post-season awards
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Hailey Smith (Wolfe County)
Runner-Up: Harley Paynter (Boyd County)
Runner-Up: Harley Paynter (Boyd County)
COACH OF THE YEAR: Aaron Speaks (Paris)
Runner-Up: Matt Stokes (Rowan County)
Runner-Up: Matt Stokes (Rowan County)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jhaven Meade (Bourbon County)
Runner-Up: Marie Kiefer (Bishop Brossart)
Runner-Up: Marie Kiefer (Bishop Brossart)
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Payton Fields (Scott)
Runner-Up: Lauren Macht (Bishop Brossart)
Runner-Up: Lauren Macht (Bishop Brossart)
BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Hayden Barrier (Montgomery County)
Runner-Up: Ashtyn Barrett (Bath County)
Runner-Up: Ashtyn Barrett (Bath County)
UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR: Graci Opell (Boyd County)
Runner-Up: Rosie Jump (Bishop Brossart)
Runner-Up: Rosie Jump (Bishop Brossart)
"1016sports' terrific 26"
*Hailey Smith (Wolfe County, SR, G) Key stats: 26.6 points per game, 8.6 rebounds per game, 100 3FGs
*Harley Paynter (Boyd County, JR, G) Key stats: 22.0 points per game, 7.9 rebounds per game, 84 3FGs
Sofia Allen (Scott, JR, G/F) Key stats: 13.9 points per game, 7.9 rebounds per game, 32.5 3FG%
Sidney Argo (Fleming County, JR, G) Key stats: 23.7 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, 40.2 FG%
Brianna Byars (George Rogers Clark, FR, G/F) Key stats: 12.5 points per game, 7.2 rebounds per game, 48.3 FG%
Lexi Carroll (Greenup County, SR, F) Key stats: 14.0 points per game, 9.0 rebounds per game, 41.9 FG%
Kelsie Evans (Menifee County, SR, G) Key stats: 13.8 points per game, 1.8 rebounds per game, 90 3FGs
Haven Ford (Rowan County, FR, G) Key stats: 19.9 points per game, 9.1 rebounds per game, 77.6 FT%
Aubrey Hill (Russell, JR, F) Key stats: 11.6 points per game, 7.3 rebounds per game, 49.5 FG%
Kennedy Igo (George Rogers Clark, SR, G) Key stats: 14.6 points per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, 82.8 FT%
Jalyn Jackson (Campbell County, SR, G) Key stats: 12.2 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game, 84.9 FT%
Marie Kiefer (Bishop Brossart, JR, F) Key stats: 17.9 points per game, 10.2 rebounds per game, 54.3 FG%
Kylie Koeninger (Campbell County, SO, F) Key stats: 12.1 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, 50.2 FG%
Mikayla Martin (Ashland Blazer, SO, C) Key stats: 12.1 points per game, 9.5 rebounds per game, 50.6 FG%
McLain Murphy (Bourbon County, JR, F) Key stats: 12.7 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, 39 3FGs
Julia Parker (Ashland Blazer, SR, G) Key stats: 14.4 points per game, 2.1 rebounds per game, 84 3FGs
Jordan Rakes (Fairview, JR, G) Key stats: 14.6 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, 67.9 FT%
Kaeli Ross (Russell, JR, G) Key stats: 13.2 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, 67 3FGs
Bailey Rucker (Boyd County, JR, G) Key stats: 13.4 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, 80.2 FT%
Kierston Smith (Raceland, JR, G) Key stats: 13.5 points per game, 7.2 rebounds per game, 80.8 FT%
Shaelyn Steele (Russell, 8th, G) Key stats: 16.4 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game, 42.5 FG%
Alyssa Stickler (East Carter, JR, G/F) Key stats: 13.5 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 42 3FGs
Allie Stone (West Carter, SO, G) Key stats: 18.1 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game, 88.1 FT%
Chez Tye (Paris, JR, G) Key stats: 12.5 points per game, 6.9 rebounds per game, 54 3FGs
Sarah Paige Weddington (Lewis County, FR, C) Key stats: 11.7 points per game, 8.3 rebounds per game, 75.8 FT%
Kelsie Woodard (Menifee County, JR, F/C) Key stats: 17.0 points per game, 13.2 rebounds per game, 50.6 FG%
*Harley Paynter (Boyd County, JR, G) Key stats: 22.0 points per game, 7.9 rebounds per game, 84 3FGs
Sofia Allen (Scott, JR, G/F) Key stats: 13.9 points per game, 7.9 rebounds per game, 32.5 3FG%
Sidney Argo (Fleming County, JR, G) Key stats: 23.7 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, 40.2 FG%
Brianna Byars (George Rogers Clark, FR, G/F) Key stats: 12.5 points per game, 7.2 rebounds per game, 48.3 FG%
Lexi Carroll (Greenup County, SR, F) Key stats: 14.0 points per game, 9.0 rebounds per game, 41.9 FG%
Kelsie Evans (Menifee County, SR, G) Key stats: 13.8 points per game, 1.8 rebounds per game, 90 3FGs
Haven Ford (Rowan County, FR, G) Key stats: 19.9 points per game, 9.1 rebounds per game, 77.6 FT%
Aubrey Hill (Russell, JR, F) Key stats: 11.6 points per game, 7.3 rebounds per game, 49.5 FG%
Kennedy Igo (George Rogers Clark, SR, G) Key stats: 14.6 points per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, 82.8 FT%
