Thirteen of the area’s best basketball players were honored by the Alabama Sports Writers Association Sunday morning with the announcement of the 2022 All-State Basketball Teams.
The WEIS radio coverage area had two first-team selections in Spring Garden freshman guard Ace Austin and Piedmont junior guard Alex Odam; three second team selections in Spring Garden senior forward Neely Welsh, Sand Rock senior guard Lanie Henderson and Sand Rock junior guard Jacob StClair; four third-team selections in Spring Garden senior guard Cooper Austin, Cherokee County sophomore guard Mary Hayes Johnson and junior guard Jack Amos, and Collinsville junior guard Tyla Tatum.
Area honorable mention players are Cedar Bluff junior guard Bucky Leek, Sand Rock junior guard Kaden Justice, Sand Rock senior guard Caley Garrett, and Piedmont junior forward LeLe Ridley.
Ace Austin averaged 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 3.3 steals for the Lady Panthers (31-2) last season. Her teammate Welsh tallied 17.4 points, 5.6 boards, two assists and 1.7 steals. Cooper Austin averaged 14.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists and two steals for the Panther boys (20-9).
Henderson had 14.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, two assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks for the Lady Wildcats (27-6). Her teammate Garrett gained 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 3.3 steals. StClair came away with 24.1 points, 3.3 boards, 5.7 assists and 1.9 steals for the Wildcat boys (17-15). Teammate Justice averaged 16.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and a blocked shot per contest.
Odam averaged 25.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 2.5 steals for the Bulldogs (21-8). Ridley managed 14.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 steals for the Lady Bulldogs (14-15).
Johnson came away with 12.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 3.5 steals for the Lady Warriors (19-8). Amos averaged 19.3 points, 3.4 boards, four assists and two steals for the Warrior boys (13-13).
Tatum tallied 18.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.5 steals for Collinsville (20-11). Leek managed 13.2 points, 2.7 boards, 2.4 assists and three steals for the Tigers (12-14).
You can see the complete ASWA All-State Basketball Teams list below.
CLASS 7A GIRLS
First-team All-State
Syriah Daniels, Auburn, So., G, 6-1
Aniya Hubbard, Hoover, Sr., G, 5-9
Reniya Kelly, Hoover, Jr., G, 5-7
Kelsey Thompson, Davidson, Sr., F, 5-11
Emma Smith, Vestavia Hills, Sr., G, 5-8
Second-team All-State
Emariah Grant, Bob Jones, Sr., G, 5-3
Jordan Hunter, Hewitt-Trussville, So., G, 5-9
Kennedy Langham, Sparkman, Jr., G-F, 5-9
DeJaria Lewis, Prattville, Sr., C, 6-0
Amiyah Rollins, Dothan, Sr., G, 5-10
