2019-2020 Central Louisiana Hoops Best Of The Best: All-Cenla First Team and Central Louisiana All-State Performers

Clifton Dixon

April 8, 2020 @ 08:23 AM

The 2019-2020 prep hoops basketball season in Central Louisiana was by far one of, if not the most successful seasons in its decorated hoops history netting 3-State Championship Teams on the girl’s side (Class B-Fairview, Division IV - St. Marys, Division V - University Academy Of Central La.) 1-State Runner-Up (Class C- Plain view) 1 State Semi-Finalist (Class 5-A - Natchitoches Central and 2 State Championship teams on the boys side (Class 5-A -Alexandria Senior High and Class 4-A - Peabody) and 4 State Semi-Finalist teams (Class 2-A - Lakeview, Class B - Pitkin, Class C - Hicks, and Division IV - St. Marys). Individual recognition and awards comes with Team Success. Many players were deserving but in the end, there could only be a few. I present to you the 2019-2020 All-Cenla and All-State Teams. College coaches on every level if you are reading this please take note that many of these players are uncommitted, so please take the time to look into some of these deserving players. There is some elite talent here.   2020 All-Cenla Boys First Team 1. [player_tooltip player_id="687723" first="Garrett" last="Edwards"] - Pitkin, SR. 6-5. 32 PPG 13 Rebs 5 Assists Per Game *Ranked 29th all-time in scoring at nationally with a career total of 4,103 points *Scored A career high of 63 points against rival Hornbeck *Finishes his career as one of the most efficient scorers in Louisiana High-School History *Prolific Scorer *Relentless defender and rebounder *Does not take plays off *Class B All-State First Team Selection* *District 5-B First Team Selection* *District 5-B MVP*   2. Melvion Flanagan - Peabody, SR. 6-0 (22 PPG 5.1 Assists 5 Rebs 3 Steals Per Game - Uncommitted) *Consistent shooter netting a 52% clip from the field and a 49% clip from behind the 3 point line making 112 3 pointers for the season *Shot 85% from the free throw line *Great ball handler and play maker. *Scored 31 points (23 in the second half) in the 2020 Class 4A State-Championship Game *Solid defender *Makes plays for others *Clutch player that is not afraid of the moment. Wants the ball in his hands when the pressure is on. *Class 4-A All-State First Team Selection* *Class 4-A Most Outstanding Player* *All Cenla MVP* *MaxPreps Louisiana All-State 2nd Team Selection* *District 3-4A First Team Selection* *District 3-4A MVP*   3. Latrell Holly - Alexandria Senior High, SR. 6-1 (15 PPG 5 Rebs 4 Assists 2 Steals Per Game - Uncommitted) *Very athletic and versatile scorer and defender *Great Wing and on ball defender *Solid mid-range game *Solid 3 point shooter *Can Guard multiple positions. *Pushed his scoring average to 19.0 Per Game in the playoffs *Class 5-A All-State First Team Selection* *District 2-5A First Team Selection*   4. [player_tooltip player_id="530903" first="Thomas" last="Howell"] - St. Marys, SR. 6-7 (27 PPG 16 Rebs 5 Blocks Per Game) *Great Rebounder *Can play inside and outside *Excellent 3 point shooter *Runs the floor well *Class 1-A All-State First Team Selection* *District 3-1A First Team Selection* *District 3-1A MVP*   5. [player_tooltip player_id="927978" first="Devonte" last="Snow"] - Natchitoches Central, SR. 6-0 (23 PPG 8 Rebs Per Game) *Attacks the rim well *Light out shooter *Solid defender *Handles the ball very well *Good perimeter defender *Class 5-A All-State Second Team Selection* *District 1-5A First Team Selection* *District 1-5A MVP*   *Credits* The 2020 All-Cenla Teams were selected by The Town Talk Sports Reporter Lamar Gafford, Sports Contributor Bret H. McCormick, KALB sports reporters JaMarcus Fitzpatrick, Nicole Hutchinson and Corey Howard and KLAX sports reporter Meagan Glover along with additional input from the coaches in Central Louisiana*