Maci Thornton Named All-State For Second Straight Year, Joined By Several Other Area Players (04/04/15)
Clarion Area’s Maci Thornton has been named to The 2014-15 Pennsylvania Sportswriters’ Girls All-State Basketball Team. She was named to the Third Team in Class-A, her second straight year to be so named.
All-Staters Madison Johnson (left) and Maci Thornton (right) at Sportsmanship 1 All-Star Games, earlier.
Thornton, a senior, led the Lady Cats to their fourth straight District Nine Class-A Title Game appearance. She was a member of the 2012-13 and 2013-14 Championship Teams. Thornton scored 568 points this season and had a career total of 1,575 career points (second All-Time for the Lady Cats). She also had 8.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 4.6 steals per game this past season.
Thornton is joined on this year’s teams by three players from fellow Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference schools, each bordering Clarion Area (Keystone, Redbank Valley and Clarion-Limestone).
(Photo by Jack Kenneson) Maci Thornton
Keystone Lady Panther senior Madison Johnson, who had a career total 1,576 points, was named to the Class-A First Team, after being a Second Team selection a year ago.
Redbank Valley junior Brooke Hinderliter was named to the Class-AA Second Team. The Lady Bulldog, who has 1,486 points so far, was named to the Third Team in after each of the previous two seasons.
Clarion-Limestone’s R. J. Laugand, who finished his career with 1,834 points, was named to the Boys’ Class-A Third Team.
Also making this year’s teams were Becca Gravatt from Franklin, who made the Girls’ Class-AA Third Team and Cameron County’s Nate Sestina, who made the Boys Class-A First Team.
(Thanks to Jack Kenneson for the photo. Congratulations to Maci, Madison, Brooke, R. J., Becca and Nate !!!!)
(COMPLETE LIST OF 2014-15 PA SPORTSWRITERS’ ALL-STATE TEAMS – COURTESY OF THE HARRISBURG PATRIOT NEWS)
GIRLS
CLASS AAAA
PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Kelly Jekot, Cumberland Valley
COACH OF THE YEAR — Bill Wolf, Cumberland Valley
FIRST TEAM
Jackie Benitez, Pocono Mountain West, 5-9, Sr., 26.3
Cecily Carl, Mechanicsburg, 6-3, Sr., 15.8
Alayna Gribble, Norwin, 6-0, Sr. 17.5
Kyla Irwin, State College, 6-2, Jr., 20.0
Kelly Jekot, Cumberland Valley, 6-0, Jr., 19.2
Nicole Munger, Central Bucks West, 5-10, Sr., 17.5
SECOND TEAM
Michaela Gelbaugh, Central Dauphin East, 5-10 Sr., 14.3
Amari Johnson, Dallastown, 6-1, Sr., 16.7
Ashley Jones, Cheltenham, 5-7, So., 22.6
Amanda Kalin, Pine-Richland, G, 5-8, So., 21.4
Maria Palarino, Penn-Trafford, 5-10, Sr., 17.5
Deja Rawls, Abington, 5-7, Sr., 12.3
Brittany Robinson, Central Dauphin East, 6-2 Sr., 17.2
THIRD TEAM
