ALL-STATE BASKETBALL (GIRLS): Dickerson, Maddox and McSwain take home 1st-team honors
Mar. 16—Cold Springs' Ella Dickerson, Good Hope's Ivey Maddox and Good Hope's Ava McSwain reeled in first-team honors when the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) released this year's All-State basketball teams on Saturday.
The talented trio spearheaded a terrific group of local standouts that caught the attention of those across the state.
The All-State basketball teams are handpicked by the ASWA's prep committee, which chooses from a list of deserving — and nominated — athletes spanning seven classifications across the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).
The Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) is also included in the annual selection process.
Player of the Year finalists from each classification will be announced this Wednesday.
See below for full capsules on each local player spotlighted by the ASWA — as well as complete All-State teams from each classification.
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Player: Ella Dickerson
Team: Cold Springs
Year: Sophomore
Class: 2A
All-State Status: First Team
Highlights: Averaged 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists ... Had 41 steals and 10 blocks ... All-County ... All-Area ... Played just 22 games due to injury ... First team (Class 2A) in 2023 ... Team reached Final Four for second straight season
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Player: Ivey Maddox
Team: Good Hope
Year: Senior
Class: 4A
All-State Status: First Team
Highlights: Averaged 20.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists ... Had 101 steals and 30 blocks ... Class 4A All-Northwest Regional Tournament Team ... Class 4A All-State Tournament Team ... 2,792 career points ... Helped the Raiders win Class 4A state title ... All-County ... All-Area ... UAH signee ... First team (Class 4A) in 2022 and 2023 ... Winner of Bill Shelton Award
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Player: Ava McSwain
Team: Good Hope
Year: Junior
Class: 4A
All-State Status: First Team
Highlights: Averaged 15.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists ... Had 72 steals and 13 blocks ... Class 4A All-Northwest Regional Tournament MVP ... Class 4A All-State Tournament Team ... Shot 45 percent from the field ... Helped the Raiders win Class 4A state title ... All-County ... All-Area ... Third team (Class 6A) in 2023
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Player: Ella Bruer
Team: Cold Springs
Year: Senior
Class: 2A
All-State Status: Third Team
Highlights: Averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists ... Had 71 steals and six blocks ... Made 93 3-pointers ... Class 2A All-Central Regional Tournament MVP ... All-County ... All-Area ... Team reached Final Four for second straight season
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Player: Ally Sharpe
Team: Cullman
Year: Sophomore
Class: 6A
All-State Status: Third Team
Highlights: Averaged 18.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists ... Had 43 steals and four blocks ... All-Area ... Team's high scorer in 27 games
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Player: Bailey Tetro
Team: Good Hope
Year: Senior
Class: 4A
All-State Status: Third Team
Highlights: Averaged 10.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists ... Had 138 steals and two blocks ... Class 4A All-Northwest Regional Tournament Team ... Class 4A All-State Tournament MVP ... 1,910 career points ... Helped the Raiders win Class 4A state title ... All-County ... All-Area ... UNA signee ... Third team (Class 4A) in 2023 ... Winner of Bill Shelton Award