Third-team All-State
Camille Chase, Spain Park, Sr., G, 5-7
Jestiny Dixon, Foley, Jr., G, 5-7
Sarah Gordon, Vestavia Hills, Fr., G-F, 5-11
Jae Smith, Huntsville, 8th, G, 5-9
Reagan White, Fairhope, Sr., G, 5-9
Honorable mention
Carleigh Andrews, Auburn, Sr., G, 5-9
Jazmyn Bigham, Theodore, Fr., C, 6-1
Alecia Reasor, Thompson, Sr., G, 5-7
Tiana Smith, Daphne, Sr., F, 5-11
Coach of the year
John David Smelser, Vestavia Hills
CLASS 7A BOYS
First-team All-State
Jordan Frazier, James Clemens, Sr., G, 6-5
Win Miller, Vestavia Hills, Jr., G, 6-4
Labaron Philon, Baker, So., G, 6-4
Elijah Terry, Enterprise, Sr., G-F, 6-6
Colin Turner, Spain Park, Sr., F-C, 6-9
Second-team All-State
Ja’Mari Arnold, Huntsville, Jr., G, 5-10
Jayden Buckley, Auburn, Sr., G, 6-1
Brady Dunn, Oak Mountain, Sr., G-F, 6-3
Efrem Johnson, Grissom, Sr., G, 6-5
Dadrevius Weathers, Smiths Station, Sr., F-C, 6-7
Third-team All-State
RJ Johnson, Grissom, Jr., G, 6-3
Calen Lightford, Sparkman, Sr., G, 5-11
Massiah Morris, Huntsville, Sr., G, 5-10
Ketwan Reeves, Jeff Davis, Jr., G, 5-8
Jayven Williams, Baker, Sr., G, 6-0
Honorable mention
Thomas Dowd, Dothan, Jr., F, 6-7
Jordyn Durley, Florence, Jr., G, 6-2
Salim London, Hoover, Fr., G, 6-3
Jalen Orr, Austin, Sr., G, 5-11
Coach of the year
Frankie Sullivan, James Clemens
CLASS 6A GIRLS
First-team All-State
Alexis Andrews, Park Crossing, Sr., G, 5-8
Bellah Machen, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., G, 5-8
Masyn Marchbanks, Hartselle, Sr., G, 5-8
Samiya Steele, Hazel Green, Sr., G, 5-8
XaiOnna Whitfield, Oxford, So., G, 5-8
Second-team All-State
Leah Brooks, Hazel Green, So., F, 6-2
Lindsey Cox, McGill-Toolen, Jr., G, 5-3
Laci Gogan, Pelham, Jr., G, 5-8
Jace Haynes, Stanhope Elmore, Sr., C, 6-3
KaLeah Taylor, Oxford, Sr., G, 5-4
Third-team All-State
Madison Dowling, Gulf Shores, Sr., F-C, 5-11
Zahria Hoskey, Eufaula, Sr., G, 5-7
Sydney Schwallie, Chelsea, Sr., G, 5-5
Kelsie Thomas, Park Crossing, Sr., F, 5-9
Jaden Winfrey, Cullman, Sr., G, 5-6
Honorable mention
Brylan Gray, Fort Payne, So., F, 5-9
Alyah Postma, Lee-Montgomery, Sr., G, 5-7
Haley Sanders, Opelika, Sr., G, 5-9
Fantasia Wilson, Northridge, Jr., G, 5-7
Coach of the year
Melissa Bennett, Oxford
CLASS 6A BOYS
First-team All-State
Christopher Blount, Huffman, Sr., G, 6-1
Barry Dunning Jr., McGill-Toolen, Sr., F, 6-6
Tucker Gambrill, Cullman, Sr., G, 6-0
Rylan Houck, Oxford, Sr., F, 6-5
Corey Stephenson, Hueytown, Sr., G, 6-5
Second-team All-State
Ty Davis, Mountain Brook, So., G, 6-4
Kolby Horace, Spanish Fort, Sr., G, 6-3
Michael Jones, Pelham, Sr., G, 6-1
Caleb Paige, Eufaula, Sr., G, 6-4
Dee Smith, Park Crossing, Sr., G, 6-0
Third-team All-State
Terry Coner Jr., Pinson Valley, Jr., G, 5-11
Dresean Knight, Minor, Sr., C, 6-10
Colby McAllister, Spanish Fort, Sr., G, 6-4
