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Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Angel, Piedmont’s Morrow take top awards on East Alabama Sports Today’s girls’ Class 1A-3A All-Callhoun County basketball team.

Saks’ Sania Angel goes up for two against Weaver at Weaver. She averaged 11.1 points and 6.3 rebounds and helped Saks win an area title and make its first Northeast Regional appearance since 2016. She is East Alabama Sports Today’s choice for girls’ Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County player of the year. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Girls’ Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County basketball

Player of the year: Sania Angel, Saks.
Coach of the year: Shane Morrow, Piedmont.

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FIRST TEAM
Sania Angel, Saks, 5-7, Jr., G
Amiyah Thomas, Piedmont, 5-4, So. G
Cayla Brothers, Piedmont, 5-9, Sr., F
Emily Riddle, Ohatchee, Jr., F
Madison Turner, Saks, 5-10, Sr., C

SECOND TEAM
Aaliyah Marks, Weaver, 5-4, Jr., G
Alonna Crews, Saks, 5-4, Sr., G
Payten Walker, Ohatchee, So., G
Morgan Studdard, Piedmont, 5-5, Sr., F
Carson Young, Piedmont, 5-9, Sr., F

THIRD TEAM
Tabi Davidson, Ohatchee, Sr. G
Lindsey Zurchin, Ohatchee, Sr., G
Jenna Duke, Piedmont, 5-7, Jr., G
Meorri English, Saks, 5-3, So., G
Melanie Studddard, Piedmont, 5-8, Jr., F

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HONORABLE MENTION
Faith
Christian: Anna Kate Robertson (5-4, Sr., G), Serenity Pate (5-8, Sr., F).
Jacksonville Christian: Addy Lee (5-7, So., G), Katie Beth Hudson (5-11, Sr., C), Modasti Carr (5-8, So., G/F).
Piedmont: Cacey Brothers (5-9, Sr., F).
Pleasant Valley: Lilly Robinson (5-7, Jr., G/F)
Weaver: Brenley Russell (5-2, Fr., G), Kimora Miles (5-3, Jr., F).
Wellborn: Destiny Benefield (5-3, Sr., G), Bentley Rae Bean (5-5, Sr., F), Hannah Grubbs (5-9, Sr., F), Braelyn Bean (5-4, Jr., G).

Piedmont coach Shane Morrow talks to his team before its Northeast Regional semifinal game against Whitesburg Christian in Pete Mathews Coliseum. Morrow guided the Bulldogs to an area title and a Class 3A Northeast Regional runner-up finish and is East Alabama Sports Today’s choice as girls’ Clas 1A-3A All-Calhoun County coach of the year. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

 

Piedmont’s Pinto, Glover take top honors on East Alabama Sports Today’s boys’ Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County basketball team.

Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto goes to the basket against Ohatchee during the Class 3A, Area 12 tournament at Piedmont. He led the Bulldogs to the Class 3A Northeast Regional final and a 19-9 record and is East Alabama Sports Today’s choice as boys’ Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County player of the year. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Boys’ Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County basketball

Player of the year: Rollie Pinto, Piedmont.
Coach of the year: Matt Glover, Piedmont.

FIRST TEAM
Rollie Pinto, Piedmont, 6-0, Jr., G
Jesse Gannaway, Jacksonville Christian, 6-2, Sr., G
KeShawn Allen, Weaver, 6-3, Sr., F
Jake Roberson, Ohatchee, 6-5, Sr., F
Ishmael Bethel, Piedmont, 6-3, Sr., F

SECOND TEAM
Colton Proctor, Piedmont, 6-3, Sr., G
Noah Lee, Jacksonville Christian, 6-3, Jr., F
Kaden Gooden, Weaver, 6-0, Sr., G
Harper Williams, Weaver, 6-0, Sr., GJordan Cameron, Donoho, 6-2, Sr., F

THIRD TEAM
Taylon Swain, Piedmont, 6-3, Jr., F
Hunter Sparks, Pleasant Valley, 6-1, Sr., G
Parker Robertson, Faith Christian, 5-7, Jr., G
Brayden Collins, Ohatchee, 5-9, Jr., G
Alston Carroll, Ohatchee, 5-8, Jr., G

HONORABLE MENTION
Donoho: Ryan Crawford (5-10, Sr., G), Bruce Downey (6-1, Jr., G).
Faith Christian: Colin Anderson (6-0, So., G), Colton Reese (6-3, Sr., G), Dylan Rogers (5-11, Jr., G).
Jacksonville Christian: Bryson Dowdey (5-6, So., G).
Ohatchee: Colby Hester (5-11, Sr., G).
Pleasant Valley: Jaden Sparks (5-10, Jr., G), Braxton Salster (6-5, So., F).
Saks: Lajuan Curry (5-11, Sr., G), Christian Hall (6-2, Sr., G).
Weaver: Junior Allen (5-11, So., G), D.J. Marbury (5-9, Jr., G).
Wellborn: Raymond Williams (6-0, Sr., F), Ollie Boot (5-10, Sr,, G).