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Player: Liberty Shadix
Team: West Point
Year: Senior
Class: 5A
All-State Status: Third Team
Highlights: Averaged 11.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists ... Had 48 steals and 44 blocks ... All-County ... All-Area ... Third team (Class 5A) in 2023
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CLASS 7A
First Team
Syriah Daniels, Auburn, Sr., G, 6-1
Khloe Ford, Hoover, So., C, 6-3
Sarah Gordon, Vestavia Hills, Jr., G, 5-11
Jordan Hunter, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., G, 5-10
Jabria Lindsey, Central-Phenix City, So., G, 5-9
Second Team
Jenice Adjessom, Davidson, Sr., G, 5-6
Kaitlyn Gipson, Hoover, Jr., G, 5-5
Kei Knight, Foley, Jr., G-F, 5-8
Ja'Kyah Smith, Bob Jones, So., G, 5-10
Haley Trotter, Chelsea, Jr., F-C, 6-0
Third Team
Jayla Forbes, Thompson, Fr., C, 6-6
Madi-Marie Grayson, Alma Bryant, So., G, 5-6
Brooke Hallman, Auburn, Jr., G, 5-9
KeLeigh Mullens, Prattville, So., G, 5-6
Ariana Peagler, Hoover, Sr., G, 5-6
Honorable Mention
Sarah Amos, Enterprise, Jr., C, 6-2
Janiyah Bone, Bob Jones, Sr., G, 5-8
Jamya Griffin, Sparkman, Sr., G, 5-10
Jayla West-Young, Prattville, Jr., G, 5-7
Coach of the Year
Krystle Johnson, Hoover
CLASS 6A
First Team
Jazmyn Bigham, Theodore, Sr., F, 5-10
Jareah Branch, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Jr., G, 6-0
Leah Brooks, Hazel Green, Sr., F, 6-2
Tamiria Jones, Huffman, Sr., G, 5-9
Xai'Onna Whitfield, Oxford, Sr., G, 5-8
Second Team
Lamiya Batimba, Lee-Huntsville, Sr., F, 5-9
Saniya Jackson, Park Crossing, Jr., G, 5-8
Tee King, Pelham, So., G, 5-7
Amiya Redus, Hazel Green, Sr., G, 5-8
Angela Williams, Shades Valley, Sr., F, 6-1
Third Team
Tamora Brown, Muscle Shoals, Sr., G, 5-6
Reagan Burroughs, McGill-Toolen, Fr., C, 6-0
Jamiria Jones, Huffman, Sr., G-F, 5-9
Keyarra Scottland, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., G, 5-5
Ally Sharpe, Cullman, So., G, 5-6
Honorable Mention
Layla Berry, Gardendale, Fr., G, 5-9
Hannah Burks, Hartselle, Fr., G, 5-9
Sinaya Gibson, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr., C, 6-0
Kameron Sanders, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., G, 5-7
Coach of the Year
Freeah Smith, Park Crossing
CLASS 5A
First Team
Mia Hollingsworth, Jasper, Sr., G, 5-8
Missy Odom, Jasper, So., C, 6-3
Grace Anne Rose, Southside-Gadsden, Sr., C, 5-10
Tamya Smith, Pleasant Grove, Sr., F, 6-1
Bree Sexton, Scottsboro, Jr., F, 5-10
Second Team
Jamonica Chambers, Vigor, So., G, 6-5
Samarian Franklin, Wenonah, Jr., G, 5-2
Tazi Harris, Guntersville, Sr., F, 6-0
Lily Livingston, Arab, Sr., G, 5-9
Erin Martin, Brewbaker Tech, Sr., G, 5-11
Third Team
Aubrey Machen, Lincoln, Fr., G, 5-7
Kennedi McGhee, Brewbaker Tech, Jr., C, 6-1
Izzy Nelson, Scottsboro, Fr., F, 5-11
Serenity Rutledge, Moody, 8th, G, 5-5
Liberty Shadix, West Point, Sr., F, 6-1
Honorable Mention
Jillian Baine, Brewbaker Tech, Jr., G, 5-10
Keyona Royal, Gulf Shores, Jr., F, 5-11
Brooklynn Tucker, Madison Academy, Jr., G, 5-9
Jamyia Washington, Vigor, Sr., G, 5-7
Coach of the Year
Blake Laney, Jasper
CLASS 4A
First Team
Kayden Carr, Prattville Christian, Fr., G, 5-8
Reece Davis, Deshler, Fr., G, 5-7
Ivey Maddox, Good Hope, Sr., G, 5-10
Ava McSwain, Good Hope, Jr., G, 5-10
Tykeria Smith, Anniston, Sr., F, 5-8
Second Team
Faith Brown, Cleburne Co., Sr., F, 5-8
Meg Fountain, T.R. Miller, Jr., G, 5-5
Avery Rogers, Prattville Christian, Sr., G, 5-7
Hannah Smith, Catholic-Montgomery, So., F, 5-11
Aubrey Sorrells, Hamilton, Sr., G-F, 6-1
Third Team
Tyra Caves, Jackson, Sr., G, 5-7
Mary Hayes Johnson, Cherokee Co., Sr., G, 5-4
Bailey Tetro, Good Hope, Sr., G, 5-4
Trinity Webb, Talladega, Sr., F, 5-9
