CLASS 4A GIRLS ALL-STATE BASKETBALL TEAMS
March 19, 2008 - 9:00 pm
CLASS 4A GIRLS ALL-STATE BASKETBALL TEAMS
FIRST TEAM
Johnna Brown, Centennial (6-0, Jr., F)
Versatile player led the Bulldogs to the Northwest Division title and into the Sunset Region championship game. ... Averaged 15.9 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.4 steals per game. ... Northwest Division co-Most Valuable Player. ... Second team all-state as a sophomore.
Ashley Gayle, Bishop Gorman (6-4, Sr., C)
Long, imposing center dominated games with her defense. ... Averaged nine points, nine rebounds and six blocks per game. ... Closed career with three straight triple-doubles. ... Had 18 points, 16 rebounds and 10 blocked shots in the state title game. ... Signed with Texas. ... First team all-state as a junior. ... Southwest Division co-MVP.
Chelsea Hopkins, Mojave (5-8, Sr., G)
Lightning-quick point guard led the Rattlers to the Sunset Region tournament. ... Northwest Division co-MVP. ... Averaged 28.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game. ... First team all-state as a junior, and second team all-state as a sophomore. ... Signed with Duke.
Lindy La Rocque, Durango (5-9, Sr., G)
Incredible range on her jumper, La Rocque hit 425 career 3-pointers, including 147 as a senior. ... Averaged 26.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 4.1 steals per game. ... Most prolific scorer in state history, finishing with 2,678 career points. ... Signed with Stanford. ... Southwest Division co-MVP. ... First team all-state as a junior.
Danielle Peacon, Reed (6-1, Soph., C)
Teamed with Kayla Williams to give the Raiders an imposing inside presence. ... Carson transfer averaged 18 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks per game. ... All-Northern Region pick.
Kayla Williams, Reed (6-0, Sr., F)
Led the Raiders to three consecutive state tournament appearances. ... Averaged 14 points, 14 rebounds and one blocked shot per game. ... All-Northern Region selection. ... Had 12 points and 12 rebounds in state semifinal loss to Bishop Gorman. ... Signed with UNR. ...Second team all-state as a junior.
SECOND TEAM
Player, School Pos Ht Yr Stats/Highlights
Mia Bell, Durango G 5-6 Jr. 15.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 5.4 apg, 3.4 spg
Shea Collins, Silverado G 5-5 So. 16 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 4.2 apg
Aaryn Ellenberg, Bishop Gorman G 5-6 So. 13.6 ppg, 2.8 spg, 2.4 apg
Victoria Naylor, Green Valley G 5-7 Sr. 19.6 ppg, 8.8 apg, 6.5 spg
Raimy Novacek, Reno G/F 5-9 Sr. 10.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2.8 spg
Northern Region co-Player of the Year
Jordan Rogers, Spanish Springs G 5-11 Jr. 17.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 3.1 apg
Northern Region co-Player of the Year
THIRD TEAM
Player, School Pos Ht Yr Stats/Highlights
Darriel Gaynor, Bishop Gorman G 5-7 Sr. 11.3 ppg, 5.3 apg, 3.5 spg
Jessica Schmidt, Silverado F 5-11 Sr. 15.3 ppg, 12 rpg
Dannielle Diamant, B. Gorman F/C 6-4 Jr. 12 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.3 bpg
Sarah Finlay, Reno G 5-8 So. 9.3 ppg, 4.1 apg, 2.1 spg
Jessica Waggoner, Douglas C 6-1 Jr. 16.8 ppg, 7.4 rpg
Northern Region co-Player of the Year
Langley Iverson, Galena F 6-1 Sr. 13 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.5 bpg