Five from area named first-team all-state

Awards and accolades continue rolling in for several area high school basketball standouts.

Three boys and two girls from the Southeast Missourian coverage area were named first team All-State by a statewide panel of Missouri sportswriters and broadcasters.

Oran's Alex Heuring in Class 2, and Scott County Central's Larandis Banks and Leopold's Kyle Stroder in Class 1, all earned boys first-team honors. For the girls, Mikaela Blissett of Scott County Central and Michela VanGennip of Delta were named to the first team in Class 1.

Heuring, a 6-4 senior center, averaged 15.7 points and 8.4 rebounds a game for an Eagles team that finished 27-5 and placed fourth at last month's state tournament.

Banks, a 5-11 junior guard, led the Braves in scoring at 19.8 points a game while also averaging 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest. Scott County finished 16-14, losing to eventual Class 1 state champion Eminence in a state quarterfinal.

Stroder, a 6-5 senior guard, averaged 21.9 points, five rebounds and 2.9 steals a game for the Wildcats, who finished the season 24-3. Stroder connected on 96 of 219 3-pointers, good for 44 percent, for the season.

Blissett, a 5-8 junior, averaged 27.1 points and 10.8 rebounds a game for the 20-7 Bravettes, whose season ended in a Class 1 district final.

VanGennip, a 5-6 senior, averaged 24.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4.2 steals and 3.3 assists per game for the Bobcats (6-17).

Earning second-team honors for the boys were Oak Ridge's Ryan Below, a 6-3 junior forward who averaged 19.5 points and 10.2 rebounds a game for the Blue Jays (20-7), in Class 1; and Jackson junior Karson King, a 6-5 forward who averaged 15.4 points a game for the Indians (19-11) who reached the state quarterfinals in Class 5.

Named to the Class 1 girls second-team was Ann Dennis, a 5-7 senior from Scott County Central who averaged 17.3 points and 12.1 rebounds a game for the Bravettes. Woodland's Josie Long was named second team in Class 3 after averaging 21.2 points, 10 rebounds and 4.7 assists a game for the 18-6 Cardinals.

2013 Missouri All-State Basketball

Boys

Class 5

First Team

Nolan Berry, 6-8, sr., De Smet; Erik Durham, 6-3, sr., Parkview; Chris Kendrix, 6-5, jr., Willard; D'Vante Mosby, 6-5, sr., Fort Osage; Nick Norton, 5-10, jr., Rock Bridge; Justin Pitts, 5-9, sr., Blue Springs South; Austin Ruder, 6-3, sr., Nixa; Jayson Tatum, 6-7, fr., Chaminade; Jimmy Whitt, 6-2, soph., Hickman; Kyle Wolf, 6-6, sr., Rockhurst.

Second Team

Jordan Barnett, 6-7, jr., CBC; Jimmy Barton, 5-10, sr., De Smet; Chris Clark, 6-3, jr., Hickman; Chaz Glotta, 6-1, jr., Fort Zumwalt North; Cornell Johnston, 5-7, jr., Ladue; Karson King, 6-5, jr., Jackson; Chris Ward, 6-5, sr., Kickapoo; Shun Williams, 6-5, sr., St. Joseph Central; Tyrin Williams, 5-9, sr., Riverview Gardens; Brad Woodson, 6-4, sr., Vianney.

Coach of the Year: Mark Nusbaum, Rockhurst

Class 4

First Team

Malik Brown, 6-3, sr., Miller Career; Cody Geiger, 6-3, jr., Republic; Kevin McLemore, 5-10, sr., Normandy ; Kevonte Mitchell, 6-4, jr., Kennett; Austin Petry, 6-1, sr., Hillcrest; Vashawn Ruffin, 5-10, sr., Sikeston; Silas Smith, 6-3, sr., Nevada; Tyrone Taylor, 6-3, jr., Grandview; Ryan Tune, 6-7, jr., Duchesne; Jake Willer, 5-10, sr., Mexico.

Second Team

Justin Biermann, 6-0, jr., Sullivan; Justus Boever, 6-4, sr., Rogersville; Jake Fletcher, 6-0, sr., Republic; Brinkley Jolly, 6-5, jr., Liberty North; J.T. Jones, 6-3, jr., Sikeston; Xavier Kurth, 6-3, jr., St. Joseph Lafayette; Jordan Miller, 6-1, sr., Borgia; Josh Robinson, 6-2, jr., St. Mary's; Casey Teson, 6-2, soph., St. Charles; Cullen VanLeer, 6-2, soph., Pacific.

Coach of the Year: Trevyor Fisher, Republic

Class 3

First Team

Jonathan Baker, 6-0, sr., Maryville; Kevin Baker, 6-0, sr., Madison Prep; Nick Carlos, 6-7, sr., Southern Boone; Michael Hull, 5-11, jr., Charleston; Willie Jimmerson, 5-9, soph., New Madrid County; Brian Kaufmann, 6-3, sr., St. Pius X (Kansas City); Martavian Payne, 6-2, sr., Madison Prep; Patrick Schnieders, 6-2, sr., Fatima; Anthony Virdure, 6-0, sr., Lutheran North; Jacob Wade, 6-3, jr., Strafford.

