Nine Chambers County athletes represented in ASWA All-State basketball team

Published 6:00 am Sunday, March 19, 2023

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association released the 2022-2023 basketball All-State team, and Valley led the way with three selections.

The Rams were led by Cam Dooley, who was named a first-team selection in 5A.

Brandon Thomas was named a second-team selection while point guard Jamarious Martin was named as an honorable mention selection.

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Valley head coach Marshon Harper was also named the 5A boys Coach of the Year.

Beulah’s Brandy Phillips was named a 3A third-team selection and was the only Bobcat on the list.

Lanett had two all-state selections with Elijah Whitfield as a second-team selection in 2A while freshman Nakeriona Heard was named a third-team selection.

Chambers Academy featured two all-state selections with Caden Hayley being named an AISA second-team selection while Makenzie Gilliland was an honorable mention selection.

Springwood had one selection with freshman Tori Patillo being named to the third-team.

All the selections are listed below.

CLASS 7A GIRLS

First-team All-State

   Syriah Daniels, Auburn, Jr., G, 6-0

   Jordan Hunter, Hewitt-Trussville, Jr., G, 5-10

   Reniya Kelly, Hoover, Sr., G, 5-8

   Kennedy Langham, Sparkman, Sr., G, 5-9

   Jabria Lindsey, Central-Phenix City, Fr., G, 5-8

Second-team All-State

   Jestiny Dixon, Foley, Sr., G-F, 5-8

   Layla Etchison, Hoover, Sr., G, 5-6

   Sarah Gordon, Vestavia Hills, So., G, 5-11

   Madi-Marie Grayson, Alma Bryant, Fr., G, 5-5

   Ja’Kyah Smith, Bob Jones, Fr., G, 5-10

Third-team All-State

   Jenice Adjessom, Davidson, Jr., G

   La’Merrica Johnson, Daphne, Jr., F, 5-11

   Ivy Klezmer, Mary Montgomery, Sr., F, 5-10

   KeLeigh Mullens, Prattville, Fr., G, 5-4

   Anna Towry, Vestavia Hills, Sr., G, 5-7

Honorable mention

   Sarah Amos, Enterprise, So., C, 6-2

   Brooke Hallman, Auburn, So., G, 5-8

   Alanah Pooler, Hoover, Sr., F, 6-1

   Raegan Whitaker, Oak Mountain, Jr., G, 5-9

Coach of the year

   Jarvis Wilson, Sparkman

 

CLASS 7A BOYS

First-team All-State

   DeWayne Brown, Hoover, So., C, 6-9

   Jacoby Hill, Central-Phenix City, So., G, 6-4

   Win Miller, Vestavia Hills, Sr., G, 6-3

   Labaron Philon, Baker, Jr., G, 6-4

   Sam Wright, Spain Park, Sr., F, 6-9

Second-team All-State

   Jamicah Adair, Jeff Davis, Jr., G, 6-0

   Ja’Mari Arnold, Huntsville, Sr., G, 5-10

   Thomas Dowd, Dothan, Sr., G, 6-7

   R.J. Johnson, Grissom, Sr., G, 6-3

   Salim London, Hoover, So., G, 6-4

Third-team All-State

   Zach Gray, Spain Park, Sr., G, 6-6

   Matt Heiberger, Oak Mountain, Sr., G, 6-4

   Will Hawkins, Sparkman, Sr., G, 6-4

   Israel Miles, Grissom, Sr., G, 6-2

   Spence Sims, Fairhope, Jr., G, 6-1

Honorable mention

   Ja Carr, Auburn, Sr., G, 5-9

   Caleb Harrison, Huntsville, Jr., F, 6-9

   Paul Lanzi, Chelsea, Sr., G, 6-3

   Jordyn Turner-Durley, Florence, Sr., G, 6-2

Coach of the year

   Scott Ware, Hoover

 