Jalyn Jackson (Campbell County, SR, G) Key stats: 12.2 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game, 84.9 FT%
Marie Kiefer (Bishop Brossart, JR, F) Key stats: 17.9 points per game, 10.2 rebounds per game, 54.3 FG%
Kylie Koeninger (Campbell County, SO, F) Key stats: 12.1 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, 50.2 FG%
Mikayla Martin (Ashland Blazer, SO, C) Key stats: 12.1 points per game, 9.5 rebounds per game, 50.6 FG%
McLain Murphy (Bourbon County, JR, F) Key stats: 12.7 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, 39 3FGs
Julia Parker (Ashland Blazer, SR, G) Key stats: 14.4 points per game, 2.1 rebounds per game, 84 3FGs
Jordan Rakes (Fairview, JR, G) Key stats: 14.6 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, 67.9 FT%
Kaeli Ross (Russell, JR, G) Key stats: 13.2 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, 67 3FGs
Bailey Rucker (Boyd County, JR, G) Key stats: 13.4 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, 80.2 FT%
Kierston Smith (Raceland, JR, G) Key stats: 13.5 points per game, 7.2 rebounds per game, 80.8 FT%
Shaelyn Steele (Russell, 8th, G) Key stats: 16.4 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game, 42.5 FG%
Alyssa Stickler (East Carter, JR, G/F) Key stats: 13.5 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 42 3FGs
Allie Stone (West Carter, SO, G) Key stats: 18.1 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game, 88.1 FT%
Chez Tye (Paris, JR, G) Key stats: 12.5 points per game, 6.9 rebounds per game, 54 3FGs
Sarah Paige Weddington (Lewis County, FR, C) Key stats: 11.7 points per game, 8.3 rebounds per game, 75.8 FT%
Kelsie Woodard (Menifee County, JR, F/C) Key stats: 17.0 points per game, 13.2 rebounds per game, 50.6 FG%
"1016sports' 10 unsung heroes"
*Graci Opell (Boyd County, SR, G)
*Rosie Jump (Bishop Brossart, JR, F)
Cheyenne D’Souza (Lewis County, SO, F)
Asja-Li Garrard (Paris, SO, G)
Sydni Gifford (Nicholas County, SR, C)
Lyndsay Johnson (Bourbon County, JR, G)
Jada Rogers (Rowan County, SR, F)
Baylee Trimble (Rose Hill Christian, JR, F)
Haley White (Mason County, SR, G)
Shelbi Wilson (George Rogers Clark, SR, G)
*Note "Unsung Heroes" contribute in a variety of ways and do the little things that help the team. They are not the big-statistical standouts, but the unheralded players whose contributions are just as critical. “Unsung Heroes” cannot have averaged double-digit points or rebounds, or have been named to either “Terrific 26” list.
*Rosie Jump (Bishop Brossart, JR, F)
Cheyenne D’Souza (Lewis County, SO, F)
Asja-Li Garrard (Paris, SO, G)
Sydni Gifford (Nicholas County, SR, C)
Lyndsay Johnson (Bourbon County, JR, G)
Jada Rogers (Rowan County, SR, F)
Baylee Trimble (Rose Hill Christian, JR, F)
Haley White (Mason County, SR, G)
Shelbi Wilson (George Rogers Clark, SR, G)
*Note "Unsung Heroes" contribute in a variety of ways and do the little things that help the team. They are not the big-statistical standouts, but the unheralded players whose contributions are just as critical. “Unsung Heroes” cannot have averaged double-digit points or rebounds, or have been named to either “Terrific 26” list.
pre-season
Welcome to 1016sports' 2019-20 preseason "To Watch" Lists for girls' basketball players in the 10th and 16th Regions. Below are individuals who were named to one of two lists: "The Terrific 26 to Watch" or "10 Future Stars", which were determined by input from coaches, various publications, last year's stats and team results, as well as my own observations.
The lists include players from the 32 girls' programs in the two regions, plus the addition of Wolfe County, and subtracting Silver Grove (which closed) and Calvary Christian (which will not field a team this season). They are not ranked, merely listed in alphabetical order. The list is merely an opportunity to showcase some of the top talent and up-and-coming talent throughout Northeastern Kentucky.
All players were eligible for the "Terrific 26". The "10 Future Stars" were limited to those who are sophomores or younger, played in less than half of his/her team's games last year and are either expected to play a big role this year or could have a breakout season. Previous years' "Future Stars" were not considered as repeat candidates.
These lists were not mutually exclusive. Dozens of individuals were considered, but cutoffs were made at 26 and 10. Simply because someone was not included does not mean that individual is not one of the top players in the area. The lists were not meant to demean, diminish or discredit players who were not selected, nor were they done to put undo pressure on those who were chosen.
