Averie Zinn breaks Flint high school scoring record

Genesee girls basketball star surpasses legendary Tonya Edwards as top scorer in Flint history

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Averie Zinn, a senior at Genesee High School, has surpassed Flint Northwestern legend Tonya Edwards as the all-time leading scorer in Flint-area high school basketball history. Zinn has scored 2,364 career points, the ninth-most in Michigan girls basketball history, breaking Edwards' previous record of 2,307 points. Zinn, a 5-foot-10 guard committed to Wayne State, has been a prolific scorer, averaging 27.5 points per game over her four-year varsity career.

Why it matters

Zinn's record-breaking accomplishment cements her place among the greatest high school basketball players in Michigan history. Her scoring prowess has helped lead Genesee to a 12-4 record this season and a chance at reaching the Breslin Center for the state tournament. Zinn's success also continues Flint's rich tradition of producing elite girls basketball talent, following in the footsteps of legends like Tonya Edwards.

The details

Zinn surpassed Edwards' previous record of 2,307 points on February 3rd, scoring 42 points in a win over Flint Beecher. She has continued her torrid scoring pace, following up with a 52-point, 18-steal, 9-rebound, 3-block performance in Genesee's 73-30 win over International Academy of Flint on February 10th. Zinn's scoring average has skyrocketed from 9 points per game as a freshman to 41.9 points per game as a senior, as she has developed a complete offensive game with the ability to score from all three levels.

  • Zinn surpassed Tonya Edwards' record of 2,307 points on February 3, 2026.
  • Zinn scored 52 points, 18 steals, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks in Genesee's 73-30 win over International Academy of Flint on February 10, 2026.

The players

Averie Zinn

A 5-foot-10 senior guard at Genesee High School who is committed to play at Wayne State University. She is the new all-time leading scorer in Flint-area high school basketball history, surpassing the legendary Tonya Edwards.

Tonya Edwards

A former basketball star at Flint Northwestern High School who held the previous record for most points scored in Flint-area high school basketball history with 2,307 points. Edwards went on to win two national championships at the University of Tennessee and later returned to coach at Flint Northwestern.

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What they’re saying

“I was just thinking, holy crap, I just passed the Tonya Edwards. She's the G.O.A.T., she's the name in Flint. Just to have my name connected to hers is an honor.”

— Averie Zinn (freep.com)

“Records, for me, are just markers of how far we can push ourselves and each other. I'm proud to be able to have held the title for just over four decades, but I am prouder to see Averie take it to the next level.”

— Tonya Edwards (freep.com)

What’s next

Genesee High School will look to ride Averie Zinn's historic scoring pace to a deep run in the state tournament, with their sights set on reaching the Breslin Center for the first time in school history.

The takeaway

Averie Zinn's record-breaking season not only cements her legacy as one of the greatest high school basketball players in Michigan history, but it also continues Flint's proud tradition of producing elite girls basketball talent. Her scoring prowess and all-around game have elevated Genesee High School and inspired the next generation of young players in the Flint community.