When it came to honoring the best girls basketball talent in Washington County, there was no denying Smithsburg, one of the best teams in Maryland.
The Leopards were all over the Washington County Athletic Association All-Star team, which was released earlier this week.
Smithsburg garnered 12 total public school selections and was named as the Team of the Year following a 26-1 season that saw the Leopards advance all the way to the state semifinals. Todd Bono was named Coach of the Year, while Skyla Mastronardi double-dipped as both the Player and Senior of the Year. Jenna Todd secured Newcomer of the Year honors.
Four Leopards landed on the Public School First Team: Mastronardi, Claire Bono, Jayda Tyler and Kara Hoover.
Mastronardi and Bono both averaged more than 17 points per game, while Tyler (8.9 ppg) and Hoover (8.8 ppg) were also key contributors.
North and South Hagerstown each had six All-Star selections, with the Rebels’ Aniyah Freeman being named a First Teamer and Defensive Player of the Year. South Hagerstown’s Khloe Terralonge was named the Freshman of the Year.
The WCAA’s All-Star selections for public school boys basketball were kind to North Hagerstown, a squad that qualified for the Class 3A Regional Championship for a second-straight season after knocking off No. 1-seeded Oakdale. The Hubs were named the Co-Team of the Year alongside Williamsport, while Nate Naylor was named Co-Coach of the Year. Brayden Cespedes picked up two big honors, as he was named the Junior of the Year and the Most Improved Player. Brock Lapole was picked as Freshman of the Year. Cespedes, who poured in 22.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, was named to the First Team, as was teammate Joey Dorsey (20.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg).
Smithsburg picked up eight honors, with Jacob Tyler leading the way as a First Team selection and Senior of the Year. Led by First Teamer Avery Cosley, South Hagerstown racked up six All-Star selections.
Below is a complete look at the Washington County Athletic Association Winter All-Stars:
Washington County Athletic Association Winter All-Stars
Boys basketball
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Co-Teams of the Year: North Hagerstown, Williamsport
Mike Brashears Award (Player of the Year): Jahmeir Boyd, Williamsport
Jim Brown Award (Coach of the Year): Nate Naylor, North Hagerstown; Jonathan Wesson, Williamsport
Bird Harris Award (Senior of the Year): Jacob Tyler, Smithsburg
Robert Johnson Award (Junior of the Year): Brayden Cespedes, North Hagerstown
Danny Kerns Award (Sophomore of the Year): Dalton Albowicz Clear Spring
Nick Scallion Award (Freshman of the Year): Brock Lapole, North Hagerstown
Kenny Keyes Award (Defensive Player of the Year): Blake Main, Boonsboro
Terry Truax Award (Newcomer of the Year): Dalton Albowicz, Clear Spring
Rodney Horst Award (Most Improved Player): Brayden Cespedes, North Hagerstown
First Team: Jahmeir Boyd (Williamsport), Brayden Cespedes (North Hagerstown), Jacob Tyler (Smithsburg), Joey Dorsey (North Hagerstown), Blake Main (Boonsboro), Xavier Oree (Williamsport), Avery Cosley (South Hagerstown)
Second Team: Dalton Albowicz (Clear Spring), Hunter Kerns (Hancock), Ja’Ron Nicholson (North Hagerstown), Hollis Briggs (Boonsboro), Wyatt Albowicz (Clear Spring), Luke Leisinger (South Hagerstown), Ethan Hill (Hancock).
Third Team: James Hare (Smithsburg), Carter Jackson (Boonsboro), Nazir Mitchell (South Hagerstown), Kaleb Sallerson (Boonsboro), DJ Wade (South Hagerstown), Colton Welch (Hancock), Ish Badaki (Boonsboro).
Honorable Mention: Tristan Redick (North Hagerstown), Jaxon Teson (Smithsburg), Nygil Jeffries (South Hagerstown), Camden Zeigler (Smithsburg), Michael Ball (North Hagerstown), Jayden Williams (Williamsport), Brock Lapole (North Hagerstown), Harry Wells (Boonsboro), Tavon Harris (South Hagerstown), Marquis Weakfall (Smithsburg), Naythan Bwana (Boonsboro), Noah Hegbe (Smithsburg), Jase Alkire (Clear Spring), Camden Whittington (Clear Spring), Tyquan Streeter (Williamsport), Gavin Blumenaur (Smithsburg), Tyson Cleary (Williamsport), Ty Fauntleroy (North Hagerstown), Eli Weddle (Boonsboro), Colin Griffin (Clear Spring).
PRIVATE SCHOOL
Team of the Year: Saint James
Rodney Monroe Award (Player of the Year): Noah Poe, Heritage Academy
Cokey Robertson Award (Coach of the Year): Richard Lewis, Saint James
Daryl Pope Award (Senior of the Year): Jayden Yates, Saint James
Phil Lane Award (Junior of the Year): Aaron Conrad, Grace Academy
Donnie Anderson Award (Sophomore of the Year): Hunter Heffner, Grace Academy
Ball Award (Freshman of the Year): Xavier Gurdak, Saint James
Dave Russell Award (Defensive Player of the Year): Fernando Garcia (Broadfording)
Bill Wills Award (Newcomer of the Year): Mateusz Zgrajek, Broadfording
Justin Robinson Award (Most Improved Player): Hunter Heffner, Grace Academy
First Team: Noah Poe (Heritage Academy), Jayden Yates (Saint James), Fernando Garcia (Broadfording), Hunter Heffner (Grace Academy), Micah Wilson (Heritage Academy), Mateusz Zgrajek (Broadfording).