Josh Paige, Eufaula, Sr., G, 6-4
Tyson Sexton, Scottsboro, Jr., G, 6-5
Honorable mention
Tucker Cagle, Cullman, Jr., F, 6-3
Jaden Jude, Athens, Sr., F, 6-5
Kendal Parker, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., G, 6-4
Malik Turner, Fort Payne, Sr., G, 6-2
Coach of the year
Stu Stuedeman, Cullman
CLASS 5A GIRLS
First-team All-State
Limaya Batimba, Lee-Huntsville, So., F, 5-8
Shaniah Nunn, Fairfield, Sr., F, 6-0
Dorsey Parker, UMS-Wright, Sr., C, 6-2
Je’Nyiah Silas, Lee-Huntsville, Sr., G-F, 5-9
Olivia Vandergriff, Guntersville, Jr., G, 5-8
Second-team All-State
Aaliyah Golston, Central-Tuscaloosa, So., G, 6-0
Makala Hobdy, Charles Henderson, Jr., G, 5-5
Ashley Phillips, Alexandria, Sr., G, 5-7
Ramie Reid, Hayden, Jr., F, 6-0
Tanita Swift, Center Point, Sr., G, 5-7
Third-team All-State
Jazzlyn Johnson, Pike Road, So., F, 5-11
Jayda Lacks, Sardis, Jr., C, 5-11
Tamya Smith, Pleasant Grove, So., G, 6-0
Ella Vallas, St. Paul’s, Jr., C, 6-2
Trinity Webb, Talladega, So., G-F, 5-8
Honorable mention
Jayden Blackmon, Headland, Sr., G-F, 6-0
Tazi Harris, Guntersville, So., F, 6-0
Erin Martin, Brewbaker Tech, So., G, 5-10
Alexias Walker, Selma, Sr., G, 5-5
Coach of the year
Kenny Hill, Guntersville
CLASS 5A BOYS
First-team All-State
Bryson Dawkins, Carroll-Ozark, Sr., G-F, 6-4
Kerrington Kiel, Ramsay, Jr., F, 6-5
Jacari Lane, Lee-Huntsville, Sr., G, 5-10
Martavious Russell, Sipsey Valley, Sr., G, 6-4
Bridges Simmons, UMS-Wright, Jr., G, 6-2
Second-team All-State
Brandon Fussell, Guntersville, Jr., G, 6-0
Dasean Sellers, Wenonah, Jr., G, 6-5
Akeives Shorts, Charles Henderson, Sr., G, 5-10
Dexter Smith Jr., Lee-Huntsville, Sr., G, 6-0
D’Anthony Walton, Alexandria, Sr., G, 6-5
Third-team All-State
Isaiah Curry, Jemison-Huntsville, Sr., G, 6-2
Jalyn Daniels, Tallassee, Sr., G, 5-10
Raygan Edmondson, Douglas, Sr., F, 6-2
LJ Holifield, Faith-Mobile, Jr., G, 5-9
Kalib Thomas, John Carroll, Jr., G, 6-1
Honorable mention
Jayden Cooper, Pike Road, Jr., G, 6-1
Harrison Hilyer, Jemison, Sr., G, 5-8
Jalen Jones, Ramsay, Jr., G, 5-11
Michri Taylor, Sylacauga, Sr., G, 6-5
Coach of the year
Greg Brown, Lee-Huntsville
CLASS 4A GIRLS
First-team All-State
Naomi Jones, Jackson, Jr., C, 6-3
Ivey Maddox, Good Hope, So., F, 5-10
Chloe Siegel, Deshler, Jr., G, 5-7
Emma Kate Tittle, Deshler, Sr., G, 5-8
Chardai Watkins, Sumter Central, Sr., G, 5-8
Second-team All-State
Ava Card, St. James, So., F, 6-0
Madie Krieger, Rogers, Sr., G, 5-6
Janiya Labyzon, Vigor, Sr., G-F, 5-9
Brooklyn McDaniel, Cleburne Co., Sr., F, 6-0
Kaylee Yarbrough, New Hope, Fr., G, 5-7
Third-team All-State
Mia Hollingsworth, Hamilton, So., G, 5-9
Mary Hayes Johnson, Cherokee Co., So., G, 5-5
Baylor Phillips, Oneonta, Jr., G, 5-9
Teanna Watts, Handley, Sr., G, 5-6
Carlie Bell Winter, West Limestone, Jr., G, 5-8
