Since breaking the NCHSAA record by scoring 65 points on Nov. 20, Pettus has scored at least 40 points in every contest.
Ashanti Taylor of
Porter Ridge (Indian Trail, N.C.) is second in the country at 36.8 points per contest to go along with 10.3 rebounds, 5.3 steals and 3.3 assists. On Dec. 10, the 5-foot-10 sophomore piled up 45 points, 21 rebounds and three steals in a 67-54 win over Forest Hills.
Five-star senior
Aaliyah Chavez of
Monterey (Lubbock, Texas) is No. 3 on the list at 34.9 points per game. On Dec. 10, the No. 1 player in the nation scored her 4,000th point. That was also her fourth consecutive double-double for the 18-3 Plainsmen.
Read on for a look at the top 50 scorers in high school girls basketball.
