Best of the best: Meet Coastal Alabama’s 1st team girls basketball players

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Alma Bryant celebrates a win over Daphne during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne’s Kaylee Shabel steals the ball from Alma Bryant's Mari-Margret Grayson during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne and Alma Bryant girls face off during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant's Madi-Marie Grayson shoots against Daphne during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant's Deirra Griﬃn defends a Daphne’s Abby Johnson on a drive to the basket during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant head coach BJ Evans cheers during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game against Daphne Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne’s Fredayshia Goodwin falls onto Alma Bryant's Madi-Marie Grayson during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne’s Abby Johnson shoots over Alma Bryant's Kaylee Williams during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant's Destiny Dixon, left to right, Daphne’s Fredayshia Goodwin and Alma Bryant's Madi-Marie Grayson go after a loose ball during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant's Madi-Marie Grayson and Daphne’s Kamorya Johnson fight for a rebound during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne’s Dasia Matt shoots defended by Alma Bryant's Alivia Johnson during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne head coach Kimyatta Perry instructs from the sidelines during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game against Alma Bryant Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne’s Dasia Matt shoots from the corner defended by Alma Bryant's Alivia Johnson during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne’s Abby Johnson reacts to a call during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game against Alma Bryant Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant's Madi-Marie Grayson dies to the basket past Daphne’s Abby Johnson during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant's Destiny Dixon defends a shot by Daphne’s Sophia Hunt during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne’s Abby Johnson brings the ball downcourt against Alma Bryant during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant's Alivia Johnson shoots defended by Daphne’s Kamorya Johnson during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant's Alivia Johnson brings the ball downcourt against Daphne during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant's Mari-Margret Grayson passes the ball against Daphne during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne’s Fredayshia Goodwin defends a pass by Alma Bryant's Destiny Dixon during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne’s Abby Johnson shoots over Alma Bryant's Kaylee Williams during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant's Destiny Dixon grabs a rebound over Daphne’s Sophia Hunt during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant's Destiny Dixon shoots defended by Daphne’s Sophia Hunt during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Daphne’s Kaylee Shabel passes the ball against Alma Bryant during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

Alma Bryant celebrates a win over Daphne during an AHSAA Class 7A South Regional semifinal girls basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett | preps@al.com)

The five first-team Coastal Alabama girls basketball players for the 2025-2026 season include four seniors and a junior.

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