|
2008 All-Metro Basketball Teams
BOYS
OUTSTANDING PLAYER
Langston Galloway
Christian Life
Galloway helped lead Christian Life to its third straight state title in Class 1A. The 6-foot-3 sophomore was one of three new starters who helped propel the Crusaders to a 41-2 overall record that included 35 straight wins. He averaged 21.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists. The District 7-1A MVP also was an LSWA Class 1A All-State selection.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Kenny Almond
East Ascension
Almond coached the Spartans to a top five ranking and the school’s first berth in the Top 28 Tournament since 1988. East Ascension had a 35-3 record and won the District 6-5A title. EAHS is the third school Almond has coached to the LHSAA state tourney, following stints at Woodlawn and Lee High.
Darren Bowers
McKinley
5-9, Sr.
District 7-4A MVP led team, averaging 15.2 points, 6.1 assists and 5.5 steals.
D.J. Cobb
Pointe Coupee Central
5-11, So.
District 8-2A MVP posted averages of 23.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.7 steals.
Nelson Davenport
Runnels
6-0, Sr.
District 8-B MVP had averages of 11.6 points, 5.6 assists and 4.0 rebounds.
Ledrick Eackles
Zachary
6-2, Sr.
Had averages of 22.0 points and 10.6 rebounds and was District 6-4A co-MVP.
Jeremy Ferguson
Port Allen
6-0, Sr.
Grabbed District 9-3A MVP honors by tallying 19.3 points and 4.0 assists per contest.
Keith Fleming Jr.
Maurepas
6-3, So.
District 9-B MVP averaged 17.2 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals a game.
Phillip Hayes
LSD
5-11, Sr.
Voted the District 9-C MVP after averaging 25.7 points per contest for the Eagles.
Paul Hilliard
East Iberville
6-0, Sr.
Two-time all-state player averaged 24.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists.
Cody Hoover
Catholic
6-4, Sr.
District 5-5A MVP led Bears with 16.0 scoring and 7.0 rebounding averages.
Jarrod Jackson
Albany
6-0, Sr.
Posted scoring averages of 21.1 overall and 29.3 in three 3A playoff games.
Kaylin Johnson
Parkview Baptist
5-11, Sr.
District 8-3A MVP had averages of 17.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists.
Marlon Johnson
East Ascension
6-3, Sr.
District 6-5A MVP accounted for 14.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest.
Deryl Lewis
Plaquemine
6-2, Jr.
Helped power a balanced attack with averages of 13 points and 7.0 rebounds.
William Nelson
Port Allen
6-7, Jr.
Key cog for the Pelicans averaged 17.6 points and 11.4 rebounds averages.
Stuart Pirri
Christian Life
6-8, Sr.
Averaged 18.4 points per game for CLA, making 49 percent of 3-pointers.
DeAundray Robinson
McKinley
6-4, Jr.
Area’s top rebounder averaged 15.3 points, 13.0 rebounds and 5.0 blocks.
Kendal Thomas
Episcopal
6-4, Sr.
Averaged 16.7 points and 8.7 rebounds, made 64 percent of field goals.
Generra Varmall
White Castle
6-0, Jr.
District 9-1A MVP led Bulldogs, averaging 22 points and 4.0 assists a game.
Joshua Washington
Istrouma
5-8, Sr.
District 6-4A Co-MVP averaged 19.0 points, 7.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds.
GIRLS
Outstanding Player
Shannon Veal
Glen Oaks
Veal established herself as the area’s top player before her tragic death last month. The District 6-4A MVP also was selected for the LSWA Class 4A All-State team. A 5-foot-8 junior, Veal averaged 14 points, six rebounds, six assists and 2.8 steals per game for the Panthers. Veal was the only local player considered for the Louisiana Gatorade Circle of Champions MVP award.
Tami Reynolds
St. Michael the Archangel’s
Reynolds coached the Warriors to their first Ladies’ Top 28 berth and a Class 4A state championship. Reynolds’ team defeated two-time defending 4A champion Glen Oaks and traditional power Ellender to claim the state title, finishing with a 36-4 overall record.
Candice Bacon
Family Christian
5-3, Sr.
District 9-C MVP posted averages of 19.4 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds.
KK Babin
St. Michael
5-5, So.
Helped team to 4A title, averaging 11.0 points, 4.6 assists and 4.0 rebounds.
Lacey Brasseaux
Denham Springs
6-1, Jr.
All-District 5-5A performer averaged 13 points, 6 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
Ka’Nesheia Cobbins
Dutchtown
5-9, Fr.
District 6-5A MVP tallied 19.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.
Kendra Coleman
Donaldsonville
5-6, Fr.
District 7-2A MVP averaged 16.4 points and 3.2 assists for Class 2A runner-up.
Simon Franklin
St. Joseph’s Academy
5-7, Jr.
District 5-5A pick averaged 16.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 3.2 assists.
Tiara George
Glen Oaks
6-1, Sr.
Helped GOHS to Class 4A semifinals, averaging 13.1 points and 9.8 rebounds
a game.
Kelli Jenkins
Plaquemine
5-6, Sr.
District 9-3A MVP had averages of 17.6 points, 7.6 assists and 6.2 rebounds.
Marchelle Jones
Episcopal
5-6, Sr.
District 8-2A MVP averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 assists and 5.0 steals per contest.
Jeanne Kenney
St. Michael
5-6, So.
Compiled averages of 13.0 points, 3.3 assists and 4.2 rebounds for 4A champions.
Taylor Mims
Episcopal
5-7, Jr.
Overcame knee injury to post averages of 17 points, 3.0 assists and 3.0 steals.
Lauren Pryer
North Iberville
5-9, Sr.
District 9-1A MVP averaged 23.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 steals a game.
Leigh Myers
Dunham School
5-6, Sr.
Led team to playoffs, tallying 19 points, 4.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds a contest.
Dominique Robinson
Capitol PCA
6-0, Jr.
District 8-3A MVP for 3A runner-up Lions, averaged 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Jasmine Scott
St. Michael
6-0, Jr.
District 7-4A and 4A title game MVP averaged 14.4 points and 6.4 rebounds a game.
Jean Spears
Southern Lab
5-9, Jr.
Helped team to 1A title game with averages of 16 points and 9.0 rebounds.
Laneisha Stephens
Donaldsonville
6-3, Jr.
Tallied 10 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.0 blocked shots a game for 2A runner-up.
Adele Stevenson
Southern Lab
5-4, Sr.
District 7-1A MVP averaged 17.2 points, 4.3 assists and 4.0 steals per contest.
Kendra Wells
Scotlandville
5-11, Sr.
District 5-5A MVP averaged 24 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.0 steals and 4.0 assists.