Honorable mention
Zoey Benson, Priceville, Jr., C, 6-0
Chartavia Conwell, Bibb Co., So., F, 6-0
Kiara Howard, Vigor, Jr., G, 5-3
Bailey Tetro, Good Hope, So., G, 5-2
Coach of the year
Katie Barton, St. James
CLASS 4A BOYS
First-team All-State
John Broom, Jacksonville, Jr., G-F, 6-5
Antonio Kite, Anniston, Sr., G, 6-2
Cade Phillips, Jacksonville, Jr., G-F, 6-9
Chase McCarty, Westminster-Huntsville, So., G, 6-5
Sheldon Williams, Escambia Co., Sr., F, 6-8
Second-team All-State
Justin Brown, Williamson, Sr., G, 5-9
Jason Griffin, Sumter Central, Sr., F, 6-4
Drake James, Haleyville, Jr., G, 6-3
Bradley Thomas, St. James, Sr., G, 6-1
Knute Wood, Brooks, Sr., G-F, 6-4
Third-team All-State
Jack Amos, Cherokee Co., Jr., G, 5-7
Rondai Banks, Handley, Sr., C, 6-4
Tanner Malin, Good Hope, Sr., G, 6-0
Carson Muse, West Morgan, Jr., F,
Colin Patterson, West Limestone, Jr., F, 6-5
Honorable mention
Brayden Harris, Hanceville, Jr., G, 5-5
KeUnta Jordan, Holt, Sr., G, 6-3
Connor McPherson, Escambia Co., So., G, 6-3
Walker O’Steen, White Plains, Sr., G, 6-3
Coach of the year
Shane Morrow, Jacksonville
CLASS 3A GIRLS
First-team All-State
Ella Jane Connell, Prattville Christian, Sr., G, 5-9
Jorda Crook, Ohatchee, Jr., F-G, 5-11
Hannah Jones, Prattville Christian, Jr., C, 6-2
Cali Smallwood, Susan Moore, Jr., G, 5-8
Emma Kate Smith, Trinity, Jr., G, 5-8
Second-team All-State
Lauren Jimmerson, Plainview, Fr., G, 5-11
Chloe Johnson, Montgomery Academy, Sr., G, 5-7
Gracey Johnson, Geraldine, Sr., G, 5-6
Ruthie Smith, Lauderdale Co., Jr., C, 6-0
CoCo Thomas, Prattville Christian, Jr., F, 5-11
Third-team All-State
Lacey Floyd, Susan Moore, Jr., F, 5-11
Jayden Mitchell, T.R. Miller, Jr., G, 5-9
Missy Odom, Oakman, 8th, F, 6-2
Maddie Smith, Trinity, Fr., G, 5-8
Tyla Tatum, Collinsville, Jr., G, 5-9
Honorable mention
Shila Marks, Lauderdale Co., Fr., G, 5-6
LeLe Ridley, Piedmont, Jr., F, 5-10
Vanessa Stoudemire, Opp, Jr., G, 5-7
Luci Wilkinson, Bayside Academy, Sr., G, 5-7
Coach of the year
Natasha Smallwood, Susan Moore
CLASS 3A BOYS
First-team All-State
Ja’borri McGhee, Winfield, Sr., G, 6-2
Cole Millican, Plainview, Sr., G, 6-2
Alex Odam, Piedmont, Jr., G, 6-3
Jamarion Ryans, Hale Co., Sr., G, 5-11
Trent Thomas, Cottage Hill, Jr., F, 6-6
Second-team All-State
Jamal Cooper, Montgomery Academy, Sr., G, 5-11
Logan Feltman, Winfield, Sr., C, 6-10
Kadyn Mitchell, Houston Academy, Fr., G, 5-11
Luke Smith, Plainview, Jr., F, 6-5
Chris Thomas, Southside-Selma, Sr., G, 5-10
Third-team All-State
Kam Battles, Mobile Christian, Sr., G, 6-2
Eric Fuqua Jr., Lauderdale Co., Sr., G, 5-10
Haaziq Loftin Jr., Chickasaw, Jr., G, 5-10
Dylan Patrick, Clements, Sr., G, 6-2
Tyler Thomas, Cottage Hill, Jr., F, 6-6
Honorable mention
Tristan Brown, Weaver, Jr., G, 6-1
Jaxon Colvin, Geraldine, So., F, 6-3