Mackenzie Carroll, Central Bucks West, 5-10, Sr., 11.4
Julie Cross, Upper Dublin, 6-2, Sr., 15.0
Abby Gonzales, North Allegheny, 5-7, Jr., 11.6
Andi Lydon, Shaler, 6-2, Sr., 16.4
Mary Sheehan, Cardinal O’Hara, 5-10, So., 12.5
Kristen Smoluk, Palmyra, 5-10, Sr., 11.9
Courtney Zezza, Plum, 6-3, Sr., 16.9
CLASS AAA
PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Chassidy Omogrosso, Blackhawk
COACH OF THE YEAR — Steve Lodovico, Blackhawk
FIRST TEAM
Aubree Brown, Archbishop Wood, 6-0, Sr., 12.1
Bailey Greenberg, Archbishop Wood, 5-11, Jr., 13.3
Alyssa Monaghan, Bonner-Prendergast, 5-7, Sr., 18.0
Chassidy Omogrosso, Blackhawk, 5-5, Sr., 27.1
Kalista Walters, Bethlehem Catholic, 6-0, Sr., 22.1
Sammie Weiss, McGuffey, 5-11, Sr., 25.9
SECOND TEAM
Jenay Faulkner, Greencastle-Antrim, 5-11, So., 17.0
Jess Genco, Scranton Prep, 5-4, Sr., 15.2
Alexa Golden, Chartiers Valley, 5-9, Sr., 16.0
Kaitlyn Lewis, North Pocono, 5-7, Sr., 21.0
Devon Merritt Berks Catholic, 6-2, Jr., 17.2
Claire Oberdorf, Greensburg Salem, 5-7, Sr., 27.1
Maddie Ritsick, Crestwood, 6-0, Jr., 24.3
THIRD TEAM
Miranda Hoover, Susquenita, 5-10, Sr., 18.5
Kayla Kline, Mifflinburg, 5-10, Jr., 21.0
Kayley Kovac, Jim Thorpe, F, 5-11, Fr., 24.6
Allison McGrath, South Park, 5-10, Jr., 17.8
Lexi Posset, Beaver, 5-7, Sr., 22.7
Kaitlyn Slagus, Belle Vernon, 6-2, Sr., 22.6
Courtney Vannoy, Blackhawk, 5-11, Sr., 12.2
CLASS AA
PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Ciani “C.C.” Cryor, Neumann-Goretti
COACH OF THE YEAR — Andrea Peterson, Neumann-Goretti
FIRST TEAM
Sydney Bordonaro, Burrell, 5-7, Sr., 20.6
Maddie Comly, Delone Catholic, 5-7, Sr., 22.8
Ciani “C.C.” Cryor, Neumann-Goretti, 5-5, Sr., 11.5
Alexis Lewis, Holy Redeemer, 5-9, Sr., 27.1
Sianni Martin, Neumann-Goretti, 5-8, Sr., 12.5
Cassidy Walsh, Seton-LaSalle, 5-9, Sr., 11.3
SECOND TEAM
Megan Eripret, Salisbury, 6-3, Sr., 18.3
Theresa Fachetti, Harbor Creek, 5-8, Sr., 20.6
Brooke Hinderliter, Redbank Valley, 5-8, Jr., 20.0
Ana Hollen, Bellwood-Antis, 5-7, Sr., 17.1
Deja Reynolds Imhotep Charter, 5-8, Sr., 11.3
Kayleigh Semion, Dunmore, 5-6, Sr., 13.8
Ahnje “A.J.” Timbers Neumann-Goretti, 5-11, Sr., 10.6
THIRD TEAM
Christina Aborowa, Neumann-Goretti, 6-4, Sr., 6.0
Becca Gravatt, Franklin, 5-9, Sr., 22.4
Karlee Krchnavi, Palisades, 6-0, Jr., 17.9
Tiffany Lapotsky, North Schuylkill, 5-6, Jr., 15.8
Nicolette Newman, Seton-La Salle, G, 5-7, Sr., 14.0
Conor Richardson, Carlynton, 5-10, Sr., 20.8
Haley Thomas, Bishop McCort, 5-10, Sr., 16.1
CLASS A
PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Brenna Wise, Vincentian
COACH OF THE YEAR — Ron Stacchiotti, Old Forge
FIRST TEAM
Martine Fortune, Shipley, 6-4, Sr., 12.9
Madison Johnson, Keystone, 5-9, Sr., 20.5
