Although there were no area teams fortunate to make this year’s state tournament in Birmingham, it was a memorable high school basketball season nonetheless.
Eight area basketball players within the WEIS Radio coverage area recently received all-state recognition by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, including a pair of first-team selections in Spring Garden’s Ace Austin and Piedmont’s Alex Odam.
Austin, an eighth point guard, averaged 16.6 points, 7 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 4.7 steals for the Class 2A Lady Panthers (32-3). Odam, a sophomore point guard, tallied 23.5 points, 2.6 boards, 3.9 assists and 2.5 steals for the Class 3A Bulldogs (17-7).
Spring Garden senior guard/forward Weston Kirk picked up a Class 2A Second-Team honor. Kirk collected 19 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.9 steals for the Panthers (19-11) last season.
Staying with Spring Garden, Lady Panther junior guard/forward Neely Welsh earned a spot on the 2A Girls Third Team, as did Sand Rock junior guard Lanie Henderson.
Welsh averaged 14.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals, while Henderson had 14.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.8 steals for the Lady Wildcats (16-13).
Three other area basketball players garnered spots on the third team.
Sand Rock senior guard Garyn Sharpe tallied 16.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals for the Wildcats (24-6). Collinsville sophomore guard Tyla Tatum tallied 14.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 steals for the Class 3A Lady Panthers (26-5). Cherokee County High School senior guard Karlee Perry posted 14 points, 2.6 rebounds, an assist and 1.5 steals per contest for the Class 4A Lady Warriors (22-8).
The complete ASWA All-State Basketball Teams are listed below.
CLASS 7A GIRLS
First-Team All-State
Reniya Kelly, Hoover, So., G, 5-5
Amiya Payne, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., G, 6-1
Olivia Porter, Auburn, Jr., G, 5-8
Emma Smith, Vestavia Hills, Jr., G, 5-7
Kelsey Thompson, Davidson, Jr., G, 5-10
Second-Team All-State
Jazmyn Bigham, Theodore, Fr., C, 6-1
Morgan Ficklin, Central-Phenix City, Jr., F, 6-1
Aniya Hubbard, Hoover, Jr., G, 5-8
MG Lymon, Foley, Sr., G, 5-6
Amiyah Rollins, Dothan, Jr., G-F, 5-10
Third-Team All-State
Syriah Daniels, Auburn, Fr., G, 6-0
Jordan Hunter, Hewitt-Trussville, Fr., G, 5-9
Camille Jenkins, Gadsden City, Sr., G, 5-5
Kennedy Langham, Sparkman, So., G, 5-7
TKeyah Weatherly, Theodore, Jr., G, 5-9
Honorable Mention
Jaida Gosha, Enterprise, Jr., F, 5-10
Alexis Hudgens, Dothan, Sr., G-F, 5-8
Jabria Lindsey, Central-Phenix City, 7th, G, 5-8
Coach of the Year
Tonya Hunter, Hewitt-Trussville
