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Ridgeland Today
By the People, for the People
Basketball Players of the Week (Feb. 4th-10th)
High-scoring performances power wins and earn Basketball Player of the Week honors
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The top high school basketball players in Mississippi were recognized for their standout performances from February 4-10. Marquise Williams of Ridgeland, Bryce Bolton of Jackson Academy, and Maddox Singletary of Madison Central were named Boys Basketball Players of the Week, while Sharkyra Dixon of Madison Central, Morgan Thompson of Velma Jackson, and Aubrey Chambers of Jackson Academy earned Girls Basketball Player of the Week honors.
Why it matters
These weekly awards highlight the top talent in Mississippi high school basketball and recognize the hard work and contributions of these student-athletes to their teams' success.
The details
The boys honorees included Marquise Williams of Ridgeland, who scored 19 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in his team's 66-49 win. Bryce Bolton of Jackson Academy had 17 points and 5 assists in a 66-41 victory, while Maddox Singletary of Madison Central led his team with 15 points in a 58-42 win. On the girls' side, Sharkyra Dixon of Madison Central scored 24 points and had 4 steals in an 85-28 rout, Morgan Thompson of Velma Jackson had 22 points in a 58-51 win, and Aubrey Chambers of Jackson Academy was also recognized.
- The awards were given for games played from February 4-10, 2026.
The players
Marquise Williams
A senior basketball player for Ridgeland High School.
Bryce Bolton
A junior basketball player for Jackson Academy.
Maddox Singletary
A junior basketball player for Madison Central High School.
Sharkyra Dixon
A senior basketball player for Madison Central High School.
Morgan Thompson
A senior basketball player for Velma Jackson High School.
Aubrey Chambers
A senior basketball player for Jackson Academy.
The takeaway
These weekly player of the week awards recognize the top high school basketball talent in Mississippi and highlight the hard work and contributions of these student-athletes to their teams' success.

