6 Flint-area teams earn top seeds in girls basketball districts

Regular-season rematches highlight first round as teams chase state glory

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Michigan High School Athletic Association released the district pairings for girls basketball, and the Flint area had multiple teams tabbed as the No. 1 seed in their respective districts. The district tournaments begin on March 2, and there are several key storylines to follow, including Goodrich's chase for a state title, the final runs for top players Kendyl Smith and Averie Zinn, and dark horse contenders like Durand, Flint Hamady, and Genesee Christian.

Why it matters

The district tournaments mark the start of the postseason push for girls basketball teams in the Flint area. With several top seeds and experienced squads, the road to the state finals will go through the Flint region. The individual performances of standout players like Smith and Zinn will also be closely watched as they look to cap their high school careers with a championship.

The details

Six local teams will head into districts as the top seed, including Davison in Division 1, Flint Powers Catholic and Goodrich in Division 2, Otisville LakeVille Memorial and Genesee in Division 3, and New Lothrop in Division 4. Goodrich, led by senior Kayla Hairston, is the No. 5 ranked team in Division 2 and is chasing its first state title since 2013. Powers Catholic's Kendyl Smith and Genesee's Averie Zinn, both on the Miss Basketball watch list, are playing in their final state tournaments before moving on to college. Dark horse contenders include Durand, Flint Hamady, and Genesee Christian.

  • The district tournaments begin on March 2.
  • Goodrich defeated Fenton 58-27 on February 20 to win the Flint Metro League outright.

The players

Davison

The No. 1 seed in Division 1.

Flint Powers Catholic

The No. 1 seed in Division 2 and the No. 7 ranked team in the state.

Goodrich

The No. 1 seed in Division 2 and the No. 5 ranked team in the state. Goodrich is led by senior Kayla Hairston.

Kendyl Smith

A senior at Flint Powers Catholic and a Liberty signee. She is on the Miss Basketball watch list and has broken the school's all-time scoring record and eclipsed 500 career assists.

Averie Zinn

A senior at Genesee and a Wayne State signee. She is on the Miss Basketball watch list and has become the Flint-area's all-time leading scorer, breaking just about every record at her school.

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