CLASS 6A GIRLS

First-team All-State

   Jazmyn Bigham, Theodore, Jr., C, 5-11

   Leah Brooks, Hazel Green, Jr., F, 6-2

   Laci Gogan, Pelham, Sr., G, 5-8

   Takya Norman, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., F, 6-0

   Xai’Onna Whitfield, Oxford, Jr., G, 5-8

Second-team All-State

   Jareah Branch, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, So., G, 5-11

   Lindsey Cox, McGill-Toolen, Sr., G, 5-3

   Tamiria Jones, Huffman, Jr., G, 5-9

   Jaylen Pleasant, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., G, 5-4

   Tamirea Taylor, McAdory, Sr., F, 5-11

Third-team All-State

   Kamoriah Gaines, Clay-Chalkville, Jr., G, 5-6

   Saniya Jackson, Park Crossing, So., G, 5-8

   Ava McSwain, Cullman, So., G, 5-10

   Sydney Steward, Hazel Green, Jr., G, 5-9

   Ghanaye Whitfield-Moss, Hueytown, Sr., F, 5-11

Honorable mention

   Iasia Anderson, Chilton Co., So., G, 5-8

   Zakieah Berry, Jemison-Huntsville, So., G, 5-7

   Gracie Hill, Hartselle, So., G, 5-5

   Blakeley Nixon, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Fr., G, 5-8

Coach of the year

   Lin Slater, Huffman

 

CLASS 6A BOYS

First-team All-State

   Terry Coner Jr., Pinson Valley, Sr., G, 6-0

   Ty Davis, Mountain Brook, Jr., G, 6-5

   Caleb Holt, Buckhorn, Fr., G, 6-5

   Bennett Russ, McGill-Toolen, Sr., G, 6-0

   Caleb White, Pinson Valley, Jr., G, 5-11

Second-team All-State

   Julius Clark, Mountain Brook, Sr., F, 6-6

   Jake Dorough, Cullman, So., G, 6-2

   Antonio Jackson, Blount, Sr., F, 6-5

   Peyton Wiggins, Huffman, So., G, 6-2

   Adrian Wooley, Paul Bryant, Jr., G, 6-5

Third-team All-State

   Jayden Cooper, Pike Road, Sr., G, 6-2

   Devin McCaine, McGill-Toolen, Sr., G, 5-11

   Javion Taylor, Central-Tuscaloosa, Jr., G, 6-2

   Keshawn Watkins, Columbia, Jr., F, 6-5

   Josh Williams, Helena, Jr., G, 6-3

Honorable mention

   Tucker Cagle, Cullman, Sr., F, 6-4

   Kiah Key, Hartselle, Sr., G, 6-2

   Devon McKinnon, Clay-Chalkville, So., G, 6-3

   Luke Stephens, Fort Payne, Jr., G, 6-3

Coach of the year

   Patrick Harding, Buckhorn

 

CLASS 5A GIRLS

First-team All-State

   Makala Hobdy, Charles Henderson, Sr., G, 5-6

   Julie Nekolna, Holtville, Sr., F, 6-3

   Missy Odom, Jasper, Fr., F-C, 6-2

   Tamya Smith, Pleasant Grove, Jr., G, 6-0

   Olivia Vandergriff, Guntersville, Sr., G, 5-7

Second-team All-State

   Kellyn Hunter, Faith-Mobile, Sr., G, 5-4

   Lily Livingston, Arab, So., G-F, 5-8

   Erin Martin, Brewbaker Tech, Jr., G, 5-10

   Ramie Reid, Hayden, Sr., F, 6-0

   Ella Vallas, St. Paul’s, Sr., C, 6-2

Third-team All-State

   Shauna Fletcher, East Limestone, Sr., F, 5-10

   Ameyah Gray, Carroll-Ozark, Sr., G-F, 5-10

   Kennedi McGhee, Brewbaker Tech, So., F, 6-1

   Alexus Neal, Headland, Sr., C, 6-0

   Liberty Shadix, West Point, Jr., F, 6-1

Honorable mention

   Bryleigh Bodine, Arab, Jr., F, 5-6

   Mia Hollingsworth, Jasper, Jr., G-F, 5-8

   Kiara Howard, Vigor, Sr., G, 5-2

   Dalyce Sanders, Marbury, Sr., G, 5-7

Coach of the year

   Brad Kitchens, Arab

 