Jordan Presley, Hokes Bluff, Jr., G, 6-4
Tae Spears, Southside-Selma, Sr., G, 6-0
Coach of the year
Robi Coker, Plainview
CLASS 2A GIRLS
First-team All-State
Ace Austin, Spring Garden, Fr., G, 5-6
Iamunique Bowie, St. Luke’s, Sr., G, 5-8
Tymiah Burroughs, Washington Co., So., G, 5-8
Molly Heard, Pisgah, Sr., F, 6-0
Kallie Tinker, Pisgah, Jr., G, 5-3
Second-team All-State
Chauncey Dixon, Leroy, Fr., G, 6-2
Shauna Fletcher, Tanner, Jr., F, 5-10
Lanie Henderson, Sand Rock, Sr., G, 5-10
Markia Smith, Midfield, Sr., G, 5-10
Neely Welsh, Spring Garden, Sr., F, 5-11
Third-team All-State
Jayla Evans, Sulligent, Sr., G, 5-6
Breanna Glaze, Lanett, Sr., G, 5-9
Shoquandra Holcombe, Washington Co., So., F-C, 6-0
Khashya Richardson, Luverne, Jr., G, 5-5
Audrey Stults, Lexington, Jr., G, 5-5
Honorable mention
Caley Garrett, Sand Rock, Sr., G, 5-3
Ja’Mya Glover, Abbeville, So., F, 6-0
Briley Merrill, Ranburne, Jr., G, 5-11
Makayla Lindsey, Winston Co., Sr., F, 5-11
Coach of the year
Mike Collins, Sulligent
CLASS 2A BOYS
First-team All-State
Keldric Faulk, Highland Home, Jr., F, 6-6
Emmanuel Henderson, Geneva Co., Sr., G, 6-2
Anthony Johnson, Midfield, Sr., G, 6-3
Logan Patterson, Section, Sr., G, 6-3
Logan Washburn, Cleveland, Sr., G, 5-10
Second-team All-State
Jamarkus Alexander, Midfield, Sr., G, 6-3
Markavious Atkinson, Lanett, Sr., G-F, 6-2
Derek Bearden, North Sand Mountain, Sr., G, 6-3
Hugh Hargett, Mars Hill Bible, Jr., G, 5-10
Jacob StClair, Sand Rock, Jr., G, 6-2
Third-team All-State
Cooper Austin, Spring Garden, Sr., G, 5-11
Raymon Bryant, Cottonwood, Sr., G, 6-3
Jacob Cooper, Section, Sr., G, 6-3
Brody Peppers, Cold Springs, Sr., F, 6-4
Bryant Story, Lanett, Sr., G, 6-0
Honorable mention
Kaden Justice, Sand Rock, Jr., G, 6-6
Damian Phillips, Leroy, So., G, 5-10
Joey Robertson, Orange Beach, Jr., F, 6-6
Skylar Townsend, Tanner, So., G, 6-2
Coach of the year
Derek Wynn, Section
CLASS 1A GIRLS
First-team All-State
Erin Culp, Marion Co., Sr., C, 5-10
Amonei Cunningham, McIntosh, Sr., G, 5-8
Faith Johnson, Talladega Co. Central, Sr., G, 5-8
Gracie Rowell, Skyline, So., G, 5-6
Timya Thurman, Linden, Jr., C-F, 6-4
Second-team All-State
Sharae Coleman, Florala, Sr., G, 5-7
Ashlee Gann, Covenant Christian, Jr., G, 5-8
Serinity Metcalfe, Marion Co., Fr., G, 5-7
Taylah Murph, Loachapoka, Jr., G, 5-5
Blakely Stucky, Skyline, So., G, 5-6
Third-team All-State
La’Niyah Anderson, A.L. Johnson, Jr., G, 4-9
BG Braswell, Sumiton Christian, Sr., G, 5-6
Katelyn Cooper, R.A. Hubbard, So., F, 5-7
Angel Haynes, Georgiana, Sr., G, 5-6
Kendall Lacoste, University Charter, Jr., G-F, 5-7
Honorable mention
Savannah Crimm, South Lamar, Jr., F, 5-11
Kara Grace, Jacksonville Christian, Jr., F, 5-8
Kaina King, Skyline, So., G, 5-0
Sara Scott, Vina, Sr., C, 5-10
Coach of the year
Scott Veal, Marion Co.
