Trio earn All-State Honorable Mentions
- Tharptown’s Jacob Parker, left, Red Bay’s Hannah Sharp, center, and Russellville’s Travis Daniels, right, all earned Honorable Mentions for the 2010-11 All-State Basketball Team. | Scot Beard/FCT
The Alabama Sports Writers Association recognized three area basketball players for outstanding performances this season with spots on the 2010-11 All-State Team.
In Class 1A boys, Tharptown’s Jacob Parker earned an Honorable Mention for helping guide the Wildcats to the Northwest Regional Tournament for the first time in school history. Parker, who has more than 1,000 points and 400 rebounds during his career, averaged 16.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
Parker also made 62 of the 3-pointers he attempted, recorded 46 steals, 11 blocks and hit 72 percent of his free throws.
In Class 2A girls, Red Bay’s Hannah Sharp also earned an Honorable Mention for helping the Lady Tigers reach the finals of the Northwest Regional Tournament.
Sharp — a junior who earned a roster spot for the North-South All-Star game this summer — averaged 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. She also made 41 of the 3-pointers she attempted and was successful on 77 percent of her free throws.
In Class 5A boys, Russellville’s Travis Daniels also earned an Honorable Mention for helping the Golden Tigers reach the finals of the Northwest Regional Tournament.
In his only season at Russellville Daniels — a University of Tennessee at Martin signee — averaged a double-double as the Golden Tigers returned to Wallace State for the first time since 2008.
Below is a complete list of every All-State player in all six AHSAA classifications as well as All-State players for AISA:
BOYS
Class 6A
FIRST TEAM: Tevin Bettis, McGill-Toolen; Levi Randolph, Bob Jones; Reggie Spencer, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa; Craig Sword, Carver-Montgomery; William Truss, Vestavia Hills
SECOND TEAM: Roquez Johnson, Carver-Montgomery; Troyce Manassa, Murphy; Reggie Ragland, Bob Jones; Corey Ricks, Florence; Marvin Whitt, Homewood
HONORABLE MENTION: Jalen Houston, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa; Shantoine Levy, Central-Phenix City; Jacoby Payne, Opelika; Aquino Jackson, Gadsden City; Detrick Mostella, Austin; Kieston Standfield, Jackson-Olin; Tyler Craig, Huffman; Rhett Harrelson, Enterprise; Jamar Pope, Sparkman; Clay Houk, Grissom
Player of the Year: Levi Randolph, Bob Jones
Coach of the Year: Tim Waller, Murphy
Class 5A
FIRST TEAM: Jeremy Bogus, Wenonah; Jacob Coker, St. Paul’s; Rodney Cooper, Russell County; Devin Langford, Lee-Huntsville; Ricky Tarrant, Pleasant Grove
SECOND TEAM: Justin Coleman, John Carroll; Teon Jones, Valley; Riley Norris, Albertville; Fred Turner, Wilcox Central; Seab Webster, Madison County
HONORABLE MENTION: Tavares Sledge, Brookwood; Travis Daniels, Russellville; Zaccheus Watford, Rehobeth; Jamarkius Truss, Talladega; Petey McClain, Faith Academy; Dominic Bass, Lee-Huntsville; Dionte Kelley, Columbia
Player of the Year: Ricky Tarrant, Pleasant Grove
Coach of the Year: Cedric Lane, Wenonah
Class 4A
FIRST TEAM: Lasheddrick Edmondson, Anniston; Deondre Haynes, Calera; Trevor Lacey, Butler; Deaundre Lyons, Hillcrest-Evergreen; Justin Pride, Butler
SECOND TEAM: Ezekiel Heard, Dadeville; Andrew Gilmore, Midfield; Nathan Ring, Fairview; Corinthian Sims, Andalusia; Jahwon Williams, Headland