CLASS 7A BOYS
First-Team All-State
DJ Fairley, Hoover, Sr., G, 6-2
Luke Guyette, Huntsville, Sr., G, 6-2
Quentin Hayes, Enterprise, Jr., G, 6-1
Riley Leonard, Fairhope, Sr., F, 6-4
Noah Young, Oak Mountain, Sr., G-F, 6-5
Second-Team All-State
Cam Crawford, Spain Park, Sr., G, 6-4
Hunter Ivy, Fairhope, Jr., F, 6-3
Calen Lightford, Sparkman, Jr., G, 5-11
Win Miller, Vestavia Hills, So., G, 6-3
Will Shaver, Oak Mountain, Jr., C, 6-11
Third-Team All-State
Trinity Bell, Albertville, Sr., F, 6-7
Bryson Hall, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr., F, 6-7
Tommie Law, Mary Montgomery, Sr., G, 6-3
Jalen Jackson, Bob Jones, Sr., G, 6-1
Elijah Terry, Enterprise, Jr., G-F, 6-5
Honorable Mention
Jayden Buckley, Auburn, Jr., G, 5-11
Donovan Pearman, Smiths Station, Sr., G, 5-9
Labaron Philon, Baker, Fr., G, 6-1
LeTarion White, Jeff Davis, Sr., F, 6-4
Coach of the Year
Chris Love, Oak Mountain
CLASS 6A GIRLS
First-Team All-State
Masyn Marchbanks, Hartselle, Jr., G, 5-8
Kaitlin Peterson, Eufaula, Sr., G, 5-8
Sara Puckett, Muscle Shoals, Sr., F, 6-2
Samiya Steele, Hazel Green, Jr., G, 5-7
Nya Valentine, McGill-Toolen, Sr., G, 5-3
Second-Team All-State
Caroline Bachus, Athens, Jr., F, 6-2
Maddison Dowling, Gulf Shores, Jr., F, 5-10
Bre’Anna Rhodes, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., F, 6-1
Kaleah Taylor, Oxford, Jr., G, 5-4
Grace Watson, Hazel Green, Sr., F, 6-0
Third-Team All-State
Mya Barnes, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., F, 6-1
Ellen Fleming, Chelsea, Sr., G, 5-11
Laci Gogan, Pelham, So., G, 5-8
Zahria Hoskey, Eufaula, Jr., G, 5-7
Libby Privett, Madison Academy, Jr., G, 5-8
Honorable Mention
Lillyanna Cartee, Hartselle, Sr., F, 5-11
Skye Harris, Lee-Montgomery, Sr., G-F, 5-11
Bellah Machen, Mortimer Jordan, Jr., G, 5-8
XaiOnna Whitfield, Oxford, Fr., G, 5-7
Coach of the Year
Adria Harris, Carver-Montgomery
CLASS 6A BOYS
First-Team All-State
Barry Dunning Jr., McGill-Toolen, Jr., F, 6-6
BJ Harris, Scottsboro, Sr., G, 5-9
Rylan Houck, Oxford, Jr., F, 6-5
Brody Peebles, Hartselle, Sr., G, 6-2
Rayven Turner, Mountain Brook, Sr., F-G, 6-6
Second-Team All-State
Kolby Horace, Spanish Fort, Jr., G, 6-2
Jo Jo James, Pinson Valley, Sr., G, 6-0
Josh Paige, Eufaula, Jr., G, 6-4
RayQuan Taylor, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., F, 6-10
Kelvon Townsend, Woodlawn, Sr., F, 6-4
Third-Team All-State
Jalon Chapman, Buckhorn, Sr., C, 6-5
Colby McAllistster, Spanish Fort, Jr., F, 6-3
Justin Moore, Oxford, Sr., G, 6-3
Vincent Reeves Jr., Shades Valley, Sr., G-F, 6-4
Rodarius Thomas, Eufaula, Sr., F, 6-3
Honorable Mention
Bo Barber, Mountain Brook, Sr., G, 5-9
Tyre Patterson, Athens, Sr., G, 6-2