CLASS 1A BOYS
First-team All-State
Haston Alexander, Covenant Christian, Sr., C, 6-10
Will Bonner, Belgreen, Sr., G, 5-10
Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, Sr., G, 6-2
Jaden Nixon, Autaugaville, Jr., G, 6-3
Reed Trapp, Covenant Christian, Sr., G, 6-6
Second-team All-State
Ja’saveion Moore, Loachapoka, Jr., G, 6-1
Landon Morrow, Marion Co., Jr., C, 6-5
Jayden Parks, Brantley, Fr., G, 5-8
Ethan Richerzhagen, Faith-Anniston, Sr., F, 6-3
Tommy Tisdale III, Keith, So., G, 6-3
Third-team All-State
Weston Avans, Skyline, Sr., F-C, 6-5
Cookie Cobb, R.A. Hubbard, Sr., G, 6-2
Rayshon Coleman, Florala, Fr., G, 5-10
Brittney Reed Jr., McIntosh, So., F, 6-6
Josh Sims, Georgiana, Sr., F, 6-4
Honorable mention
Collin Bonner, Belgreen, Sr., G-F, 6-1
Ethan Fair, Jacksonville Christian, Jr., G, 6-0
Bucky Leek, Cedar Bluff, Jr., G, 5-7
Derrick McCall, Central-Hayneville, Sr., G, 6-4
Coach of the year
Bret Waldrep, Covenant Christian
AISA GIRLS
First-team All-State
Lindsey Brown, Edgewood, So., G, 5-7
Alex Brownlee, Tuscaloosa Academy, Jr., G, 5-9
Jasmyn Burts, Glenwood, Sr., G, 5-5
Grace Davis, Clarke Prep, Jr., G-F, 5-11
Avery Royal, Fort Dale Academy, Sr., F, 6-1
Second-team All-State
Takayla Davis, Glenwood, So., C, 5-11
Rachel Harris, Tuscaloosa Academy, Jr., F, 5-10
Zaria Johnson, Evangel Christian, Sr., C, 6-4
Hannah Salter, Sparta, Jr., G, 5-4
Emma Frances Zellner, Lee-Scott, Sr., C, 5-11
Third-team All-State
Cahley Acreman, Fort Dale Academy, Sr., G, 5-6
Haley Briggs, Lowndes Academy, So., F, 5-11
Bailey Brown, Morgan Academy, Jr., G, 5-5
Amiyah Govan, Abbeville Christian, Sr., C-F, 5-9
Anna Grace Griggs, Glenwood, So., F, 5-9
Honorable mention
Caroline Armstrong, Abbeville Christian, Jr., G, 5-10
Jasmine Cannady, Patrician, Sr., F, 5-10
Jordan James, Southern Academy, Sr., F, 6-1
Sterling Tucker, Lee-Scott, Sr., G, 5-10
Coach of the year
Regina Parker, Fort Dale Academy
AISA BOYS
First-team All-State
Austin Cross, Pike Liberal Arts, Jr., G, 6-3
Robert Rose, Autauga Academy, Sr., G, 6-0
Jaron Keyton, Glenwood, Sr., F, 6-4
Walker McKee, Tuscaloosa Academy, Jr., G, 6-1
Tobias Stoutermire, Heritage Christian, Jr., F, 6-6
Second-team All-State
Tyler Daniels, Macon-East, Sr., F, 6-2
Darryl Lee, Pike Liberal Arts, Sr., G, 5-11
Samad Muhammad, Bessemer Academy, Sr., G, 6-1
Campbell Webb, Southern Academy, So., G, 6-0
Brayden Wilson, Coosa Valley, Jr., G, 6-1
Third-team All-State
Dakota Baxter, Jackson Academy, Sr., F, 6-4
Colby Briggs, Lowndes Academy, Sr., F, 6-5
Mario Davenport, Pike Liberal Arts, Jr., F, 6-4
Caden Hayley, Chambers Academy, Jr., F, 6-2
AJ Perry, Autauga Academy, Sr., G, 6-1
Honorable mention
Pharrell Banks, Autauga Academy, Sr., G, 6-0
Austin Champion, Edgewood, Jr., G, 6-1
J.T. Davis, Bessemer Academy, Sr., G, 6-0
Greyson Sanford, Heritage Christian, Jr., F, 6-3
Coach of the year
Justin Whitsett, Patrician