Piedmont coach Matt Glover talks to his team during the Northeast Regional championship game in Pete Mathews Coliseum. He coached the Bulldogs to a 19-9 finish and the Class 3A Northeast Regional championship game and is East Alabama Sports Today’s choice as boys’ Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County coach of the year. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Oxford’s Thomas, Jacksonville’s Mize take top awards on East Alabama Sports Today’s girls’ Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County basketball team.

Oxford’s Ava Thomas shoots a 3-pointer against Alexandria during the Calhoun County Tournament in Pete Mathews Coliseum. She averaged 11.8 points and 8.0 rebounds while helping Oxford win its fourth consecutive county title and reach the subregional round of the playoffs, finishing 19-9. She is East Alabama Sports Today’s choice for girls’ Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Girls’ Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County basketball

Player of the year: Ava Thomas, Oxford.
Coach of the year: Corey Mize, Jacksonville.

FIRST TEAM
Bri Wilson, Oxford, 5-8, Jr., G
Ava Thomas, Oxford, 5-10, So., G
Jaslyn Montgomery, Oxford, 6-1, Sr., C
Alexis Phillips, Jacksonville, 5-7, Sr., G
Neveah Nicholson, Jacksonville, 5-4, Fr., G

SECOND TEAM
Jayci Taylor, Jacksonville, 5-4, Fr., G
Liberty Lewis, Anniston, 5-6, So., G
Jayda Fomby, Anniston, 5-6, Sr., G
Charlee Parris, Alexandria, 5-5, Jr., G
Allyssa Hunt, Alexandria, 5-10, Fr., F

THIRD TEAM
Ontarriah Braxton, Jacksonville, 5-2, Jr., G
Takayvia Boyd, Oxford, 5-6, So., G
DeAsia Prothro, Jacksonville, 5-6, Sr., C
Sumira Duncan, Alexandria, 5-7, Sr., F
Brooksly Thielker, White Plains, 5-8, Fr., F

HONORABLE MENTION
Alexandria: Landry Patterson (5-4, So., G), Cali Hess (5-7, Fr., G).
Anniston: Saniyah Spinks (5-7, Jr., F), Summer Flentroy (5-6, So., F).
Jacksonville: Mya Swain (5-6, Jr., F).
Oxford: Mi’Kynlei Mosley (5-3, Fr., G).
White Plains: Abbie Dickeson (5-2, Sr., G), Callie Sprayberry (5-3, Sr., G).

Jacksonville’s Corey Mize cheers his team on during play in the Calhoun County championship game in Pete Mathews Coliseum. He guided the Golden Eagles to a county runner-up finish, area title and their first Northeast Regional appearance since 2018. They finished 24-8, and Mize is East Alabama Sports Today’s choice for girls’ Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County coach of the year. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Oxford’s Alexander, Anniston’s Brown take top honors on the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County basketball team.

Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander fires a 3-pointer against Gadsden City in the boys’ Class 6A Northeast Regional final in Pete Mathews Coliseum. He averaged 18.8 points, 6.0 assists and 5.8 rebounds in leading Oxford to Calhoun County and area titles with a 24-7 final record. He is East Alabama Sports Today’s boys’ Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Boys’ Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County basketball

Player of the year: Jaylen Alexander, Oxford
Coach of the year: Torry Brown, Anniston

FIRST TEAM
Jaylen Alexander, Oxford, 6-0, Jr. G
Marcus Perry Jr., Oxford, 6-2, So. G
Jayden Lewis, Oxford, 6-4, Sr., F
Quendavion McDowell, Alexandria, 6-2, Sr., F
Caleb Ackles, Anniston, 6-3, Sr. F

SECOND TEAM
Kyree Lewis, Anniston, 6-1, Jr., G
Jaylen Henderson, Alexandria, 6-0, Sr., G
Jay’lin Taylor, Oxford, 6-0, Jr., G
Christian Latson, Oxford, 6-1, So., F
Ben Pridgen, Jacksonville, 5-10, Jr., F

THIRD TEAM
Aaron Nixon, Jacksonville, 6-0, Sr., G
Kamouri Harmon, Jacksonville, 5-6, Jr., G
Ja’korie Carr, Anniston, 5-11, Jr., G
Cole Wheeler, Alexandria, 6-1, So., F
Ethan Turner, White Plains, 6-2, Sr., F

HONORABLE MENTION
Alexandria: Cleat Forrest (5-10, Sr., G), Chris Aquirre (5-10, Sr., G).
Anniston: Dakyus Baker (5-9, Jr., G), Dylan Goodson (6-3, Sr,, F), Tariq Judkins (6-0, Jr., G).
Jacksonville: Sean Herbert (6-7, Sr., F), Quinn Weaver (5-11, Jr., G).
Oxford: Conner Richerhagen (6-1, So., G).
White Plains: Bryson Cheatwood (5-10, So., G).

Anniston coach Torry Brown participates in senior-day activities in 2024. The Bulldogs lost six seniors from that team and returned no points or rebounds for the 2024-25 season, yet finished 22-5, won an area title and reached the Central Regional final. Brown is East Alabama Sports Today’s boys’ Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County coach of the year. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

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