Jacquez Trammell, Valley, Sr., G-F, 6-4
Greedy Williams, Pinson Valley, Sr., G, 6-3
Coach of the Year
Tyler Davis, Mountain Brook
CLASS 5A GIRLS
First-Team All-State
Shaniah Nunn, Fairfield, Jr., G, 6-0
Saniah Parker, Mae Jemison, Sr., G-F, 5-9
Jirah Rogers, East Limestone, Sr., F, 6-0
Sadie Thompson, Lawrence Co., Sr., G, 5-6
Randrea Wright, Carver-Birmingham, Sr., G, 5-7
Second-Team All-State
Renijah Brown, Marbury, Sr., G, 5-6
Makayla Hobdy, Charles Henderson, So., G, 5-5
Dorsey Parker, UMS-Wright, Jr., C, 6-1
Lexi Shadix, West Point, Sr., F, 6-0
Kylera Warren, Central-Tuscaloosa, So., C, 6-6
Third-Team All-State
Maya Cunningham, Pleasant Grove, Sr., F, 5-9
Aeraeonna Manuel, Selma, Sr., F, 5-11
Destinee Nelson, Carver-Birmingham, So., G, 5-8
Ashley Phillips, Alexandria, Jr., G, 5-7
Olivia Vandergriff, Guntersville, So., G, 5-8
Honorable Mention
Shakyiah Clark, Wenonah, Sr., G, 5-4
Kalyx Cole, LeFlore, Sr., G, 5-6
Kristian Jackson, Charles Henderson, Jr., G, 5-6
Ella Vallas, St. Paul’s, So., G, 6-2
Coach of the Year
Jarvis Wilson, Carver-Birmingham
CLASS 5A BOYS
First-Team All-State
Kaleb Brown, Lee-Huntsville, Sr., G, 6-5
Keshwawn Murphy, Ramsay, Sr., F, 6-11
Martavious Russell, Sipsey Valley, Jr., G, 6-4
Dawson Sarblah, Greenville, Sr., G-F, 6-6
Landan Williams, Alexandria, Sr., C, 6-6
Second-Team All-State
Jordan Chatman, Center Point, Sr., G-F, 6-5
Jamicah Humphrey, Tallassee, Sr., G, 5-10
Christian Lewis, Pleasant Grove, Sr., F, 6-4
Crews Proctor, Sylacauga, Sr., G, 6-2
Akeives Shorts, Charles Henderson, Jr., G, 5-11
Third-Team All-State
Patrick Burke, Headland, Jr., G, 6-1
Taye Fields, Lee-Huntsville, Sr., G, 6-3
Jarvis Moss, Selma, Sr., G, 6-1
Harrison Wallace, Pike Road, Sr., G, 6-2
D’Anthony Walton, Alexandria, Jr., G, 6-4
Honorable Mention
Chandler Dyas, Russellville, Sr., G, 6-3
Keontae Funderburg, Talladega, Sr., F, 6-1
Brian Garrett, Lincoln, Sr., G, 6-0
Taevon Goode, Central-Tuscaloosa, Sr., G, 6-4
Coach of the Year
Greg Brown, Lee-Huntsville
CLASS 4A GIRLS
First-Team All-State
Allasha Dudley, Anniston, Sr., G, 5-6
Brooke Jones, Rogers, Sr., F, 5-7
Naomi Jones, Jackson, So., C, 6-3
Janiya Labyzon, Vigor, Jr., F, 5-9
Jenna Walker, Priceville, Sr., G, 5-8
Second-Team All-State
Asia Barclay, Anniston, Sr., F, 6-1
Madie Krieger, Rogers, Jr., G, 5-6
Ivey Maddox, Good Hope, Fr., G, 5-10
Baylor Phillips, Oneonta, So., G, 5-8
Chloe Siegel, Deshler, So., G, 5-7
Third-Team All-State
Mia Hollingsworth, Hamilton, Fr., G, 5-8
Zharia Hubbard, Dora, Sr., F-C, 6-0
Madison Johnson, Geneva, So., G, 5-10
Karlee Perry, Cherokee Co., Sr., G, 5-4
Grace Rittenhouse, Handley, Sr., F, 5-10
Honorable Mention
Kayla Broom, Jacksonville, Sr., G, 6-0
Cassidy Campbell, Hanceville, Sr., G, 5-8
