News-Review Announces All-Area Girls Basketball Teams

Standout players from Petoskey and Harbor Springs lead the way for the future of local high school hoops.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:14am

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The News-Review has revealed its All-Area Girls Basketball teams, highlighting the top players from the 2025-26 season. The list features standout performers from Petoskey and Harbor Springs, two local programs that made deep playoff runs, signaling a bright future for high school basketball in the region.

Why it matters

The All-Area teams showcase the rising talent in the local girls basketball scene, identifying the players who will lead their teams in the coming years. Strong high school sports programs are a point of pride for many communities, and these selections recognize the hard work and dedication of the area's top student-athletes.

The details

The News-Review's All-Area Girls Basketball First Team includes players from both Petoskey and Harbor Springs, reflecting the strong seasons turned in by those programs. Petoskey was led by sophomore guard Emma Robbins, who averaged 18.2 points per game, while Harbor Springs was paced by junior forward Lily Chamberlin, who dominated the paint with 15.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per contest.

  • The 2025-26 high school basketball season concluded in March 2026.
  • The News-Review announced the All-Area Girls Basketball teams on April 10, 2026.

The players

Emma Robbins

A sophomore guard for the Petoskey Northmen, Robbins emerged as one of the top scorers in the area during the 2025-26 season.

Lily Chamberlin

A junior forward for the Harbor Springs Rams, Chamberlin was a dominant presence in the paint, leading her team in both scoring and rebounding.

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What they’re saying

“Emma really took her game to the next level this season, and we're excited to see what the next two years have in store for her.”

— Mike Petersen, Petoskey Head Coach

“Lily has been a force for us the last two years, and her leadership has been instrumental in our success. We're looking forward to her senior season.”

— Sarah Harrington, Harbor Springs Head Coach

What’s next

The All-Area teams will be recognized at the annual News-Review Sports Awards ceremony in June 2026.

The takeaway

The depth of talent showcased on the News-Review All-Area Girls Basketball teams indicates a bright future for high school hoops in the local region, with standout underclassmen like Emma Robbins and Lily Chamberlin poised to lead their teams for years to come.