Chelsey Koren, Blairsville, 5-11, Sr., 18.1
Maria Morgan, Bucktail, 5-6, Sr., 28.0
Tori Tansley, Old Forge, 5-7, Sr., 17.0
Brenna Wise, Vincentian Academy, 6-1, Sr., 20.8
SECOND TEAM
Lili Benzel, Bishop Guilfoyle, 5-8, So., 19.3
April Bocian, Kennedy Catholic, 6-3, Jr., 11.4
Maci Bower, Millville, 5-11, Jr., 22.8
Sam Breen, Pittsburgh Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic, 6-2, So., 22.8
Ali Hillson, North Penn-Mansfield, 5-8, Jr., 14.3
Nia Holland, Shipley, 5-5, Sr., 11.9
Emma Spinelli, Shade, 5-4, Jr., 21.6
THIRD TEAM
Torrieoanna Cash, Vincentian Academy, 5-9, Jr., 8.4
Keyen Green, Phil-Mont Christian, 6-1, Jr., 20.9
Lexi Griggs, Vincentian Academy, 6-0, Jr., 7.9
Bronwyne Mellott, McConnellsburg, 6-0, So., 22.2
Maci Thornton, Clarion, 5-5, Sr., 21.0
Mikayla Vaughn, Friends Central, 6-3, So., 17.6
Lexi Wozniak, Portage, 5-4, Jr., 14.8
BOYS
CLASS AAAA
FIRST TEAM
Levan “Shawn” Alston, Haverford School, 6-4, sr, 19.4 ppg
Tony Carr, Philadelphia Roman Catholic, 6-4, jr, 12.8 ppg
Chris Clover, St. Joseph’s Prep, 6-3, sr, 20.7 ppg
Sammy Foreman, Martin Luther King, 6-1, sr, 14.2 ppg
Matty McConnell, Chartiers Valley, 6-2, sr, 29.5 ppg
Jahaad Proctor, Harrisburg, 6-3, sr, 24.4 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Cole Constantino, North Allegheny, 6-2, sr, 23.4 ppg
Kobe Gantz, McCaskey, 6-4, jr, 17.8 ppg
Kason Harrell, Hempfield (D-7), 6-2, sr, 25.2 ppg
Amir Hinton, Abington, 6-4, sr, 19.8 ppg
Lamar Stevens, Haverford School, 6-7, jr, 18.3 ppg
Lonnie Walker IV, Reading, 6-4, so, 17.0 ppg
Derrick Woods, Pennsbury, 6-8, sr, 16.3 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Nazeer Bostick, Philadelphia Roman Catholic, 6-3, jr, 12.5 ppg
Luke Connaghan, Archbishop Wood, 6-5, sr, 19.0 ppg
Ramon Creighton, Taylor Allderdice, 6-1, jr, 12.0 ppg
Jonny David, Mount Lebanon, 6-2, sr, 18.5 ppg
Gemil Holbrook, Philadelphia Roman Catholic, 6-4, sr, 13.9 ppg
David Krmpotich, La Salle College, 6-7, sr, 13.7 ppg
Jahaire Wilson, York, 6-4, sr, 18.1 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Tony Carr, Philadelphia Roman Catholic
COACH OF THE YEAR: Chris McNesby, Philadelphia Roman Catholic
CLASS AAA
FIRST TEAM
Milik Gantz, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, 6-4, sr, 18.3 ppg
Quade Green, Neumann-Goretti, 5-11, so, 17.8 ppg
Derrick Jones, Archbishop Carroll, 6-7, sr, 19.3 ppg
Lamarr “Fresh” Kimble, Neumann-Goretti, 6-0, sr, 14.5 ppg
Nehemiah Mack, Susquehanna Twp., 6-0, jr, 14.1 ppg
Daron Russell, Imhotep Charter, 5-10, so, 16.5 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Sam Allen, Lewisburg, 6-8, jr, 21.9 ppg
Tarojae Brake, Octorara, 6-2, sr, 22.5 ppg
Daylon Carter, Ambridge, 6-4, sr, 24.0 ppg
John Castello, Mars, 6-5 jr, 17.8 ppg
