by Malcolm Butler
Simsboro eighth grader Dakota Powell headlined three Lady Tigers on the all-District 1B team, earning first team honors.
Powell joined teammates Jahkeria Abney (second team) and Tamia Graham (honorable mention) who also earned postseason accolades.
The Lady Tigers posted a 13-15 record this season, including a 4-4 mark in district action, and earned a spot in the Class B playoffs. Simsboro recorded a 7-game winning streak at one point in late November and early December.
Simsboro played tough schedule which includes games against Cedar Creek, Arcadia and Summerfield, three teams which advanced all the way to their respective state title games.
Below is the complete list of the 1B all-district honorees.
1st Team
Cali Deal (Quitman)
Briley Peterson (Weston)
Anna Leach (Quitman)
Dakota Powell (Simsboro)
Kaylie Ann Shirley (Castor)
Anslee Aldy (Weston)
2nd Team
Jaleigh Burns (Quitman)
Jenna Braggs (Castor)
Peyton Handy (Doyline)
Jahkeria Abney (Simsboro)
Carly Jo Griffin (Weston)
Honorable Mention: McKinsey Clark (Castor), Jaidyn Smith (Castor), Emma Walker (Quitman), Taylor Borland (Quitman), Tamia Graham (Simsboro), Ta’Kerria Washington (Doyline), Nadia Siadek (Weston), Carlynn Waters (Weston)
MVP: Cali Deal (Quitman)
Coach of the Year: Kyle Leach (Quitman)