HONORABLE MENTION: Justin Mayo, Crossville; Jerrin Donley, Deshler; Keenan Warren, Oneonta
Player of the Year: Trevor Lacey, Butler
Coach of the Year: Schuessler Ware, Anniston
Class 3A
FIRST TEAM: Jamal Harris, Clarke County; Jamaal Johnson, Piedmont; Kevin May, Sumter County; Jimmie Taylor, Greensboro; Charvis Teacher, Greensboro
SECOND TEAM: Kenny Davison, Montgomery Catholic; Corderrio Hasewood, Clarke County; Chris Mangrum, Lauderdale County; Tylor Owens, Carbon Hill; Spencer Palmer, Madison Academy
HONORABLE MENTION: Billy Ingram, Sumter County; Zach King, Sylvania; Cody Gardner, Sardis; Rhett Norman, Glencoe; Trey Kent, West Morgan; DeAndric Thomas, Leeds; James Vinson, Colbert County; Ed Willcoxon, Trinity; Caleb Duke, Saks; Bren Marschner, Randolph; Kerryon Johnson, Madison Academy; Sloan Garner, Piedmont
Player of the Year: Kevin May, Sumter County
Coach of the Year: Robert Epps, Carbon Hill
Class 2A
FIRST TEAM: Andrew Bolden, Houston County; Matthew Hines, Tanner; Joseph Screws, Barbour County; Keyon Wallace, Vincent; Takwain Whigham, Barbour County
SECOND TEAM: Justin Aby, Cold Springs; Antjuan Ball, Central-Hayneville; Justin Kyser, Sand Rock; Clint Ryan, Section; Tez Watts, Holy Family
HONORABLE MENTION: Eric Hall, American Christian; Dylon Overdear, Ider; Greg Maclin, Tanner; Luke Brackin, Hatton; Chance Goosby, Elba; Chance McCarver, Section; Tony Johnson, Sulligent
Player of the Year: Matthew Hines, Tanner
Coach of the Year: Chris Whitt, Tanner
Class 1A
FIRST TEAM: Deion Curry, Pickens County; Lajuan Doss, Pickens County; Jarmaine Jones, R.A. Hubbard; Shauka Reese, Linden; Tyric Scales, Cedar Bluff
SECOND TEAM: Demarko Hall, Pickens County ; Forest Pasley, Keith; Marcus Reese, Cedar Bluff; Christian Treece, Skyline; Devan Tyree, Berry
HONORABLE MENTION: JacQues Crawford, Loachapoka; Tyler Tidmore, Collinsville; Alex Coggins, Jefferson Christian; Adrian Rich, Georgiana; William Walker, McIntosh; Jacob Parker, Tharptown; Tae Banks, Parkway Christian
Player of the Year: Deion Curry, Pickens County
Coach of the Year: Jonathan Odom, Tharptown
AISA
FIRST TEAM: Jacob Acker, Pickens Academy; Ryan Averette, Southern Academy; Tucker Carl, Lee-Scott; Tremayne Hardin, Evangel Christian; J.J. Hudson, Prattville Christian
SECOND TEAM: T.J. Lundy, Hooper; MarQuen Mitchell, Lee-Scott; Robert Nye, Tuscaloosa Academy; James Thomas, Restoration; Chip White, Abbeville Christian
HONORABLE MENTION: Keon Brown, Springwood; John Bullen, Coosa Valley; K.J. Cash, Evangel Christian; J.D. Owings, Macon-East; Trevoris Sheppard, Ellwood Christian; Detraio Whorton, Restoration
Player of the Year: Jacob Acker, Pickens Academy
Coach of the Year: Jason Roberson, Prattville Christian
GIRLS
Class 6A
FIRST TEAM: Jatoria Carter, Jeff Davis; Chardonae Fuqua, Hoover; Monique Jackson, Central-Phenix City; Jasmine Jones, Bob Jones; Sharin Rivers, Sparkmann
SECOND TEAM: Shatavia Farris, Carver-Montgomery; Alexis Jennings, Sparkman; Tierra Jones, Bob Jones; Kristi Mokube, Central-Phenix City; Seandrea Stevens, Davidson
HONORABLE MENTION: Delisa Madry, Austin; Emily Davis, Enterprise; Ashley Beverly, Minor; Chelsee Black, Bessemer City; Aundre Adams, Blount; J’Una Rollins, Gadsden City
Player of the Year: Jasmine Jones, Bob Jones
Coach of the Year: Tim Miller, Bob Jones
Class 5A
FIRST TEAM: Tia Faleru, Carroll; Keonna Farmer, Erwin; Kendara Watts, Fairfield; Alicia Williams, Fort Payne; Gabrielle Williams, LeFlore