Second Team

Kody Ettinger, 6-0, sr., Cuba; Kahlid Hagens, 6-3, sr., Maplewood; Collin Holzer, 6-0, sr., Dixon; Garrett Jarman, 6-1, sr., Mark Twain; Deric Link, 6-3, sr., Fair Grove; Jack Mueller, 6-7, sr., St. James; Chandler Myers, 6-4, soph., Mount Vernon; Kyler Ng, 6-0, sr., Seneca; Foye Oluokun, 6-3, sr., John Burroughs; Ryan Parham, 5-11, sr., Charleston; Brian Patterson, 6-7, sr., Doniphan; Shade Piper, 6-2, jr. Hartville; Ethan Roach, 6-1, sr., Clearwater; Steven Rodgers, 6-0, jr., Caruthersville; Reid Summers, 6-5, jr., Richmond.

Coach of the Year: Tony Irons, Madison Prep

Class 2

First Team

Jordan Bowling, 6-4, sr., Crane; Austin Essick, 6-0, sr., Billings; Austin Francis, 6-5, sr., Salisbury; Alex Heuring, 6-4, sr., Oran; Jamie Massey, 6-7, sr., Holcomb; Tyler; Niemann, 6-0, jr., Canton; Brad Roberts, 6-4, jr., Northeast-Cairo; Adam Roe, 6-5, jr., West Platte; Austin Wyatt, 6-3, sr., Salisbury; Zach Wyatt, 6-2, sr., Salisbury.

Second Team

David Baker, 6-1, sr., Bernie; Trevor Clay, 6-1, jr., Crossroads; Darrion Dickey, 6-1, jr., Iberia; Gavin Haney, 6-0, jr., Dora; Kaid Hendren, 6-3, sr., South Harrison; Deion Hunt, 6-4, sr., Putnam County; Brenden Jackson, 5-8, sr., Russellville; Kenny Lesley, 6-8, soph., Elsberry; Maurion Newbill, 5-10, sr., Hayti; Jeff Smith, 6-8, sr., Winona.

Coach of the Year: Zane Tanner, West Platte

Class 1

First Team

Larandis Banks, 5-11, jr., Scott County Central; Ryan Benny, 5-11, sr., Otterville; C.J. Bolton, 6-4, sr., Drexel; Logan Dyer, 6-2, soph., Eminence; Cody Eidson, 6-6, soph., Macks Creek; Colton Hartley, 6-0, sr., Mercer; Lance Schaffer, 6-2, sr., Fair Play; Tyler Simpson, 6-0, sr., Hurley; Derek Smith, 6-0, sr., Meadville; Kyle Stroder, 6-5, sr., Leopold.

Second Team

Ryan Below, 6-3, sr., Oak Ridge; Cody Brewer, 6-3, jr., Everton; Zach Jermain, 5-7, sr., Jefferson; Javyn Johnston, 6-4, jr., Drexel; Caleb Kauffman, 6-1, sr., Weaubleau; Jesse Lacey, 5-7, sr., Eminence; Jeremiah Libich, 6-5, sr., North Andrew; Reid Littrell, 6-3, sr., Glasgow; Jordon Pavy, 6-1, jr., Risco; Eli Strobel, 6-0, sr., Chamois.

Coach of the Year: Nick Groomer, Stanberry

Girls

Class 5

First Team

Chayla Cheadle, 5-11, jr., Rock Bridge; Hannah Cook, 5-11, jr., Ozark; Sophie Cunningham, 6-1, soph., Rock Bridge; Imani Johnson, 6-0, jr., Lee's Summit North; Becca Jonas, 6-1, jr., Truman; Karyla Middlebrook, 5-8, sr., Blue Springs; Erin Nelson, 5-11, sr., St. Joseph's Academy; Becca Steins, 6-0, sr., Parkway South; Sydney Stipanovich, 6-3, sr., St. Joseph's Academy; Lizzy Wendell, 6-1, sr., Blue Springs.

Second Team

Amber Alexander, 5-10, sr., Parkway North; Haylee Beard, 5-9, sr., Ozark; Aubrey Buckley, 6-1, jr., Parkview; Alexis Chappelle, 5-6, sr., Hazelwood Central; Moriah Dapprich, 6-0, sr., Branson; Taylor Doan, 6-4, soph., Kearney; Emily Miller, 5-9, soph., Hickman; Cierra Porter, 6-4, soph., Rock Bridge; Jeana Raper, 5-7, sr., Nixa; Nieka Wheeler, 5-9, sr., William Chrisman.

