Flores, Simmons Named Finalists for Miss/Mr. Basketball Awards

Andrea Flores of Daniel Boone High and Jackson Simmons of Unicoi County High are among the top high school basketball players in Tennessee recognized for their standout seasons.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Andrea Flores of Daniel Boone High School and Jackson Simmons of Unicoi County High School have been named finalists for the prestigious TSSAA Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball awards, respectively. Flores, a Mississippi State signee, is one of three finalists in Class 3A, while Simmons, who recently signed with Milligan University, is a finalist in Class 2A. The awards will be presented on March 10 in Murfreesboro.

Why it matters

The Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball awards are the highest individual honors in Tennessee high school basketball, recognizing the state's top players for their performance, academics, and character. Being named a finalist is a significant achievement that highlights the exceptional talent and leadership of Flores and Simmons within their respective communities.

The details

Flores, a senior, leads the Tri-Cities area in points per game with 22.5 and ranks in the top 10 in several other categories, including 8.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. She also shoots 75% from the free-throw line and makes an average of 2.5 3-pointers per game. Simmons, also a senior, has been the region's top scorer with 25.0 points per game for Unicoi County. He has been clutch from the free-throw line, shooting 84.7%, and hits 2.3 3-pointers per game.

  • The Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball awards will be presented on March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The players

Andrea Flores

A senior at Daniel Boone High School who has signed to play basketball at Mississippi State University.

Jackson Simmons

A senior at Unicoi County High School who has signed to play basketball at Milligan University.

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What’s next

The winners of the Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball awards will be announced at the ceremony on March 10 in Murfreesboro.

The takeaway

The recognition of Flores and Simmons as finalists for the prestigious Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball awards highlights the exceptional talent and leadership of these high school athletes in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee. Their achievements on the court, in the classroom, and in their communities have earned them this well-deserved honor.