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SBLive's 6A All-State Texas girls basketball teams, awards: Samantha Wagner is MVP, Andrea Robinson is Coach of the Year

Here’s an in-depth look at the most prolific scorers and tenacious defenders in Class 6A Texas high school girls basketball

After a year defined by record-breaking performances, dominant teams and elite playmakers, it’s time to reflect upon and honor the top players during the 2021-22 Texas high school girls basketball season.

As part of our end-of-season review, SBLive has recognized the most outstanding individual players and coaches around the state from the 2021-22 campaign with our all-region teams and awards.

ALL-REGION TEAMS: ALL-CENTRAL TEXAS | ALL-EAST TEXAS | ALL-NORTH TEXAS | ALL-SOUTH TEXAS | ALL-WEST TEXAS

Now, it’s time to look for the most prolific scorers and tenacious defenders across the Lone Star State and reveal SBLive’s 2021-22 All-State Texas Girls Basketball teams and awards.

All-state picks are divided down into first, second and third-team selections and are categorized by classification (Class 1A-6A and Private Schools). Additionally, five all-state awards are available at each classification level: MVP, Newcomer of the Year, OPOY, DPOY and Coach of the Year.

Here’s an in-depth look at the players and coaches throughout the state who earned their spots on SBLive’s Class 6A All-State Texas Girls Basketball teams:

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CLASS 6A AWARDS

MVP: Junior G Samantha Wagner (San Antonio Reagan) 

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Wagner, who recently committed to Texas, averaged 26.0 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.9 blocks, 1.5 steals in 31 games.

Offensive Player of the Year: Senior G Nyanna Robertson (Fort Worth Boswell)

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Robertson, a George Washington signee, averaged 24.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 steals, 2.4 assists in 38 games.

Defensive Player of the Year: Senior F Sa’Myah Smith (DeSoto) 

UIL 6A Girls Basketball Semifinal March 4, 2022. DeSoto vs Northside Clark. Photo-Tommy Hays59

Smith, who signed with LSU, averaged 12.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 5.5 blocks in 37 games.

Newcomer of the Year: Freshman G LA Sneed (San Antonio Wagner)

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Sneed averaged 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 3.3 steals in 31 games.

Coach of the Year: Andrea Robinson (DeSoto)

UIL 6A Girls Basketball Championship March 5, 2022. DeSoto vs South Grand Prairie. Photo-Tommy Hays89

6A FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE

Senior G Ayanna Thompson (DeSoto)

Junior G Amarachi Kimpson (Little Elm)

Senior F Amina Muhammad (DeSoto)

Senior F Kaitlyn Duhon (Humble Summer Creek)

Sophomore C Adhel Tac (South Grand Prairie)

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6A SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE

Senior G Hailey Adams (San Antonio Clark)

Junior G Jules LaMendola (Coppell)

Sophomore F Justice Carlton (Katy Seven Lakes)

Senior F Lexi Alexander (Round Rock Cedar Ridge)

Senior C Tionna Heron (DeSoto)

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6A THIRD TEAM ALL-STATE

Junior G Victoria Flores (Duncanville)

Junior G Salese Blow (Plano)

Junior F Jade Clack (Austin High)

Junior F Katelyn Kabrich (Tomball Memorial)

Junior C RyLee Grays (Pearland)