Pennsylvania Girls Basketball All-State Honors Announced

Local players recognized for standout seasons

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:50am

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The Pennsylvania Girls Basketball All-State teams were announced on Tuesday, with several local players earning top honors. Kennedy Catholic's Bella Magestro was named to the First Team in Class 2A after a dominant season, while her teammate Tori Harvey made the Second Team. Wilmington's Reese Bruckner and Farrell Senior's Ja'Niya Daniels were both selected for the Third Team.

Why it matters

The All-State selections recognize the top high school girls basketball players in Pennsylvania, highlighting the talent and hard work of student-athletes in the region. These honors can help players gain recognition from college recruiters and open doors for future opportunities.

The details

Bella Magestro of Kennedy Catholic averaged 20 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.4 steals per game this season, connecting on 76 three-pointers. She finished her career with 1,586 total points, the third-highest total in school history. Teammate Tori Harvey, a junior, put up 21.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 5.7 steals per game. Reese Bruckner of Wilmington averaged 17.1 points per game, while Ja'Niya Daniels of Farrell Senior scored just under 15 points per game.

  • The All-State honors were announced on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Bella Magestro

A senior at Kennedy Catholic High School who was named to the Pennsylvania Girls Basketball All-State First Team in Class 2A after a standout season.

Tori Harvey

A junior at Kennedy Catholic High School who was named to the Pennsylvania Girls Basketball All-State Second Team in Class 2A.

Reese Bruckner

A player for Wilmington High School who was named to the Pennsylvania Girls Basketball All-State Third Team.

Ja'Niya Daniels

A player for Farrell Senior High School who was named to the Pennsylvania Girls Basketball All-State Third Team.

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The takeaway

The All-State selections highlight the impressive talent and hard work of high school girls basketball players in Pennsylvania, showcasing the next generation of stars in the sport.