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We’re putting a bow on the high school basketball season with some all-area team selections.
Yesterday we kicked off offseason honors with our large class all-area boys teams. Now it’s time to highlight the all-area large class girls teams.
The 615 Preps large class coverage area includes teams in Division II-AA as well as Classes 4A and 3A.
Players selected to these teams are selected based on their season-long stats and nominations from their head coaches. Here’s a look at those selected to the second ever 615 Preps large class teams:
Player of the Year
Ella Ryan, Brentwood, Sr.
Ryan’s been a walking bucket since the first time she stepped onto the court as a freshman. The area’s lone Miss Basketball finalist, she capped her career as a 2,000-point scorer.
This season she led the Lady Bruins to the District 10-4A regular season and tournament title, a substate appearance and 25 wins. For the season she averaged 24 points, five rebounds, three steals and 2.8 assists per game.
Coach of the Year
Becky Starks, Lipscomb Academy
A year removed from an 18-15 record and a first round exit in the state tournament, Starks’ Lady Mustangs were arguably the best team in the 615 this season regardless of class.
She led the program to a 27-4 record and the DII-AA Middle Region championship. The Lady Mustangs made it to the DII-AA semifinals where they pushed eventual state champion Knox Webb to the end.
First Team
Guard
Lily Morrow, CPA, Jr.
Why chosen: Morrow played a key role in leading a fairly young Lady Lions squad to the Division II-AA championship game. She averaged 18 points, 6.2 rebounds, two steals, and two steals per game.
Guard
Malon Smith, Clarksville, Sr.
Why chosen: Smith proved herself to be Clarksville’s top player this season. She led the Lady Wildcats averaging 20.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
Guard
Mary Elizabeth Fox, Page, Sr.
Why chosen: Fox has been one of Williamson County’s brightest the last few years and closed out her career on a strong note. She finished the season averaging 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.9 steals and 2.8 assists per game.
Forward
Miya Brown, Cane Ridge, Jr.
Why chosen: Brown was a force for the Lady Ravens this year. The District 11-4A Player of the Year, she averaged 15.1 points, 9.9 rebound per game and 2.5 steals per game.
Forward
Ava Krumwiede, Harpeth Hall, Sr.
Why chosen: A Harvard signee, Krumwiede powered her way through some tough injuries throughout the season en route to a standout final year in Nashville. She averaged 17.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, two steals and two assists per game.
Sixth Player
Bella Shepherd, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
Why chosen: The Lady Mustangs were as balanced as a team could be and senior leadership was key to their success. Shepherd led that group averaging 11 points and connecting on 36% of her three-point attempts.
Second Team
Guard: Nyla Johnson, Nolensville, So.
Guard: Ava Jarrett, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.
Guard: Imani Evans, Rossview, Sr.
Forward: Caroline Kieffaber, Father Ryan, Jr.
Forward: Samantha Lee, Page, Sr.
6th: Tiara Spencer, Lebanon, Jr.
Third Team
Guard: Keely Webb, Dickson County, Sr.
Guard: Kennedy Hudson, Hume-Fogg, Sr.
Guard: Eboni Donaldson, Hillsboro, Jr.
Forward: Jane Ellis, CPA, So.
Forward: Kobe Cotton, Valor Collegiate, 8th
6th: Taya Totten, Portland, Sr.
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