Rudi Derrick, Good Hope, So., G, 5-6
ShaDonya Johnson, Williamson, So., C, 6-0
Coach of the Year
Blake Prestage, Rogers
CLASS 4A BOYS
First-Team All-State
Brody Baker, White Plains, Sr., F, 6-5
Jordan Bell, Williamson, Sr., F, 6-4
Malcolm Carlisle, Anniston, Sr., G, 6-3
Jailen Fluellen, BTW-Tuskegee, Sr., G, 5-11
Antonio Kite, Anniston, Jr., G, 6-2
Second-Team All-State
River Helms, West Limestone, Sr., F, 6-4
Tanner Malin, Good Hope, Jr., G, 6-0
Keshaun Martin, Dale Co., Sr., G, 5-11
Kyler Murks, Brooks, Jr., G, 5-11
Sheldon Williams, Escambia Co., Jr., F, 6-7
Third-Team All-State
Dee Ellis, Dallas Co., Sr., G, 5-10
Devontae Harris, Vigor, Sr., G, 6-0
Andrew Johnson, BTW-Tuskegee, Sr., F, 6-3
Chase McCarty, Westminster-Huntsville, So., G, 6-4
Carson Muse, West Morgan, So., F, 6-6
Honorable Mention
Marquez McKnight, Ashford, Sr., F, 6-0
Kenton Steele, Hamilton, Sr., F, 6-6
Hudson Thrasher, American Christian, Sr., G, 6-3
Robert Woodyard, Williamson, Jr., F, 6-2
Coach of the Year
Torrie Brown, Anniston
CLASS 3A GIRLS
First-Team All-State
Ella Jane Connell, Prattville Christian, Jr., G, 5-8
Chloe Johnson, Montgomery Academy, Jr., G, 5-7
Kenadie Lee, Sylvania, Sr., G, 5-6
Emma Kate Smith, Trinity, So., G, 5-8
Emma Kate Tittle, Winfield, Jr., G, 5-7
Second-Team All-State
Hallie Holmes, Susan Moore, Sr., G, 5-6
Vanessa Samuel, T.R. Miller, Sr., G, 5-4
Ruthie Smith, Lauderdale Co., So., C, 6-0
CoCo Thomas, Prattville Christian, So., F, 5-11
Tori Vice, Ohatchee, Sr., G, 5-9
Third-Team All-State
Jorda Crook, Ohatchee, So., F, 5-10
Haley Homesley, Weaver, Sr., F, 5-10
Adriana Jones, Greensboro, Jr., G, 5-6
Leighton Robertsson, Montgomery Academy, Sr., G-F, 5-9
Tyla Tatum, Collinsville, So., G, 5-9
Honorable Mention
Madi Caddell, Montgomery Academy, Sr., G, 5-6
Kaylie Davenport, Flomaton, Sr., G, 5-6
Hannah Jones, Prattville Christian, So., C, 6-1
Vanessa Stoudemire, Opp, So., G, 5-9
Coach of the Year
Kyle Finch, Sylvania
CLASS 3A BOYS
First-Team All-State
Parker Godwin, Fyffe, Sr., G, 6-2
D.J. Jamerson, Catholic-Montgomery, Sr., F, 6-5
Cole Millican, Plainview, Jr., G, 6-2
Alex Odam, Piedmont, So., G, 6-2
Trent Thomas, Cottage Hill, So., F, 6-6
Second-Team All-State
Joshua Ballew, Pleasant Valley, Sr., G, 6-1
Brody Dalton, Fyffe, Sr., C, 6-6
Erik Matthews, Opp, Sr., G, 6-6
Jamarion Ryans, Hale Co., Jr., G, 5-11
Chance Spears, Mobile Christian, Sr., G, 6-0
Third-Team All-State
Logan Feltman, Winfield, Jr., F, 6-10
Eric Fuqua, Lauderdale Co., Jr., G, 5-11
Jaylen Nobles, Slocomb, Jr., G, 6-1
Luke Smith, Plainview, So., G, 6-4
Devontae White, Wicksburg, Jr., G, 6-2
Honorable Mention
Micah Johnson, Fyffe, Sr., F, 6-4
K.J. Melson, Danville, Sr., G, 6-1
Trey Pesnell, Ohatchee, Sr., G, 5-11
