All-State Review: Class B All-State Team

The LSWA released the members of the class B all-state team last week. The Most Outstanding Player, this year, came from the team who won the Class B title as [player_tooltip player_id="981495" first="Jordan" last="Crawford"] claimed the prestigious crown. He had an outstanding season and he heads an all-state team loaded with a wealth of seniors, talented juniors, and plenty of up-and-coming underclassmen. In this article, we will take a look at the first and second team in class B and highlight the players who made honorable mention. First Team [player_tooltip player_id="981495" first="Jordan" last="Crawford"] (Simsboro) The Class B MOP has turned into one of the better point guards in the state without sacrificing his defensive intensity. On the season, his 16 ppg was tied for second on the team with his back court teammate [player_tooltip player_id="932860" first="Nick" last="Maryland"]. Crawford rebounds the ball like a forward and embraces contact in the paint. He can switch and defend all positions on the floor as well. His play is always at an ultra high level and very deserving of the highest honor in the class. Aaron Garcia (Lacassine) Garcia had one of the better seasons of any guard regardless of the classification. He is a guard that just knows how to put the ball in the basket. Averaging 20 points a game is no easy feat and can be even more challenging at 5’10". However, Garcia has a chance to do it again being one of the top juniors coming back in the class. Look for Garcia to punish teams next year like he did this year. [player_tooltip player_id="932860" first="Nick" last="Maryland"] (Simsboro) Maryland won the title game MOP displaying everything that he does well on the floor. He can shoot it from three, he can create turnovers with his defense and he is a capable passer. Maryland can dictate games with his defense and is one of the best defenders in the Boot. When he is ultra aggressive on offense, he is hard to stop. Any team that signs him on the next level will get a guard who does not stop playing. [player_tooltip player_id="1273366" first="Kenneth" last="Montgomery"] (Zwolle) The junior guard made an impression this season with his play and definitely was a main cog in Zwolle making it to the Class B championship game. Montgomery was the Hawks top scorer and floor general. When it came to crunch time, he did not mind taking the big shots for his team either. While his junior season was obviously impressive, his senior season might be one to remember in Class B. [player_tooltip player_id="1218221" first="Dustin" last="Welch"] (Anacoco) Welch is a certified problem with or without the ball in his hands. He moves well without the ball and if he gets off a free shot behind the arc, it is pretty much automatic. With the ball in his hands, Welch knows the offense forwards and backwards. His ability to create for others, along with his scoring prowess, are the reasons Welch was a 1st team Class B performer. Second Team [player_tooltip player_id="970111" first="Jamaria" last="Clark"] (Doyline) Clark is a pure shooter who has in the gym range. He also became a better distributor of the rock this season. It is hard to believe that he was not a first team selection averaging 31 points per game. While he is probably fine with the honor, this selection should fuel him for next season. Bret Jinks (Fairview) The 5’8" junior point guard averaged 17 points per game this past season. His play was a large reason why Fairview had the success they had. With Jinks back at the point next season, Fairview may have a better chance to go deeper into the playoffs. [player_tooltip player_id="970132" first="Chilaydrien" last="Newton"] (Simsboro) Newton led the Class B champions in scoring this season with 18 ppg. He is a three level scorer who put up big numbers playing only a half season. Earning a second team honor playing half of the season is an outstanding accomplishment. Ethan Roberts (Saline) Roberts helped Saline to the Class B quarterfinals with his 18 points per game this season. He is very good at running the wing and is an outstanding finisher at the hoop. His second team selection may be a launching point for success on the next level. [player_tooltip player_id="1351564" first="Chris" last="Williams"] (Choudrant) Williams averaged 20 points this season and developed into a better defensive player. While those reasons are probably why he made the Class B second team, becoming a 1000 point scorer was just as important. These accomplishments definitely help cap a wonderful high school career. Honorable Mention Chase Taylor (Anacoco), Alex Kovall (Epscopal of Acadiana), Decorien Dixon (Country Day), Bennett Briggs (Christ Epscopal); Connor Ashford (Lacassine), Brylon Tyler (JS Clark), [player_tooltip player_id="981498" first="Jamari" last="Markray"] (Doyline), Jake Forbes (Holden), Steve Seamons (Forest), Gage Remedies (Florien), [player_tooltip player_id="1273367" first="Landon" last="Strother"] (Fariview), [player_tooltip player_id="1345539" first="Tyren" last="Thomas"] (Zwolle) Every all-state team will be reviewed now that all classes have been named.