CLASS 5A BOYS

First-team All-State

   Austin Cross, Charles Henderson, Sr., G, 6-3

   Cam-Ron Dooley, Valley, Jr., F, 6-4

   Brandon Fussell, Guntersville, Sr., G, 6-1

   Jalen Jones, Ramsay, Sr., G, 5-10

   Dasean Sellers, Wenonah, Sr., G-F, 6-5

Second-team All-State

   Terrel Johnson, Vigor, Jr., G, 6-2

   Kerrington Kiel, Ramsay, Sr., F, 6-6

   Tyson Sexton, Scottsboro, Sr., G, 6-5

   Brandon Thomas, Valley, Jr., C, 6-6

   Kalib Thomas, John Carroll, Sr., G, 6-1

Third-team All-State

   JB Beaty, Jasper, Sr., G, 5-10

   Troy Buchanan, Central-Clay Co., Sr., F, 6-3

   Milton Jones, Wenonah, Fr., G-F, 6-4

   Kobe Payne, Fairview, Jr., G, 6-1

   Jayden Spearman, Charles Henderson, Sr., F, 6-3

Honorable mention

   Joe Brown, St. Paul’s, Sr., G, 6-4

   Josiah Jones, Fairfield, Jr., G, 5-11

   Jamarious Martin, Valley, Sr., G, 5-10

   Brittney Reed, LeFlore, Jr., F, 6-6

Coach of the year

   Marshon Harper, Valley

 

CLASS 4A GIRLS

First-team All-State

   Leslie Hames, Priceville, So., G, 5-8

   Hannah Jones, Prattville Christian, Sr., F, 6-2

   Naomi Jones, Jackson, Sr., C, 6-3

   Ivey Maddox, Good Hope, Jr., G, 5-10

   Chloe Siegel, Deshler, Sr., G, 5-7

Second-team All-State

   Noel Freeman, UMS-Wright, Jr., F, 5-10

   Baylor Phillips, Oneonta, Sr., G, 5-9

   Raegan Rickard, Deshler, Jr., G, 5-6

   CoCo Thomas, Prattville Christian, Sr., F, 5-11

   Kaylee Yarbrough, New Hope, So., G, 5-7

Third-team All-State

   Chartavia Conwell, Bibb Co., Jr., F, 6-0

   Hannah Smith, Catholic-Montgomery, Fr., F, 5-11

   Aubrey Sorrells, Hamilton, Jr., G-F, 6-0

   Avery Rogers, Prattville Christian, Jr., G, 5-8

   Bailey Tetro, Good Hope, Jr., G, 5-4

Honorable mention

   Yasmine Jackson, Hale Co., Jr., G, 5-4

   Mary Hayes Johnson, Cherokee Co., Jr., G, 5-3

   Jameshia Powell, Jackson, Sr., G, 5-6

   Ella Watts, St. John Paul II, 7th, F, 6-0

Coach of the year

   Terrie Nelson, Priceville

 

CLASS 4A BOYS

First-team All-State

   KJ Anderson, Deshler, Sr., G, 6-0

   John Broom, Jacksonville, Sr., G, 6-5

   AJ Edwards, Hale Co., Jr., G, 6-1

   Drake James, Haleyville, Sr., G, 6-3

   Chase McCarty, Westminster-Huntsville, Jr., G, 6-6

Second-team All-State

   Johntarius Green, Catholic-Montgomery, Sr., G, 6-0

   Carson Muse, West Morgan, Sr., G, 6-6

   Bridges Simmons, UMS-Wright, Sr., G, 6-3

   Julian Whitfield, Holt, Sr., G, 6-2

   Stephen Williams, Escambia Co., Jr., F, 6-8

Third-team All-State

   Brayden Harris, Hanceville, Sr., G, 5-6

   Caden Johnson, Jacksonville, Sr., G, 6-4

   Colton Lindsey, Good Hope, Sr., F, 6-7

   Joshua Palmer, Catholic-Montgomery, Sr., F, 6-5

   Joey Robertson, Orange Beach, Sr., F, 6-6

Honorable mention

   Chris Billingsley, Bibb Co., Sr., G, 6-4

   Luke Bussey, White Plains, Sr., G, 5-11

   Cannon Kyles, Handley, Jr., F, 6-0

   Colin Patterson, West Limestone, Sr., F, 6-5

Coach of the year

   Tres Buzan, Jacksonville

 