Tae Spears, Southside-Selma, Jr., G, 6-0
Coach of the Year
Neal Thrash, Fyffe
CLASS 2A GIRLS
First-Team All-State
Ace Austin, Spring Garden, 8th, G, 5-5
Molly Heard, Pisgah, Jr., G-F, 5-11
Kamie Kirk, Hatton, Sr., C, 6-0
Karoline Striplin, Geneva Co., Sr., C-F-G, 6-3
Toni West, Cold Springs, Sr., G, 5-7
Second-Team All-State
Ahniya Foster, Midfield, Sr., F, 5-10
Feliah Greer, LaFayette, Sr., F, 5-9
Makenna Long, G.W. Long, Jr., G, 5-8
Whitney Novak, St. Luke’s, Sr., F, 5-11
Kallie Tinker, Pisgah, So., G, 5-3
Third-Team All-State
Iamunique Bowie, St. Luke’s, Jr., G, 5-8
Josie Harville, Hatton, Sr., G, 5-7
Lanie Henderson, Sand Rock, Jr., G, 5-9
Raven McCain, B.B. Comer, Sr., G, 5-9
Neely Welsh, Spring Garden, Jr., G-F, 5-10
Honorable Mention
Jaylyn Baker, Elba, Sr., F, 5-10
Breanna Glaze, Lanett, Jr., G, 6-2
Khashya Richardson, Luverne, So., G, 5-5
Reagan Taylor, Horseshoe Bend, Fr., G, 5-7
Coach of the Year
Carey Ellison, Pisgah
CLASS 2A BOYS
First-Team All-State
Dre Burroughs, Clarke Co., Sr., G, 5-10
J.D. Davison, Calhoun, Sr., G, 6-3
Kintavious Dozier, Lanett, Sr., G, 6-0
Damariee Jones, Midfield, Sr., G, 6-4
Kedarieon Rabb, J.U. Blacksher, Sr., G, 6-4
Second-Team All-State
Ridge Harrison, Hatton, Sr., G, 6-3
Emmanuel Henderson, Geneva Co., Jr., G, 6-2
Weston Kirk, Spring Garden, Sr., G-F, 6-2
Russ Marr, North Sand Mountain, Sr., G-F, 6-3
Cade Phillips, Westbrook Christian, So., F, 6-8
Third-Team All-State
Travaunta Abner, Lanett, Sr., F, 6-2
Raymond Bryant, Cottonwood, Jr., G, 6-2
Anthony Johnson, Midfield, Jr., G, 6-3
Luke Maples, North Sand Mountain, Sr., G, 5-9
Garyn Sharpe, Sand Rock, Sr., G, 6-3
Honorable Mention
Joshua Curtis, Calhoun, Sr., F, 6-5
Hayes Floyd, Ariton, Sr., G-F, 6-3
Braden Ray, Red Bay, Sr., G, 6-5
Logan Wilkins, Addison, Sr., F, 6-6
Coach of the Year
Tim Willoughby, Cold Springs
CLASS 1A GIRLS
First-Team All-State
Sharae Coleman, Florala, Jr., G, 5-6
Serenity Metcalfe, Marion Co., 8th, G, 5-5
Gabby Perkins, Brantley, Sr., F, 6-0
Gracie Stucky, Skyline, Sr., G, 5-6
Timya Thurman, Linden, So., C, 6-6
Second-Team All-State
Erin Culp, Marion Co., Jr., F, 5-9
Tenasia Gordon, Georgiana, Sr., G-F, 5-9
Kinley Johnson, Samson, Sr., G, 5-4
Bella Millirons, Coosa Christian, So., G, 5-8
Gracie Rowell, Skyline, Fr., G, 5-7
Third-Team All-State
Kya Brown, Winterboro, So., G, 5-7
Alaysia Burns, Linden, Jr., G, 5-7
Brooke Hill, Berry, Sr., G, 5-8
Faith Johnson, Talladega Co. Central, Jr., G, 5-6
Victoria O’Neill, Donoho, Sr., G, 5-3
Honorable Mention
Chloe Davidson, Coosa Christian, Sr., F, 5-8
Brantley Edberg, Samson, Fr., G, 5-5
Kendall Lacoste, University Charter, So., G, 5-6
Tayla Murph, Loachapoka, So., G, 5-4
Coach of the Year
Scott Veal, Marion Co.
