Clarksville Now All-Area Girls Basketball Team: Meet the selections, Player of the Year

The 2025-26 girls basketball season was filled with upsets, rivalries and even a state title.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:09pm

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The Clarksville Now All-Area Girls Basketball Team has been announced, honoring the top players in the Clarksville, Tennessee area. The list includes standout performers from Clarksville High, Clarksville Christian, Rossview, Clarksville Academy, and more. Lauren Hassell of Clarksville Christian was named Player of the Year after a dominant junior season, while Clarksville Christian was recognized as the Team of the Year.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a source of community pride in Clarksville, and these annual All-Area team selections highlight the top talent in the region. The players and teams recognized have achieved remarkable success on the court, providing excitement and inspiration for young athletes in the area.

The details

The Clarksville Now All-Area Girls Basketball Team features some of the top players in the Clarksville, Tennessee area. Shakiah Vance of Clarksville High led her team to a fifth straight district title, while Lauren Hassell of Clarksville Christian dominated as a junior, averaging 25.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. Marley Spires of Clarksville Christian also had a standout season, stepping up when Hassell was injured late in the year. Other honorees include Ellie Hankemeier of Rossview, Sicily Robinson of Clarksville Academy, and Camille Thomas of Clarksville Academy, who was named Freshman of the Year.

  • The 2025-26 girls basketball season took place over the past school year.
  • The Clarksville Now All-Area Girls Basketball Team was announced on April 1, 2026.

The players

Shakiah Vance

Guard for Clarksville High, led the Wildcats to their fifth straight district title as the primary ball handler, earning All-District, All-Tournament, and All-Region Honors, and the District 13-4A MVP.

Lauren Hassell

Forward for Clarksville Christian, the TSIAA Mrs. Basketball award winner averaged 25.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game, also contributing 2.5 assists, 2.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks per contest.

Marley Spires

Forward for Clarksville Christian, stepped up when Hassell was injured late in the season, averaging 12.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game, and was the state championship game MVP.

Ellie Hankemeier

Forward for Rossview, the District 13-4A MVP and 1,000 career point scorer averaged 17.3 points, 14.1 rebounds, two blocks, and 1.4 steals per contest, leading Rossview to a regional semifinals appearance.

Sicily Robinson

Guard for Clarksville Academy, a 1,000 career point scorer who averaged 16.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.3 steals per game.

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What they’re saying

“Hassell is one of the top recruits in the nation for a reason. Hassell won the TSIAA Mrs. Basketball, averaging 25.5 points and 11.2 rebounds a contest. She also added 2.5 assists, 2.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks.”

— Knox Rives, Author

“After graduating four of their five starters last season, the expectations for Rossview Girls Basketball were low. They started the season 1-7, and most wrote them off. However, the Hawks made a run in the postseason, downing rival Kirkwood in the district semifinals, eliminating Northwest in the regional quarterfinals, and giving eventual region champion Henry County all they could handle, all while using their signature zone defense.”

— Knox Rives, Author

What’s next

The Clarksville Now All-Area Girls Basketball Team selections will be recognized at a special awards ceremony in the coming weeks, where the Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Freshman of the Year will be honored.

The takeaway

The Clarksville area is home to an impressive array of talented high school girls basketball players, as evidenced by the standout performers named to the Clarksville Now All-Area team. These athletes have demonstrated excellence on the court, providing excitement and inspiration for the local community. Their achievements highlight the strength of basketball in the region and the promising future of the sport.