am

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The Howell High School girls basketball team made history this season by becoming the first team to have four players named to the all-Livingston County first team since the format changed to five players per team in 1980. The Highlanders' dominant performance on the court has solidified their status as a powerhouse in the region.

Why it matters

Howell's ability to place four players on the prestigious all-county first team is a testament to the team's depth, talent, and coaching. This achievement highlights the strength of the Highlanders' program and their potential for continued success in the future.

The details

The all-Livingston County girls basketball team is selected annually to recognize the top players in the region. In a departure from the norm, the 2025-26 first team was dominated by four players from the Howell Highlanders. This marks the first time since the format changed in 1980 that a single team has placed that many players on the first team.

  • The all-Livingston County girls basketball team was announced on March 31, 2026.

The players

Howell High School

The Howell Highlanders are the dominant girls basketball team in Livingston County, Michigan, placing four players on the prestigious all-county first team.

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The takeaway

Howell's historic achievement of placing four players on the all-Livingston County first team demonstrates the strength and depth of their girls basketball program. This accomplishment solidifies the Highlanders' status as the premier team in the region and sets the stage for continued success in the years to come.