CLASS 1A BOYS
First-Team All-State
Will Bonner, Belgreen, Jr., G, 5-10
Rashaad Coleman, Florala, Sr., G, 5-10
Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, Jr., G-F, 6-2
Josh Phillips, Ragland, Sr., C, 6-1
DeWaun Stubbs, Autaugaville, Sr., F, 6-8
Second-Team All-State
Weston Avans, Skyline, Jr., F-C, 6-4
Javion-Belle McCrary, Pickens Co., Jr., G, 6-3
Jaden Nixon, Autaugaville, So., G, 6-3
Jackson Peek, Woodville, Sr., G-F, 6-2
Reed Trapp, Covenant Christian, Jr., G, 6-5
Third-Team All-State
Jarrett Benson, Meek, Fr., F, 6-1
Jaylon Jones, Pickens Co., Sr., G, 6-1
Azenda Pennington, Georgiana, Sr., G, 5-8
Taye Person, Brantley, Sr., G, 6-2
Clay Smith, Decatur Heritage, Sr., G, 5-10
Honorable Mention
Collin Bonner, Belgreen, Jr., G, 6-1
C.J. Lawler, Ragland, Sr., G, 5-7
Isaiah Matthews, Whitesburg Christian, So., G, 6-0
Tommy Tisdale III, Keith, Fr., G, 6-1
Coach of the Year
Darren Golson, Autaugaville
AISA GIRLS
First-Team All-State
Augusta Arnold, Southern Academy, Sr., G, 5-7
Mya Brooks, Glenwood, Sr., F, 5-11
Jasmyn Burts, Glenwood, Jr., G, 5-5
Grace Davis, Clarke Prep, So., G, 6-0
Willesha Lang, Tuscaloosa Academy, So., G, 5-4
Second-Team All-State
Cahley Acreman, Fort Dale Academy, Jr., G, 5-7
Megan Chapman, Southern Academy, Sr., G, 5-8
Amiyah Govan, Abbeville Christian, Jr., F, 5-9
Zaria Johnson, Evangel Christian, Jr., C, 6-4
Sarah Murph, Lakeside, Sr., F, 5-11
Third-Team All-State
Bailey Brown, Morgan Academy, So., G, 5-4
Lindsey Brown, Edgewood, Fr., G, 5-6
Grace Compton, Clarke Prep, Sr., G, 5-7
Molly Powell, Lowndes Academy, So., G, 5-7
Lauren Richmond, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr., F, 5-8
Honorable Mention
McKenzie Deason, Sparta, Sr., G, 5-6
Patricia Peoples, Meadowview, Sr., C, 6-2
Mackie Ross, Macon-East, Jr., F, 5-7
Amity White, Pike Liberal Arts, So., G, 5-5
Coach of the Year
Chris George, Clarke Prep
AISA BOYS
First-team All-State
Payton Allen, Chambers Academy, Sr., G, 6-4
Javon Christian, Pike Liberal Arts, Sr., G-F, 6-1
Cole Pritchett, Clarke Prep, Sr., G, 6-0
Sam Rowley, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr., G, 6-3
Jay Sinclair, Glenwood, Sr., G, 6-2
Second-Team All-State
Dakota Baxter, Jackson Academy, Jr., F, 6-3
Austin Cross, Pike Liberal Arts, So., G, 6-3
Chase Dumas, Macon-East, Sr., G, 6-6
Tyrese Ferguson, Springwood, Sr., F, 6-4
Walker McKee, Tuscaloosa Academy, So., G, 5-10
Third-Team All-State
Montae Callaway, North River Christian, Jr., G, 6-2
Ethan Craw, Glenwood, Sr., F, 6-4
Bryson Pate, Sparta, Jr., G, 6-3
Landon Sims, Escambia Academy, Jr., G, 6-2
Campbell Webb, Southern Academy, Fr., G, 5-10
Honorable Mention
Carson Alexander, Lee-Scott, Sr., F, 6-4
Jackson Blalock, Abbeville Christian, Sr., G-F, 6-2
Tyler Daniel, Macon-East, Jr., F, 6-2
Mark Jones, Hooper, Sr., C, 6-1
Coach of the Year
Glynn Lott, Macon-East