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See who made East Alabama Sports Today’s inaugural All-Calhoun County basketball teams, including coaches and players of the year

Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook powers through a foul while driving against Plainview in the Northeast Regional. She is the East Alabama Sports Today Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County girls’ player of the year. (Photo by Greg Warren)

By Joe Medley
East Alabama Sports Today

East Alabama Sports Today is in the business of All-Calhoun County teams, and the first one arises from the just-completed high school basketball season.

For basketball, the site will have Class 1A-3A and Class 4A-6A teams for boys and girls, complete with players and coaches of the year.

Since the 1A-3A group includes more schools, there will he first, second and third teams plus honorable mentions. The 4A-6A teams will have first and second team plus honorable mentions.

The inaugural East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County basketball team, as compiled by EASportsToday.com editor Joe Medley: 

Jacksonville’s John Broom drives against Westminster Christian during the Class 4A state final in Birmingham. Broom is the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County boys’ player of the year. (Photo by Greg Warren)

East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County basketball

CLASS 1A-3A GIRLS

Player of the year: Jorda Crook, Ohatchee
Coach of the year: Colton Morris, Pleasant Valley
First team
Jorda Crook, Ohatchee, Sr., F
Ava Pope, Piedmont, Jr, G
LeLe Ridley, Piedmont, Sr., F
Macey Roper, Pleasant Valley, Sr., G
Rebekah Gannaway, Pleasant Valley, Sr, G
Second team
Erin Prater, Jacksonville Christian, Sr., G
Aaliyah Marks, Weaver, Fr., G
Sania Angel, Saks, Fr., G/F
Alyssa Davis, Ohatchee, Sr., F
Kianna Hester, Pleasant Valley, Sr., G
Third team
Kara Grace, Jacksonville Christian, Sr., F
Whitney McFry, Ohatchee, Sr., G
Lindsey Zurchin, Ohatchee, So., G
Cayla Brothers, Piedmont, So., F
Madison Atchley, Weaver, Sr., F
Honorable mention:
Faith Christian: Joelle Tillery.
Jacksonville Christian: Rebekah Carter. 
Ohatchee: Kiana Garber, Tabi Davidson. 
Piedmont: Jaycee Glover, Melanie Studdard, Gracie Naugher.
Pleasant Valley: Laney Robinson, Haylie Lee.
Saks: Alonna Crews.
Weaver: D.J. Gibbs. Erionna Richmond, Ella Mae Kines.
Wellborn: Anna Odom.

CLASS 1A-3A BOYS

Player of the year: Alex Odam, Piedmont
Coach of the year: Brad Hood, Pleasant Valley
First team
Alex Odam, Piedmont, Sr., G
Rollie Pinto, Piedmont, Fr., G
Tristan Brown, Weaver, Sr., G
Drew Williamson, Donoho, Sr., G.
Thomas Curlee, Faith Christian, Sr., F
Second team
Anthony Bothwell, Saks, Sr., G
Ishmael Bethel, Piedmont, So., G
Ethan Fair, Jacksonville Christian, Sr., G
Yashua Arevalo, Faith Christian, Sr., G
Kyle Smith, Pleasant Valley, Jr., F
Third team
Jesse Gannaway, Pleasant Valley, So., G
Kolby Battles, Pleasant Valley, Sr., F
Kelbe Crook, Ohatchee, So., F
Jake Roberson, Ohatchee, So., F
KeShawn Allen, Weaver, So. F
Honorable mention:
Donoho: Jordan Cameron.
Faith Christian: Conner Richerzhagen.
Jacksonville Christian: Tyler Doggrell, Cam Moses.
Ohatchee: Jesse Baswell, Colby Hester, Jake Roberts, Luke Vinson.
Piedmont: Cole Wilson.
Pleasant Valley: Braxton Williams.
Saks: Dee Elston.
Weaver: Dawson Brooks.
Wellborn: Avery Odom, Ollie Boot, Ethan Tidwell.

CLASS 4A-6A GIRLS

Player of the year: Xai Whitfield, Oxford
Coach of the year: Melissa Bennett, Oxford
First team
Xai Whitfield, Oxford, Jr., G-F
LaMya McGrue, Oxford, Sr., G
Justice Woods, Oxford, Sr., G
Jordyn Walker, Alexandria, Sr., G
Tykeria Smith, Anniston, Jr., F
Second team
Ashley Grant, Jacksonville, So., G
Alexis Phillips, Jacksonville, So., G
A’Kayla Perry, Anniston, Jr., G 
Cooper Martin, White Plains, Jr., G
Charlee Parris, Alexandria, Fr., G
Honorable mention:
Alexandria: Jill Cockrell.
Anniston: Kiara Thomas, Layla Tyus.
Jacksonville: DeAsia Prothro.
Oxford: Jamea Gaston.
White Plains: Hallie Williams, Cassidy Arnold, Isabella Higgins.

CLASS 4A-6A BOYS

Player of the year: John Broom, Jacksonville
Coach of the year: Tres Buzan, Jacksonville
First team
John Broom, Jacksonville, Sr, G
Caden Johnson, Jacksonville, Sr., G/F
Cam Johnson, Jacksonville, Sr., G/F
Jayden Lewis, Oxford, So., F
Jaylen Alexander, Oxford, So., G
Second team
Javen Croft, Anniston, Sr., F
Devin Barksdale, Jacksonville, So., G
Luke Bussey, White Plains, Sr, G
Drake Davis, Alexandria, Jr., G
T.J. Allen, Oxford, Jr., G
Honorable mention:
Alexandria: Kory Cargal, Antonio Ross.
Anniston: Hezekiah Harris, Jayden Lewis, Kyron Brown.
Jacksonville: Ethan Duke.
Oxford: Brock Reaves.
White Plains: Z.J. Rosario, Carter Johnson, Josh Wheeler.

Oxford’s Xai Whitfield launches a jumper against Anniston in the Calhoun County final. She’s the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County girls’ player of the year. (Photo by Mike Lett/lettsfocus.smugmug.com)

Cover photo: Piedmont’s Alex Odam drives against Plainview during the Northeast Regional. He’s the East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County Class 1A-3A boys’ player of the year. (Photo by Greg Warren)

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