CLASS 3A GIRLS

First-team All-State

   Ava Card, St. James, Jr., G-F, 5-11

   Jorda Crook, Ohatchee, Sr., F, 5-9

   Cali Smallwood, Susan Moore, Sr., G, 5-9

   Emma Kate Smith, Trinity, Sr., G, 5-8

   Ruthie Smith, Lauderdale Co., Sr., F, 6-0

Second-team All-State

   Leah Childress, Clements, So., G, 5-7

   Sawyer Kate Hulgan, Plainview, 8th, G, 5-9

   Shila Marks, Lauderdale Co., So., G, 5-7

   Jaxson Sizemore, Glencoe, Sr., G, 5-6

   Maddie Smith, Trinity, So., G, 5-8

Third-team All-State

   Shamaya Allison, Southside-Selma, Jr., G, 5-8

   Mya Moskowitz, Trinity, So., F, 5-10

   Brandy Phillips, Beulah, Sr., G, 5-9

   LeLe Ridley, Piedmont, Sr., F, 5-10

   Vanessa Stoudemire, Opp, Sr., G, 5-7

Honorable mention

   Sky Latham, Gordo, 8th, G, 5-5

   Keona Miller, Hillcrest-Evergreen, Sr., C, 6-2

   Dominique Owens, Midfield, Sr., G, 5-10

   Amity White, Pike Co., Sr., G-F, 5-5

Coach of the year

   Shane Childress, Clements

 

CLASS 3A BOYS

First-team All-State

   Shannon Jones, Midfield, Sr., G, 5-11

   Alex Odam, Piedmont, Sr., G, 6-3

   Luke Smith, Plainview, Sr., F, 6-5

   Tyler Thomas, Cottage Hill, Sr., F, 6-6

   Jonah Williams, Plainview, Sr., G, 6-0

Second-team All-State

   DeMarreon Baldwin, Midfield, Sr., G, 6-4

   Emmanuel Clarton, Sumter Central, So., G, 6-3

   Rod Jackson, Houston Academy, Jr., G, 6-3

   Jermonte Stallworth, Hillcrest-Evergreen, Jr., G, 6-0

   Trent Thomas, Cottage Hill, Sr., F, 6-6

Third-team All-State

   Cam Fields, Ashford, Jr., G, 6-1

   Slate Gilbert, Winfield, Fr., G, 6-3

   Dewayne Hudson, Sumter Central, Sr., F, 5-11

   Moses McDowell, Daleville, Jr., G, 6-4

   Josh Scott, Sylvania, So., G, 6-5

Honorable mention

   Miles Edwards, Lauderdale Co., Jr., G, 6-1

   Carson Huff, Indian Springs, Sr., G, 5-10

   Jordan Presley, Hokes Bluff, Sr., G, 6-5

   Roosevelt Towns III, Southside-Selma, Sr., F, 5-10

Coach of the year

   Courtney Jones, Midfield

 