Kaylee Yarbrough, New Hope, Jr., G, 5-9
Honorable Mention
Char'tavia Conwell, Bibb Co., Sr., F, 6-0
Abby Langlois, Priceville, So., C, 6-1
A'Kayla Perry, Anniston, Sr., G, 5-6
Raegan Rickard, Deshler, Sr., G, 5-7
Coach of the Year
Justin Aby, Good Hope
CLASS 3A
First Team
Ava Card, St. James, Sr., G, 6-1
Leah Childress, Clements, Jr., G, 5-7
Sawyer Kate Hulgan, Plainview, Fr., G, 5-9
Shila Marks, Lauderdale Co., Jr., G, 5-7
Maddie Smith, Trinity, Jr., G, 5-8
Second Team
Aubrey Foy, Childersburg, Sr., F, 5-10
Amiyah Lewis, Ashford, Jr., G, 5-10
Francie Morris, Trinity, Jr., G, 5-8
Mya Moskowitz, Trinity, Jr., G, 5-11
Lani Smallwood, Susan Moore, So., G, 5-7
Third Team
Shamya Allison, Southside-Selma, Sr., G, 5-8
Tay Tay Farrar, Clements, Sr., G, 5-8
Ava Pope, Piedmont, Sr., G, 5-8
Annabeth Townsend, Providence Christian, Jr., G, 5-4
Kamiya Webb, Midfield, Fr., C, 6-2
Honorable Mention
Natalie Barton, St. James, Fr., G, 5-8
Taylor Davidson, Cottage Hill, Sr., G, 5-6
Sky Latham, Gordo, Fr., G-F, 5-5
Allyx Williamson, Straughn, Fr., F, 5-10
Coach of the Year
Blake Smith, Trinity
CLASS 2A
First Team
Ella Dickerson, Cold Springs, So., F, 5-10
Belle Hill, Mars Hill Bible, 8th, G, 6-0
Kennzie Smith, Ider, So., G, 5-5
Katelyn St.Clair, Sand Rock, Sr., G, 5-9
Ella Wheeler, Sulligent, Jr., G, 5-10
Second Team
Campbell Barron, Pisgah, So., G, 5-8
Faith Evans, Locust Fork, Sr., G, 5-11
Leslie Hames, Decatur Heritage, Jr., G, 5-10
Saniya Keys, Cottonwood, Sr., C-F, 6-1
Kayden Reyes, North Sand Mountain, So., G., 5-5
Third Team
Ella Bruer, Cold Springs, Sr., G, 5-5
Jamya Glover, Abbeville, Sr., C-F, 6-0
Nakeriona Heard, Lanett, So., G, 5-9
Shaquondra Holcombe, Washington Co., Sr., C, 5-10
Kadence Rolston, Mars Hill Bible, Jr., F, 5-10
Honorable Mention
Kesha Anglin, Cottonwood, Fr., G, 5-6
Brantley Edberg, Samson, Sr., G, 5-7
Carly King, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr., G, 5-7
Zyan Peterson, Luverne, Sr., F, 5-9
Coach of the Year
Jamie Pruett, Ider
CLASS 1A
First Team
Ace Austin, Spring Garden, Jr., G, 5-7
Libby Brown, Spring Garden, Sr., G, 5-8
Sarah Davis, Shoals Christian, Jr., G-F, 5-10
Kaina King, Skyline, Sr., G, 5-5
Alyric Whitfield, Elba, Jr., G, 5-6
Second Team
Lillie Boggan, Georgiana, Jr., G, 5-6
Jolie Kate Cox, Marion Co., So., G-F, 5-10
Chauncey Dixon, Leroy, Jr., C, 6-2
Haley Hendrix, Victory Christian, Sr., F, 5-8
Kaley Norris, Kinston, Sr., G, 5-6
Third Team
Makasiah Burns, Autaugaville, Sr., F, 5-9
Caroline Lambert, Waterloo, Sr., G, 5-9
JaKayla Moore, Keith, Jr., G, 5-4
Chloe Rule, Spring Garden, Sr., C, 6-1
Hadlee Sanderson, Brilliant, So., F, 5-11
Honorable Mention
A'Mya Brown, Wadley, Jr., G, 5-8
Kylee Dunn, Hubbertville, Sr., F, 6-0
Dacota Green, Belgreen, Jr., F, 5-6
Alex Grimes, Brantley, Fr., G, 5-7
Coach of the Year
Ricky Austin, Spring Garden
AISA
First Team
Haley Briggs, Lowndes Academy, Sr., F, 6-0
Lindsey Brown, Edgewood, Sr., G, 5-7
Madison Davis, Lee-Scott, Sr., G, 5-5
Takayla Davis, Glenwood, Sr., F, 6-1
Shalexia Little, Springwood, Jr., G, 6-0
Second Team
Molli Blaylock, Clarke Prep, Jr., F, 5-9
Anna Grace Griggs, Glenwood, Sr., F, 5-10
Chloe Helms, Lakeside, Sr., G, 5-5
Zy McNeal, Escambia Academy, Fr., G, 5-7
Kate Wilkins, Pickens Academy, Sr., F, 5-11
Third Team
Anna Grace Blalock, Abbeville Christian, Sr., F, 5-7
Brinkley Long, Fort Dale Academy, Jr., G, 5-9
Madison Martin, Edgewood, Sr., C, 6-2
Symone McNeil, Evangel Christian, Fr., G, 5-4
Jamya Powell, Macon-East, So., F, 5-10
Honorable Mention
Lyla Carlisle, Clarke Prep, Jr., G, 5-7
Mary Kathryn Harris, Lee-Scott, Sr., F, 5-10
Sarah Moore, Morgan Academy, So., G, 5-4
Leah Pace, Heritage Christian, Fr., G, 5-8
Coach of the Year
Haley Rosa, Evangel Christian
