MHSAA Girls Basketball All-East Teams Announced

Free Press reveals top players and coach for 2025-26 season

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:06am

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The Detroit Free Press has released its 2026 All-East metro teams for Michigan high school girls basketball, honoring the top players and coach from the region's top programs.

Why it matters

The All-East teams showcase the elite talent and standout performances from girls basketball players across the eastern side of the state, recognizing their hard work and contributions to their school teams.

The details

The All-East first team is led by captain Emersen Holder of Regina, along with Brooklyn Garavaglia of Macomb Dakota, Claire O'Brien of Utica Ford, Gabriella Gojcaj of Utica Eisenhower, and Eva Borowski of Grosse Pointe North. Utica Eisenhower's Madison Ristovski was named the All-East Coach of the Year.

  • The 2025-26 high school girls basketball season concluded in March 2026.

The players

Emersen Holder

A standout player for Regina High School and captain of the All-East first team.

Madison Ristovski

The head coach of Utica Eisenhower High School, named the All-East Coach of the Year.

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What they’re saying

“The level of talent across the East region this season was truly impressive. These young women have worked hard and deserve this recognition.”

— Jared Ramsey, High School Sports Reporter

The takeaway

The All-East teams highlight the depth of girls basketball talent in Michigan, showcasing the state's top players and coaches who have elevated their programs to new heights.