The LSWA released the members of the class B all-state team last week. The Most Outstanding Player, this year, came from the team who won the Class B title as Jordan Crawford Jordan Crawford 6'2" | CG Simsboro | 2022 State LA claimed the prestigious crown. He had an outstanding season and he heads an all-state team loaded with a wealth of seniors, talented juniors, and plenty of up-and-coming underclassmen. In this article, we will take a look at the first and second team in class B and highlight the players who made honorable mention.

First Team

Jordan Crawford Jordan Crawford 6'2" | CG Simsboro | 2022 State LA (Simsboro)

The Class B MOP has turned into one of the better point guards in the state without sacrificing his defensive intensity. On the season, his 16 ppg was tied for second on the team with his back court teammate Nick Maryland Nick Maryland 6'2" | CG Simsboro | 2022 State LA . Crawford rebounds the ball like a forward and embraces contact in the paint. He can switch and defend all positions on the floor as well. His play is always at an ultra high level and very deserving of the highest honor in the class.

Aaron Garcia (Lacassine)

Garcia had one of the better seasons of any guard regardless of the classification. He is a guard that just knows how to put the ball in the basket. Averaging 20 points a game is no easy feat and can be even more challenging at 5’10". However, Garcia has a chance to do it again being one of the top juniors coming back in the class. Look for Garcia to punish teams next year like he did this year.

Nick Maryland Nick Maryland 6'2" | CG Simsboro | 2022 State LA (Simsboro)

Maryland won the title game MOP displaying everything that he does well on the floor. He can shoot it from three, he can create turnovers with his defense and he is a capable passer. Maryland can dictate games with his defense and is one of the best defenders in the Boot. When he is ultra aggressive on offense, he is hard to stop. Any team that signs him on the next level will get a guard who does not stop playing.

Kenneth Montgomery Kenneth Montgomery 6'0" | PG Zwolle | 2023 State LA (Zwolle)

The junior guard made an impression this season with his play and definitely was a main cog in Zwolle making it to the Class B championship game. Montgomery was the Hawks top scorer and floor general. When it came to crunch time, he did not mind taking the big shots for his team either. While his junior season was obviously impressive, his senior season might be one to remember in Class B.

Dustin Welch Dustin Welch 6'3" | SG Anacoco | 2024 State LA (Anacoco)

Welch is a certified problem with or without the ball in his hands. He moves well without the ball and if he gets off a free shot behind the arc, it is pretty much automatic. With the ball in his hands, Welch knows the offense forwards and backwards. His ability to create for others, along with his scoring prowess, are the reasons Welch was a 1st team Class B performer.

Second Team

Jamaria Clark Jamaria Clark 6'2" | CG Doyline | 2023 State LA (Doyline)

Clark is a pure shooter who has in the gym range. He also became a better distributor of the rock this season. It is hard to believe that he was not a first team selection averaging 31 points per game. While he is probably fine with the honor, this selection should fuel him for next season.

Bret Jinks (Fairview)

The 5’8" junior point guard averaged 17 points per game this past season. His play was a large reason why Fairview had the success they had. With Jinks back at the point next season, Fairview may have a better chance to go deeper into the playoffs.

Chilaydrien Newton Chilaydrien Newton 6'3" | PG Simsboro | 2023 UT (Simsboro)

Newton led the Class B champions in scoring this season with 18 ppg. He is a three level scorer who put up big numbers playing only a half season. Earning a second team honor playing half of the season is an outstanding accomplishment.

Ethan Roberts (Saline)

Roberts helped Saline to the Class B quarterfinals with his 18 points per game this season. He is very good at running the wing and is an outstanding finisher at the hoop. His second team selection may be a launching point for success on the next level.

Chris Williams Chris Williams 6'2" | PG Choudrant | 2022 State LA (Choudrant)

Williams averaged 20 points this season and developed into a better defensive player. While those reasons are probably why he made the Class B second team, becoming a 1000 point scorer was just as important. These accomplishments definitely help cap a wonderful high school career.

Honorable Mention

Chase Taylor (Anacoco), Alex Kovall (Epscopal of Acadiana), Decorien Dixon (Country Day), Bennett Briggs (Christ Epscopal); Connor Ashford (Lacassine), Brylon Tyler (JS Clark), Jamari Markray Jamari Markray 6'2" | SG Doyline | 2022 State LA (Doyline), Jake Forbes (Holden), Steve Seamons (Forest), Gage Remedies (Florien), Landon Strother Landon Strother 6'2" | SG Fairview | 2023 State LA (Fariview), Tyren Thomas Tyren Thomas 6'5" | PF Zwolle High | 2022 State LA (Zwolle)