A number of hoops stars from northern Beaufort County were recognized for their stellar performances with spots on the All-Lowco Basketball teams released this week by LowcoSports.com.
2018-19 All-Lowco Girls Basketball Team Presented by Lowcountry Heat Basketball
COACH OF THE YEAR
Jermaine Bigham, MRHS —After scanning through the All-Lowco Team selections below, the reasoning for Bigham getting the Coach of the Year nod will come into focus. The Sharks claimed the Region 8-3A title and reached the third round of the Class 3A playoffs in just their third season of existence despite boasting just one second-team All-Lowco player and two honorable mention selections. They were able to do so because Bigham got them to buy into playing outstanding team defense, allowing only 33.4 points per game and at one point holding five straight opponents under 30.
Runner-up: Kenny Conroy, HHCA
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Tkai DeVore, JPII —The only strike against DeVore was her level of competition, as the Golden Warriors played a relatively weak SCISA schedule. But the stats speak for themselves. The versatile 5-foot-8 junior averaged 20.8 points, 11 rebounds, and 5.5 steals and racked up 14 double-doubles in 21 games, including 21 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to eventual state champion Hilton Head Christian Academy. And she proved she can do it against a higher level of competition when she poured in 28 points to go with seven boards against Region 7-4A champion Hilton Head High.
Runner-up:Marlaysia Westbrook, RHHS
FIRST TEAM ALL-LOWCO
Jasmine Campbell, Jr., F, HHCA — 10.5 ppg, 8.6 rpg
Dominant post presence led Eagles to SCISA 2A state title
Tkai DeVore, Jr., G/F, JPII — 20.8 ppg, 11 rpg, 5.5 spg
Area’s best pure scorer put up big numbers despite defenses keying on her
Trinity Feltner, Sr., G, HHIHS — 10.5 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.5 apg
Region 7-4A Player of the Year and All-State pick was leader on region championship squad
Brielle McCarthy, Jr., G, HHCA — 11 ppg, 4.5 apg, 2.5 spg
One of area’s best defenders also put up solid offensive numbers for state champs
Marlaysia Westbrook, Jr., F, RHHS — 17.6 ppg, 10.6 rpg
Region 8-3A Player of the Year and All-State selection for Jaguars
SECOND TEAM ALL-LOWCO
Tatyana Aiken, Jr., G, BLHS — 11.9 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 4.2 spg
Jossie Frazier, Sr., G, HHCA — 13 ppg, 5 rpg, 3 apg
Amelia Huebel, Jr., C, BA — 17.2 ppg, 13 rpg
Brittany Linton, Soph., F, BHS — 11.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg
Chynna Sneed, Jr., F, MRHS — 9.8 ppg, 8 rpg
HONORABLE MENTION
Jordan Bigham, Soph., F, MRHS
Allayah Bryan, Sr., F, BLHS
Kristen Fielding, Soph., F, HHIHS
Jasmine Hamilton, Jr., F, JPII
EmilyAnn Hiers, G, BA
Emonee Johnson, Soph., G/F, BCHS
Olivia Light, Sr., G/F, HHP
Emma Peluso, Jr., G, MRHS
Miley Ray, Jr., G, HHIHS
Starr Reed, Jr., G/F, BCHS
Kenzie Ryan, Fr., F, HHIHS
Dior Shelton, Soph., G, HHCA
Lenasia Singletary, Sr., F, RHHS
Layla Warren, Soph., G, BHS
Darien Watkins, Sr., G, BHS
2018-19 All-Lowco Boys Basketball Team Presented By Beaufort Hustle Basketball
COACH OF THE YEAR
Jerry Faulkner, HHP —After a legendary coaching career in the Charlotte area, Faulkner has become a household name in the Lowcountry in recent years, and now he has a state title to add to his local resume. The Dolphins lost two of their first three games before reeling off 21 straight, culminating with a 57-43 win over Shannon Forest Christian in the SCISA 2A championship game.
Runner-up:Jeremiah Faber, RHHS
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Rashamel Butler, RHHS —The area’s most prolific scorer, Butler was named the Class 3A Co-Player of the Year after leading the Jaguars to a second consecutive state runner-up finish as a senior. The versatile guard averaged 22.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.6 steals and earned a scholarship to play at NJCAA Division II Monroe Community College in New York next season.
Runner-up:Avern Montaque, HHP
FIRST TEAM ALL-LOWCO
Ny’Gel Boozer, Sr., G, RHHS — 15.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg
Airport transfer played key role in Jaguars’ playoff run
Rashamel Butler, Sr., G, RHHS — 22.1 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 5.3 apg, 3.6 spg
Class 3A Co-Player of the Year led Jags to state finals for second straight year
Harry Cash, Jr., F, MRHS — 14.2 ppg, 8.8 rpg
Sharks’ leading scorer and rebounder was key defender at top of press
Dawson Coleman, Jr., G, BA — 17.1 ppg, 10.2 rpg
Versatile player led team in scoring, rebounding, and blocks and surpassed 1,000 career points this season
Avern Montaque, Sr., F, HHP — 17.6 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 3 spg
Dominant post presence led Dolphins to SCISA 2A title
SECOND TEAM ALL-LOWCO
Devin Butler, Sr., G, RHHS — 13.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.1 spg
Shawn Chisolm, Jr., F, WB — 13 ppg, 8 rpg, 3 apg
Lee Kirkland, Jr., F, BLHS — 9.8 ppg, 12 rpg
Donovan Raines, Sr., F, BLHS — 12 ppg, 8 rpg
Haddith Stewart, Sr., G, HHP — 18 ppg, 4 rpg
HONORABLE MENTION
Tyrone Calloway, Jr., G, HHP
Floyd Hargrove, Jr., G, HHCA
Jack Hegan, Sr., G, MRHS
Trae Heyward, Sr., G, BHS
Deshawn Martin, Sr., G, MRHS
Stone McDonald, Jr., F, HHP
Davis Molloy, Sr., G, HHIHS
Gaston Moore, Jr., G/F, HHIHS
Josh Patterson, Sr., F, MRHS
Nick Pringle, Jr., F/C, WB
Jaylen Reeves, Soph., G, BA
Jamaad Rivers, Jr., G, BHS
Sam Summa, Soph., F, JPII
JaQuan Watson, Sr., G, WB
Ronald Zimmerman, Sr., F, RHHS
