by Malcolm Butler
Lincoln Parish was well represented on the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class B all-state basketball teams released Sunday.
On the boys side, Choudrant High senior Brayden Pye and Simsboro High senior Ahmad Smith were both tabbed honorable mention all-state after stellar seasons on the hardwood.
On the girls side, Choudrant High senior Sadie Jones earned honorable mention accolades.
Pye, a 6-foot-1-inch senior forward, averaged 11.4 points and 6.8 rebounds a game for the Aggies as he led Choudrant to a 21-12 record, the district title, and a second round playoff appearance.
Pye was named the District 2B MVP and was a member of the all-Lincoln Parish Journal team.
“Brayden had a wonder senior year, especially towards the end of the season,” said head coach Ryan Smith. “He continued to work hard every day. That lead to a more expanded role for him on both sides of the ball. His athleticism and experience will be tough to replace. We are going to miss him for sure.”
Smith averaged more than 20 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds per game for the Tigers, helping lead the team to the second round of the Class B playoffs before losing to eventual state champion Lacassine.
“Ahmad is a flat out scorer who when he gets going puts on a show,” said Simsboro Head Coach Adam Wodach. “He plays the game with so much joy and it’s a pleasure to get to watch him every night.”
Jones, a 5-foot-7-inch senior forward, averaged 12.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.4 steals per game to help lead the Lady Aggies to a 24-8 record, the District 2B title, and a second round playoff appearance.
Jones earned Co-District MVP honors and was a member of the all-Lincoln Parish Journal team.
“Sadie really put in a lot of extra work in the off season this year, and it really showed,” said head coach Brandy Robertson. “She was comfortable both in and outside the perimeter this season, and it really made her a threat.”
GIRLS
FIRST TEAM
Klancie Hebert, Bell City, Jr., 5-6, 12.0
Payton Herpin, Bell City, Sr., 5-10, 21.0
Charley Lentz, Pitkin, Jr., 5-6, 17.0
Pazila’ra Sanders, Zwolle, So., 5-7, 19.0
A.J. Williams, Fairview, Jr., 5-6, 19.0
SECOND TEAM
Alli Cradeur, Hathaway, Sr., 5-5, 14.0
Anna Leach, Quitman, Jr., 5-6, 16.0
Lylah Maricle, Pitkin, Fr., 5-3, 12.0
Kaiya Miller, Negreet, Sr., 5-7, 16.0
Andee Stanley, Fairview, Sr., 5-6, 16.0
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER: Payton Herpin, Bell City
COACH OF THE YEAR: Phillip George, Pitkin
HONORABLE MENTION
Ava Davis, Anacoco; Blaize Foster, Holden; Ahmari Harris, Glenmora; Lanie Johnson, Oak Hill; Sadie Jones, Choudrant; JaLela Richardson, Florien, Lila Sepulvado, Negreet; Annie Thweatt, Zwolle.
BOYS
FIRST TEAM
Maliki Broussard, Lacassine, Jr., 6-1, 25.0
Landon Bussey, Zwolle, Sr., 6-2, 15.0
Brayden Smith, Quitman, Sr. 5-9, 15.0
Landon Tinsley, Anacoco, Fr., 6-6, 16.0
Shy’Heef Willis, Lacassine, Sr., 6-2, 14.0
SECOND TEAM
Addison Coffman, Hicks, Sr., 6-2, 18.0
Noah Guidry, Hathaway, Fr., 5-10, 20.0
Jermontrice Sudds, Stanley, So., 6-0, 21.0
Caleb Taylor, Anacoco, Jr. 5-11, 14.0
Kash Wisby, Pitkin, Sr., 5-9, 15.0
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER: Maliki Broussard, Lacassine
COACH OF THE YEAR: Bradley McLaren, Zwolle
HONORABLE MENTION
Ace Bowling, Negreet; Ty Goodwin, Oak Hill; De’Marion Hargrave, Zwolle; Aidan Hutchinson, Holden; Brayden Martin, Quitman; Brayden Pye, Choudrant; Ahmad Smith, Simsboro; Haydan Thompson, Castor.