Remember, the lists are done purely for fun. No other organization collectively highlights individuals and teams from these regions.
With that said, here are this year's lists:
"1016sports' Terrific 26 to Watch"
Abby Adkins (Elliott County, JR, G)
Sofia Allen (Scott, JR, G/F)
Sidney Argo (Fleming County, JR, G)
Morgan Bradley (Ashland Blazer, SR, F)
Kallie Burchett (West Carter, SR, F)
Gracie Crisp (Fairview, SR, G)
Haven Ford (Rowan County, FR, G)
Molly Hester (Robertson County, SR, G)
Aubrey Hill (Russell, JR, F)
Mallory Hollbrook (Campbell County, SR, G)
Kennedy Igo (George Rogers Clark, SR, G)
Jalyn Jackson (Campbell County, SR, G)
Marie Kiefer (Bishop Brossart, JR, F)
Mikayla Martin (Ashland Blazer, SO, C)
Mya Meredith (Scott, JR, G/F)
Becca Nolen (West Carter, SR, G)
Julia Parker (Ashland Blazer, SR, G)
Harley Paynter (Boyd County, JR, G)
Jordan Rakes (Fairview, JR, G)
Kaeli Ross (Russell, JR, G)
Hailey Smith (Wolfe County, SR, G)
Alyssa Stickler (East Carter, JR, G/F)
Allie Stone (West Carter, SO, G)
Zoe Strings (Paris, JR, G/F)
Emma Taylor (Mason County, JR, F)
Kelsey Woodard (Menifee County, JR, F/C)
"1016ports' 10 Future Stars"
Hannah Adkins (Mason County, SO, F)
Shalyne Baker (Menifee County, 7th G)
Ciara Byars (George Rogers Clark, 7th, G)
Leandra Curnutte (Boyd County, 8th, G)
Payton Fields (Scott, SO, G)
Baylee Hudgins (Harrison County, 7th, G)
Tessa Humphries (Nicholas County, 8th, C)
Reaghan Oney (Montgomery County, 8th, G)
Bella Quinn (Russell, 8th, G)
Regan Tackett (Augusta, 7th, G)
The lists include players from the 32 girls' programs in the two regions, plus the addition of Wolfe County, and subtracting Silver Grove (which closed) and Calvary Christian (which will not field a team this season). They are not ranked, merely listed in alphabetical order. The list is merely an opportunity to showcase some of the top talent and up-and-coming talent throughout Northeastern Kentucky.
All players were eligible for the "Terrific 26". The "10 Future Stars" were limited to those who are sophomores or younger, played in less than half of his/her team's games last year and are either expected to play a big role this year or could have a breakout season. Previous years' "Future Stars" were not considered as repeat candidates.
These lists were not mutually exclusive. Dozens of individuals were considered, but cutoffs were made at 26 and 10. Simply because someone was not included does not mean that individual is not one of the top players in the area. The lists were not meant to demean, diminish or discredit players who were not selected, nor were they done to put undo pressure on those who were chosen.
Remember, the lists are done purely for fun. No other organization collectively highlights individuals and teams from these regions.
With that said, here are this year's lists:
"1016sports' Terrific 26 to Watch"
Abby Adkins (Elliott County, JR, G)
Sofia Allen (Scott, JR, G/F)
Sidney Argo (Fleming County, JR, G)
Morgan Bradley (Ashland Blazer, SR, F)
Kallie Burchett (West Carter, SR, F)
Gracie Crisp (Fairview, SR, G)
Haven Ford (Rowan County, FR, G)
Molly Hester (Robertson County, SR, G)
Aubrey Hill (Russell, JR, F)
Mallory Hollbrook (Campbell County, SR, G)
Kennedy Igo (George Rogers Clark, SR, G)
Jalyn Jackson (Campbell County, SR, G)
Marie Kiefer (Bishop Brossart, JR, F)
Mikayla Martin (Ashland Blazer, SO, C)
Mya Meredith (Scott, JR, G/F)
Becca Nolen (West Carter, SR, G)
Julia Parker (Ashland Blazer, SR, G)
Harley Paynter (Boyd County, JR, G)
Jordan Rakes (Fairview, JR, G)
Kaeli Ross (Russell, JR, G)
Hailey Smith (Wolfe County, SR, G)
Alyssa Stickler (East Carter, JR, G/F)
Allie Stone (West Carter, SO, G)
Zoe Strings (Paris, JR, G/F)
Emma Taylor (Mason County, JR, F)
Kelsey Woodard (Menifee County, JR, F/C)
"1016ports' 10 Future Stars"
Hannah Adkins (Mason County, SO, F)
Shalyne Baker (Menifee County, 7th G)
Ciara Byars (George Rogers Clark, 7th, G)
Leandra Curnutte (Boyd County, 8th, G)
Payton Fields (Scott, SO, G)
Baylee Hudgins (Harrison County, 7th, G)
Tessa Humphries (Nicholas County, 8th, C)
Reaghan Oney (Montgomery County, 8th, G)
Bella Quinn (Russell, 8th, G)
Regan Tackett (Augusta, 7th, G)