Coach of the Year: Jill Nagel, Rock Bridge

Class 4

First Team

Lauren Aldridge, 5-7, jr., Marshfield; Nakiah Bell, 5-4, jr., Incarnate Word; Michaela Burgess, 5-6, jr., Webb City; Napheesa Collier, 6-1, soph., Incarnate Word; Braennan Farrar, 5-6, jr., Miller Career; Andi Haney, 5-7, sr., West Plains; Alice Heinzler, 5-5, sr., Republic; Brittany Harris, 5-11, sr., Dexter; Maddie Nelson, 5-8, sr., Smithville; Sadie Stipanovich, 6-3, sr., Westminster.

Second Team

Janie Arand, 5-8, jr., Borgia; Kelsie Cleeton, 5-7, soph., Hillcrest; Brooke Costley, 5-7, sr., Mexico; Paige Imhoff, 5-9, jr., Smithville; Grace Keane, 5-11, sr., Notre Dame de Sion; Sara Rhine, 6-2, soph., Eldon; Nia Roth, 5-7, sr., Incarnate Word; McKenzie Russell, 5-5, sr., Kirksville; Kindred Wesemann, 5-6, sr., Pleasant Hill; Rachel Williams, 6-0, sr., Farmington.

Coach of the Year: Trevor Mosby, Smithville

Class 3

First Team

Alli Ball, 6-1, jr., Principia; Tori Cole, 6-1, sr., Twin Rivers; Elsie Greenwood, 5-9, sr., Hamilton; Morgan Kensinger, 6-2, sr., Fair Grove; Karinne Lane, 5-5, jr., Hermann; Khalia Miller, 5-6, jr., North Tech; Lexi Morris, 5-8, soph., Clearwater; Lauren Orr, 5-8, sr., Lutheran St. Charles; Melia Richardson, 5-5, soph., Cameron; Hunter Yoakum, 5-7, sr., Dixon.

Second Team

Stephanie Anderson, 5-10, sr., Whitfield; M.J. Buschman, 5-10, sr., St. James; Benesha Childress, 5-9, sr., New Madrid County; Sydney Deeken, 6-1, jr., California; E'Neiqua Ewing, 5-10, sr., Charleston; Mackenzie Farmer, 5-8, soph., Mount Vernon; Katee Hinkle, 5-4, jr., Palmyra; Hannah Leppien, 5-9, jr., Lutheran St. Charles; Josie Long, 5-6, jr., Woodland; Ashli Lykins, 5-9, jr., Cameron; Lee Ann Polowy, 5-7, jr., Blair Oaks; Jolene Shipps, 6-3, soph., Stockton; Lakin Simmerman, 6-0, jr., Ash Grove; Kalli Simmons, 5-10, sr., El Dorado Springs; Megan Smith, 5-9, soph., Licking.

Coach of the Year: Erin Pauk, Lutheran St. Charles

Class 2

First Team

Torri Blythe, 5-8, sr., Maysville; Madisen Brethower, 5-8, soph., Skyline; Kendra Gladbach, 5-9, sr., Marceline; Riley Israel, 5-6, jr., Crane; Cailyn Long, 5-10, soph., Sparta; Kayla Maupin, 5-10, sr., Neeleyville; Maggie McMenamy, 5-10, sr., Crane; Krishna Merriman, 6-1, sr., Pierce City; Carrie Shephard, 5-6, jr., South Pemiscot; Rachel Steinhoff, 5-6, jr., New Haven.

Second Team

Jordan Alford, 5-4, soph., Thayer; Casy Askins, 5-10, soph., New Covenant; Molly Gregory, 5-5, sr., Sturgeon; Braythan Helms, 5-7, sr., Seymour; Darcy Latham, 5-9, jr., Bismarck; Lindsay Medlen, 5-7, fr., Crocker; Hannah Sanders, 5-7, sr., Milan; Maura Skidmore, 5-5, jr., Laquey; Kennedy Volkart, 6-1, sr., Russellville; Josie Young, 5-8, soph., Marionville.

Coach of the Year: Jeremy Mullins, Crane

Class 1

First Team

Mary Bergmann, 5-4, sr., Dadeville; Mikaela Blissett, 5-8, jr., Scott County Central; Miranda Brandt, 5-11, sr., Chamois; Linsey Denney, 5-10, sr., Everton; Heather Harman, 5-9, jr., Walnut Grove; Lexi Harman, 5-8, jr., Walnut Grove; Maddie Hursh, 5-6, jr., Chadwick; Sierra Michaelis, 5-11, sr., Mercer; Megan Rosenbohm, 5-8, jr., Nodaway-Holt; Michela VanGennip, 5-6, sr., Delta.

Second Team

Danielle Chambers, 5-10, jr., North Andrew; Ann Dennis, 5-7, sr., Scott County Central; Rachel Emde, 6-0, jr., Bunceton; Nikki Fuemmeler, 6-0, jr., Glasgow; Dana Graves, 5-7, sr., Weaubleau; Allie Heckemeyer, 5-11, jr., St. Elizabeth; Courtney Owens, 5-11, sr., Mercer; Alex Phillips, 5-10, sr., Mound City; Kaelyn Spratt, 5-7, sr., Marion County; Andrea Sullivan, 5-1, sr., Naylor.

Coach of the Year: Rory Henry, Walnut Grove