Brennan High School's Bella Flemings Named Texas Gatorade Girls Player of the Year

Flemings follows in the footsteps of her brother, who won the award last season.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:24pm

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Bella Flemings, a standout basketball player at Brennan High School in San Antonio, Texas, has been named the 2026 Texas Gatorade Girls Player of the Year. This comes a season after her brother, Kingston Flemings, was honored with the same award.

Why it matters

The Gatorade Player of the Year award is one of the most prestigious individual honors in high school sports, recognizing not only athletic excellence but also academic achievement and exemplary character. Bella Flemings' selection continues a remarkable run for the Flemings family and highlights the talent and dedication found in the San Antonio high school basketball community.

The details

Bella Flemings, a senior at Brennan High School, led her team to a 35-3 record and a berth in the Texas 6A state championship game this past season. She averaged 22.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.9 steals per game, cementing her status as one of the top players in the state.

  • Bella Flemings was named the 2026 Texas Gatorade Girls Player of the Year on March 13, 2026.
  • Her brother, Kingston Flemings, won the same award the previous season.

The players

Bella Flemings

A senior basketball player at Brennan High School in San Antonio, Texas, who was named the 2026 Texas Gatorade Girls Player of the Year.

Kingston Flemings

Bella Flemings' brother, who was named the Texas Gatorade Boys Player of the Year the previous season.

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What they’re saying

“Bella Flemings is a remarkable athlete who has demonstrated excellence on the court, in the classroom and in her community. Her selection as the Gatorade Texas Girls Basketball Player of the Year is a well-deserved honor.”

— Sheila Wilson, Gatorade Player of the Year Program Director

The takeaway

The Flemings siblings' back-to-back Gatorade Player of the Year awards highlight the depth of talent and the family's commitment to excellence in San Antonio high school basketball. Their achievements inspire the next generation of student-athletes to strive for greatness both on and off the court.