CLASS 2A GIRLS

First-team All-State

   Ella Dickerson, Cold Springs, Fr., G, 5-10

   Belle Hill, Mars Hill Bible, 7th, G, 5-11

   Briley Merrill, Ranburne, Sr., G, 5-10

   Macey Roper, Pleasant Valley, Sr., G, 5-6

   Kallie Tinker, Pisgah, Sr., G, 5-3

Second-team All-State

   Jordyn Alston, Geneva Co., Sr., G, 5-7

   Maci Brown, Cold Springs, Jr., G, 5-6

   Tymiah Burroughs, Washington Co., Jr., G, 5-5

   Audrey Stults, Lexington, Sr., G, 5-6

   Ella Wheeler, Sulligent, So., G, 5-9

Third-team All-State

   Le’Naya Essex, Francis Marion, Sr., G, 5-7

   Ja’mya Glover, Abbeville, Jr., F, 6-0

   Nakeriona Heard, Lanett, Fr., G, 5-9

   Kailyn Quails, Hatton, Sr., G, 5-8

   Katelyn StClair, Sand Rock, Jr., G, 5-9

Honorable mention

   Alex Brownlee, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr., G, 5-8

   Ja’Kalynn McGinnis, Vincent, So., C, 5-11

   Tyla Tatum, Collinsville, Sr., G, 5-8

   Emma Kate Wright, Mars Hill Bible, Sr., G, 5-6

Coach of the year

   Flori Sweatt, Mars Hill Bible

 

CLASS 2A BOYS

First-team All-State

   Jatavius Colvin, Aliceville, Sr., G, 6-0

   Dyqwayshon Grubbs, Barbour Co., Jr., G, 6-3

   Walker McKee, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr., G, 6-0

   Jacob StClair, Sand Rock, Sr., G, 6-2

   Chandler Sullivan, North Sand Mountain, Sr., F, 6-2

Second-team All-State

   Kaden Justice, Sand Rock, Sr., G, 6-6

   Isaiah Matthews, Whitesburg Christian, Sr., G, 6-2

   Connor Pigg, Mars Hill Bible, Sr., G, 6-4

   Elijah Whitfield, Lanett, Sr., G, 5-11

   Ty’Jarian Williams, Aliceville, Sr., F, 6-3

Third-team All-State

   Kollin Brown, Holly Pond, Jr., G, 5-10

   Noah Chism, Sulligent, Sr., F, 6-1

   Hugh Hargett, Mars Hill Bible, Sr., G, 5-10

   Skylar Townsend, Tanner, Jr., F, 6-3

   Colton Wills, Collinsville, Sr., G, 6-2

Honorable mention

   Christian Beam, Woodland, Sr., C, 7-0

   Tamarion Harrington, LaFayette, Sr., F, 6-4

   Micah Lampkin, Holy Family, Sr., G-F, 6-6

   Tyquan Simon, Aliceville, Jr., F, 6-3

Coach of the year

   Christopher Walker, Aliceville

 

CLASS 1A GIRLS

First-team All-State

   Ace Austin, Spring Garden, So., G, 5-8

   Ashlee Gann, Covenant Christian, Sr., G, 5-8

   Kendall Lacoste, University Charter, Sr., G, 5-8

   Timya Thurman, Linden, Sr., C, 6-4

   A’Lyric Whitfield, Elba, So., G, 5-6

Second-team All-State

   Sarah Davis, Shoals Christian, So., F, 5-10

   Chauncey Dixon, Leroy, So., C, 6-2

   Kaina King, Skyline, Jr., G, 5-2

   Taylah Murph, Loachapoka, Sr., G, 5-4

   Lily Robinson, Marion Co., Fr., G, 5-7

Third-team All-State

   Lillie Boggan, Georgiana, So., G, 5-6

   Elizabeth Cross, Red Level, Sr., G, 5-1

   Kayley Kirk, Spring Garden, Sr., G, 5-6

   Gracie Manley, Addison, Sr., F, 5-7

   Ty’Asia McGhee, A.L. Johnson, Jr., G, 5-7

Honorable mention

   A’Mya Brown, Wadley, So., G, 5-5

   Haley Hendrix, Victory Christian, Jr., F, 5-6

   Macy Moore, Brilliant, So., G, 5-4

   Jasmyn Thomas, Loachapoka, Jr., G, 5-5

Coach of the year

   Ricky Austin, Spring Garden

 