Second Team: Xavier Gurdak (Saint James), Austin Fairchild (Heritage Academy), Nashon Mann (Broadfording), Caleb Wise (Heritage Academy), Khari Yates (Saint James), Aaron Conrad (Grace Academy).
Honorable Mention: Wyatt West (Saint James), Nathan Rosenfeld (Broadfording), Kolby Michalak (Grace Academy), Landon Downie (Grace Academy), Judah Prairie (Heritage Academy), Leo Leumegni (Grace Academy), Mattis Lompo (Saint James), Audric Pezet (Broadfording), Che Akaya (Saint James), AJ Presley (Grace Academy), Ayrton Gaillac (Broadfording), Sam Ngati (Grace Academy), Khian Hall (Saint James).
Girls basketball
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Team of the Year: Smithsburg
Cathy Parson Award (Player of the Year): Skyla Mastronardi, Smithsburg
Curtis Graff Award (Coach of the Year): Todd Bono, Smithsburg
Heather Aleshire Award (Senior of the Year): Skyla Mastronardi, Smithsburg
Amanda Fleming Award (Junior of the Year): Claire Bono, Smithsburg
Katrice Dickson Award (Sophomore of the Year): Mylee Hartman, Boonsboro
Katy Powell Award (Freshman of the Year): Khloe Terralonge, South Hagerstown
Helen Jessie-Mency Award (Defensive Player of the Year): Aniyah Freeman, South Hagerstown
Boe Pearman Award (Newcomer of the Year): Jenna Todd, Smithsburg
Melissa Gaines Award (Most Improved Player): Mylee Hartman, Boonsboro
First Team: Skyla Mastronardi (Smithsburg), Claire Bono (Smithsburg), Mylee Hartman (Boonsboro), Aniyah Freeman (South Hagerstown), Jayda Tyler (Smithsburg), Arisa Hardy (Williamsport), Kara Hoover (Smithsburg).
Second Team: Peyton Schnebley (North Hagerstown), Anna Chamberlin (North Hagerstown), McKenna Murphy (Williamsport), Jenna Todd (Smithsburg), Kae Roberts (Clear Spring), Kaydence Gaither (Hancock), Rileigh Cole (Williamsport).
Third Team: Maya Shoemaker (Hancock), Mya Henderson (North Hagerstown), Khloe Terralonge (South Hagerstown), Aaliyah Allen (North Hagerstown), Cheyenne Jesson (Clear Spring), Abby Curry (Williamsport), Mikayla Bailey (Boonsboro).
Honorable Mention: Lexi Matthews (Clear Spring), Kaylee Hensley (Clear Spring), Brooklyn McCusker (Hancock), Briley Kennan (Williamsport), Eden Shupp (North Hagerstown), Natalie Nelson (Boonsboro), Savannah Green (North Hagerstown), Heather McLean (Boonsboro), Taylor Weller (Hancock), Brooke Wilhide (Boonsboro), Maya Boyce (Williamsport), Maura Haupt (Clear Spring), Kristen Gyamfi (South Hagerstown), Kaylen Butts (Williamsport), Hannah Small (Boonsboro), Macy Peters (Smithsburg), Diamond Lloyd (South Hagerstown).
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Team of the Year: Broadfording Christian
Vennece Fowlkes Award (Player of the Year): Andjela Vucetic, Broadfording Christian
Larry Lohrsbaugh Award (Coach of the Year): Jacob Wyand, Broadfording Christian
Kisha Gonzales Award (Senior of the Year): Erica Long, Grace Academy
Skylar Treadwell Award (Junior of the Year): Tenley Mullendore, Saint James
Morgan McIntire Award (Underclassman of the Year): Daesi Smith, Saint James
Heather Lowery Award (Defensive Player of the Year): Andjela Vucetic, Broadfording Christian
Katie Connolly Award (Newcomer of the Year): Andjela Vucetic, Broadfording Christian
Denise Angle Award (Most Improved Player): Sabrina Gladchuk, Saint James
First Team: Andjela Vucetic (Broadfording), Erica Long (Grace Academy), Tenley Mullendore (Saint James), Daesia Smith (Saint James), Lizzy Grove (Heritage Academy).
Second Team: Rayvin Jeffries (Broadfording), Aubrey Barnhart (Grace Academy), Sabrina Gladchuk (Saint James), Tasha Mongan (Heritage Academy), Erykah Anderson (Saint James).
Honorable Mention: Olivia Hershey (Grace Academy), Sydney Crowder (Heritage Academy), Margaret Prestianni (Heritage Academy), Sierra Scibilia (Broadfording), Lauran Finn (Saint James), Jasmin Hyun (Broadfording), Alice Kim (Broadfording), Aleisha’Rae Terry (Heritage Academy), Lilah Graff (Heritage Academy), Tomi Alli (Saint James), Megan Gastgeb (Saint James), Addison Drier (Broadfording).