SECOND TEAM: Porshia Blue, Erwin; Hannah Crawford; Peyton Higgins, Boaz; Hannah Nichols, Madison County; Krista Stricklin, Hayden
HONORABLE MENTION: Niara Shipmon, Charles Henderson; Krista Simmons, Fairfield; Victoria Billingsley, Wenonah; Shakayla Thomas, Sylacauga; Antionna Jefferson, Russell County; Elissa VandeWaa, Spanish Fort; Conner Jordan, Fort Payne
Player of the Year: Tia Faleru, Carroll
Coach of the Year: Darrell Walton, LeFlore
Class 4A
FIRST TEAM: Lacey Buchanon, Jacksonville; Nina Mills, Good Hope; Ashley Southern, Deshler; Jasmine Steele, Midfield; Marques Webb, Brewbaker Tech
SECOND TEAM: Tabitha Bradshaw, Brewbaker Tech; Kaitlyn Griffith, Cherokee County; Alexis Horton, Andalusia; Patricia Pickens, Anniston; Jacey Scott, Douglas
HONORABLE MENTION: Kechonda Martin, Jackson; Destiney Elliott, Oneonta; Devonna Taylor, Alexandria; Laveeta Bellamy, Beauregard; Kayla Tillman, Good Hope; Presley Darling, Priceville
Player of the Year: Marques Webb, Brewbaker Tech
Coach of the Year: Michael Oldacre, Good Hope
Class 3A
FIRST TEAM: Keke Fletcher, Madison Academy; Hayden Hamby, West Morgan; DaNeshia Malone, Clements; Lydia McGee, Madison Academy; Ashley Nance, Danville
SECOND TEAM: Miah Brooks, Montgomery Academy; Amber Cardwell, Montevallo; Nyla Johnson, Madison Academy; Amara Mayers, Madison Academy; Juanice Newton, Sumter County
HONORABLE MENTION: Danielle Grisham, Lauderdale County; Soyia Folmar, Opp; Malesha Williams, Greensboro; Chalise Garrison, Winfield; Addesha Collins, Saks; Haley Terry, Holly Pond
Player of the Year: Hayden Hamby, West Morgan
Coach of the Year: Paul Wilson, Danville
Class 2A
FIRST TEAM: Julia Daniel, Ranburne; Lacy Huckabee, North Sand Mountain; Jordan Johnson, Hatton; Sierra Sales, Tanner; Leah Strain, Woodland
SECOND TEAM: Kayla Beaty, Ider; Tiffany Brooks, Barbour County; Yorisha Bryant, Altamont; Lauren Harris, Tanner; Madison Longchamp, Providence Christian
HONORABLE MENTION: Kiara Cohill, Vincent; Jasmine Lee, Flomaton; Emily Camp, North Sand Mountain; Lana Bell, Sand Rock; Hannah Sharp, Red Bay; Amber Wyatt, Isabella; Brittany Keel, Horseshoe Bend; Sharonda Cooper
Player of the Year: Sierra Sales, Tanner
Coach of the Year: Larry Strain, Woodland
Class 1A
FIRST TEAM: Alex Gholston, R.A. Hubbard; Katy Miller, Jacksonville Christian; Tara Mullinax, Spring Garden; Eisha Person, Brantley; Tyika Robinson, J.F. Shields
SECOND TEAM: Jackee Dodd, Lynn; Tallamachiia Dumas, Marengo; Anna Claire Noblit, Covenant Christian; Taylor Sippial, St. Jude; Kaitlyn Taylor, Holy Spirit
HONORABLE MENTION: Tolondrea Bolden, McIntosh; Marquesha Deramus, Verbena; Audrey Hargitt, Cedar Bluff; Emma Herren, Berry; Emily Church, Ragland; Kierra Billingsley, Edward Bell; Christy Cox, Collinsville; Morgan Beaird, Gaston; Alex Scott, Addison
Player of the Year: Alex Gholston, R.A. Hubbard
Coach of the Year, Nicholas Vinson, R.A. Hubbard
AISA
FIRST TEAM: Logan Adams, Lakeside; Breanne DeBaets, Lee-Scott; Kristen Emerson, East Memorial; Quila Robinson, Crenshaw Christian; Merritt Waddell, Lakeside
SECOND TEAM: Lauren Archer, Coosa Valley; Emily Brock, Autauga Academy; Peyton Brown, Lakeside; Anna Gibbs, Wilcox Academy; Haylee Kirkland, Abbeville Christian
HONORABLE MENTION: Lauren Bonner, Patrician; Krissy Pruitt, Tuscaloosa Academy; Ali Rabren, Lee-Scott; Kara Rawls, Ellwood Christian; Jordan Smiley, Coosa Valley; Allison Woods, Southern Academy
Player of the Year: Merritt Waddell, Lakeside
Coach of the Year: Kimbo Rutledge, Coosa Valley
