2021 All-Class State Tournament Team
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Some girls had their best performances at the State Tournament. Take a look below at the top eight performers combined from all the classes. Kalissa Lacy Kalissa Lacy 5'10" | SG George Washington | 2021 State WV – George…
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Continue ReadingSome girls had their best performances at the State Tournament. Take a look below at the top eight performers combined from all the classes.
Kalissa Lacy Kalissa Lacy 5'10" | SG George Washington | 2021 State WV – George Washington (AAAA) – 2021 – Guard
Kalissa Lacy Kalissa Lacy 5'10" | SG George Washington | 2021 State WV got her state tournament presence started with a bang. Lacy led George Washington to a quarterfinal win over Woodrow Wilson where she put up a tournament-high 37 points. Lacy followed with a 15 point performance in a tough semi-final defeat against Cabell Midland.
Kaylea Baisden Kaylea Baisden 5'7" | CG Tug Valley | 2022 State WV – Tug Valley (A) – 2022 – Guard
Kaylea Baisden Kaylea Baisden 5'7" | CG Tug Valley | 2022 State WV got her name out there in arguably the biggest week in her basketball career. Baisden came out being very consistent because she had 25 points in every game through the tournament. Leading the tournament in total points with 75 points. Her shot from behind the arc was a strong spot, but her grit to get to the basket and finish through contact proved to add to her total.
Dionna Gray Dionna Gray 5'3" | PG Huntington | 2022 State WV – Huntington (AAAA) – 2022 – Guard
Dionna Gray Dionna Gray 5'3" | PG Huntington | 2022 State WV is arguably one of the best defenders in the state of West Virginia. Her on-ball defense and grit are what makes her tough to compete against. No one wants a piece of Dionna Gray Dionna Gray 5'3" | PG Huntington | 2022 State WV . However, on the offensive end, she will get her production. A super high IQ leading to tons of great assists and smart plays. One of the quicker players she will get by you and get open looks at the basket. Huntington had their back to the wall against 8 seed Martinsburg when Gray stepped up to have 26 points in the second half and survive the scare. Huntington would end up winning the next two games with Gray’s leadership and be the class “AAAA” State Champions.
Skylar Davidson Skylar Davidson 5'5" | PG Wyoming East | 2021 State WV – Wyoming East (AA) – 2021 – Guard
Skylar Davidson Skylar Davidson 5'5" | PG Wyoming East | 2021 State WV and Wyoming East were one of the scrappier teams to play in Charleston. Davidson started her state tournament run with a 28 point win over Mingo Central where she had 19 points, 7 assists, and 10 steals. She would follow up the next game with 17 points, 14 assists, and 7 steals. In her final game as a Wyoming East Warrior, Skylar Davidson Skylar Davidson 5'5" | PG Wyoming East | 2021 State WV went out with a bang. Putting up 23 points, 6 rebounds, 6 steals, and 4 assists, but most importantly the class “AA” State Championship trophy.
Leslie Huffman Leslie Huffman 5'9" | CG Parkersburg Catholic | 2022 State WV – Parkersburg Catholic (AA) – 2022 – Guard
Arguably one of the best double “AA” players in the state and a top 2022 prospect Leslie Huffman Leslie Huffman 5'9" | CG Parkersburg Catholic | 2022 State WV led Parkersburg Catholic to the State Title game. Huffman started with 16 points and 9 rebounds in their quarterfinal win over Ravenswood. In the semifinal game, Huffman led with 22 points, 10 assists, and 7 steals. Parkersburg Catholic would drop the State Championship game against Wyoming East as Huffman had 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists and steals.
Taylor Maddox Taylor Maddox 5'7" | SG Nitro | 2023 State WV – Nitro (AAA) – 2023 – Guard
Taylor Maddox Taylor Maddox 5'7" | SG Nitro | 2023 State WV had a slow sluggish start playing for her first time at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. Maddox in the opening game had 10 points, 3 assists, and 3 steals as they would take care of Midland Trail. The second game was a whole different story for Maddox. Taylor Maddox Taylor Maddox 5'7" | SG Nitro | 2023 State WV dropped a season-high 30 points for Nitro in their semifinal win knocking off the 2 seed North Marion. Maddox had everything going for her especially from behind the arc. Maddox had no choice but to take over in the championship game where she led the team with 17 points to stun top-seeded Fairmont Senior and get 3 seed Nitro a State Championship.
Marley Washenitz Marley Washenitz 5'9" | CG Fairmont Senior | 2022 State WV – Fairmont Senior (AAA) – 2022 – Guard
A well-known name in the state of West Virginia is 2022 guard, Marley Washenitz Marley Washenitz 5'9" | CG Fairmont Senior | 2022 State WV . Washenitz had a solid week playing on the biggest stage in the state. Washenitz led Fairmont Senior in their quarterfinal win over Lewis County where she recorded 18 points, 6 steals, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Washenitz would have a double-double in their semifinal win over Logan where she had 26 points and 10 rebounds. Washenitz would hit a cold shooting spell in her final game for Fairmont Senior this year as the Polar Bears would fall in the championship.
Karlie Denham Karlie Denham 5'6" | CG North Marion | 2021 State WV – North Marion (AAA) – 2021 – Guard
Karlie Denham Karlie Denham 5'6" | CG North Marion | 2021 State WV came out firing in their opener for the State Tournament. Denham recorded 29 points from 11 of 18 shooting. She would add 7 assists, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals. Denham wouldn’t have things going so far for her in their semifinal loss against Nitro but still had a strong performance.