CLASS 1A BOYS

First-team All-State

   Rayshon Coleman, Florala, So., G, 6-0

   Thomas Curlee, Faith-Anniston, Sr., F, 6-0

   Trey Kellogg, Covenant Christian, Jr., F, 6-4

   Jaden Nixon, Autaugaville, Sr., G, 6-4

   Tommy Tisdale III, Keith, Jr., G, 6-3

Second-team All-State

   Joe Aldridge, Marion Co., Jr., G, 6-1

   Jalen Chandler, Covenant Christian, So., F, 6-6

   Jasaveion Moore, Loachapoka, Sr., G, 6-2

   Jayden Parks, Brantley, So., G, 5-10

   Javen Poindexter, Red Level, Jr., G, 6-3

Third-team All-State

   Brady Gilbreath, Addison, Sr., G, 6-0

   Treveyon Hill, McIntosh, Sr., F, 6-2

   Jayden Nesbitt, Oakwood Academy, Sr., C, 6-6

   John Welsh, Spring Garden, So., C, 6-2

   Drew Williamson, Donoho, Sr., G, 6-0

Honorable mention

   Jarrett Benson, Meek, Jr., G-F, 6-3

   Nasir Cheatham, Georgiana, So., G, 6-2

   Jaylen Manuel, Millry, Jr., G, 6-0

   Jaquan Reeder, Hackleburg, So., G, 5-10

Coach of the year

   Melvin Allen, Oakwood Academy

 

AISA GIRLS

First-team All-State

   Bailey Brown, Morgan Academy, Sr., G, 5-6

   Lindsey Brown, Edgewood, Jr., G, 5-7

   Grace Davis, Clarke Prep, Sr., G, 6-0

   Takayla Davis, Glenwood, Jr., F, 6-0

   Chloe Helms, Lakeside, Jr., G, 5-7

Second-team All-State

   Caroline Armstrong, Abbeville Christian, Sr., G, 5-7

   Madison Davis, Lee-Scott, Jr., G, 5-5

   Lakin Harrell, Crenshaw Christian, Sr., G, 5-2

   Molly Powell, Lowndes Academy, Sr., G, 5-7

   Lily VanDyke, Fort Dale Academy, Sr., G, 6-2

Third-team All-State

   Jamie Ellissa Deason, Sparta, Jr., F, 5-9

   Tori Patillo, Springwood, Fr., G, 5-10

   Emma Poore, Coosa Valley Academy, Sr., G, 5-7

   Jaylyn Strength, Edgewood, Sr., G, 5-9

   Mary Grace Whatley, Sparta, Sr., G, 5-7

Honorable mention

   Makenzie Gilliland, Chambers Academy, Jr., G, 5-8

   Anna Grace Griggs, Glenwood, Jr., F, 5-10

   Anna Glynn Lott, Macon-East, Sr., F, 5-11

   Kate Wilkins, Pickens Academy, Jr., C, 5-11

Coach of the year

   Darryl Free, Edgewood

 

AISA BOYS

First-team All-State

   Jaylen Carrington, Heritage Christian, Sr., G, 6-2

   Austin Champion, Edgewood, Sr., G, 6-1

   Lukas Holman, Glenwood, Sr., G, 6-4

   Joseph Horne, Lee-Scott, Sr., F, 6-5

   Jacob Wilson, Macon-East, Sr., G, 5-10

Second-team All-State

   Caden Hayley, Chambers Academy, Sr., G, 6-1

   Clayton Hussey, Lowndes Academy, Jr., G, 6-1

   Jay Lindsey, Patrician, Jr., C, 6-5

   Campbell Webb, Southern Academy, Jr., G, 6-0

   Brayden Wilson, Coosa Valley Academy, Sr., G, 6-2

Third-team All-State

   Haiden Harper, Lee-Scott, Fr., G, 6-0

   Kareem Harris, Snook, Sr., G, 6-0

   Brandon McCraine, Glenwood, Jr., F, 6-3

   Evan Peak, Autauga Academy, Jr., F, 6-4

   Tobias Stoutermire, Heritage Christian, Sr., G, 6-6

Honorable mention

   Kell Brown, Abbeville Christian, Sr., G, 6-0

   Cooper Hall, Edgewood, Sr., F, 5-11

   J.J. Jeter, Bessemer Academy, Jr., G, 5-10

   Keagan Roney, Macon-East, Jr., F, 6-3

Coach of the year

   Dusty Perdue, Glenwood