Zane Martin, Neumann-Goretti, 6-2, jr, 16.5 ppg
Riley Stapleton, Indiana, 6-4, sr, 13.1 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Travis Blankenhorn, Pottsville, 6-2, sr, 16.6 ppg
Josh Creach, Beaver Falls, 6-6, so, 17.7 ppg
DaShon Giddings, Delaware Valley Charter, 6-4, sr, 16.5 ppg
Donovan Jeter, Beaver Falls, 6-5, so, 17.5 ppg
Dom Keyes, Steel Valley, 6-7, sr, 19.4 ppg
David Morris, Erie Strong Vincent, 6-1, so, 20.1 ppg
Tim Rose, Scranton Prep, 6-0, sr, 15.2 ppg
Josh Sharkey, Archbishop Carroll, 5-10 jr, 12.4 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Derrick Jones, Archbishop Carroll
COACH OF THE YEAR: Greg Lezanic, Indiana
CLASS AA
FIRST TEAM
Jair Bolden, Westtown, 6-4, jr, 17.0 ppg
Nelly Cummings, Lincoln Park Charter, 6-0, so, 24.5 ppg
De’Andre Hunter, Friends Central, 6-7, jr, 20.8 ppg
Stevie Jordan, Conwell-Egan, 5-10, jr, 16.8 ppg
Stephon McGinnis, Aliquippa, 5-9, sr, 17.0 ppg
Trey Staunch, West Middlesex, 6-5, sr, 23.6 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Kyle Datres, Loyalsock Twp., 5-10, sr, 10.2 ppg
Nathan Davis, Bellwood-Antis, 6-3, jr, 24.7 ppg
Tim Guers, Germantown Academy, 6-3, sr, 16.4 ppg
Jason Kenny, Mid Valley, 6-2, sr, 21.4 ppg
LaPri McCray-Pace, Conwell-Egan, 6-2, jr, 11.4 ppg
Ryan Norkus, Seton-La Salle, 6-3, sr, 18.1 ppg
Kody Trude, West Branch, 6-4, jr, 21.4 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Julian Collazo, Lancaster Mennonite, 6-0, sr, 23.2 ppg
Vinny Dalessandro, Conwell-Egan, 6-7, jr, 10.5 ppg
Austin Gilbertson, Camp Hill Trinity, 6-2, so, 17.8 ppg
Sam Lindgren, Germantown Academy, 6-6, sr, 12.6 ppg
Matthew Miller, Upper Dauphin, 6-1, jr, 24.1 ppg
Romano Sebastiani, Greensburg Central Catholic, 6-4, sr, 22.7 ppg
Ben Sosa, Loyalsock Twp., 6-2, sr, 15.9 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Stevie Jordan, Conwell-Egan
COACH OF THE YEAR: Frank Sciolla, Conwell-Egan
CLASS A
FIRST TEAM
Samir Doughty, Math, Civics & Sciences, 6-4, sr, 24.5 ppg
Ahmad Gilbert, Constitution, 6-7, sr, 17.6 ppg
Brandon Martinazzi, Bishop Carroll, 5-9, sr, 22.4 ppg
Malik Miller, Farrell, 6-3, jr, 20.0 ppg
Nate Sestina, Cameron County, 6-8, sr, 21.5 ppg
Kimar Williams, Constitution, 6-1, sr, 16.2 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Chad Andrews-Fulton, Constitution, 6-7, sr, 11.0 ppg
Julian Batts, Jeannette, 5-11, sr, 22.4 ppg
Caesar DeJesus, Goodling Impact Academy, 6-3, sr, 23.4 ppg
Dane Jackson, Cornell, 6-1, sr, 28.0 ppg
Sagaba Konate, Kennedy Catholic, 6-8, jr, 16.1 ppg
Tyerell Mann, Notre Dame-East Stroudsburg, 6-4, sr, 23.0 ppg
Lavelle Rush, Monessen, 6-1, jr, 18.1 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Kevin Anderson, St. John Neumann, 6-1, so, 19.1 ppg
Michael Bryja, Portage, 6-4, sr, 20.5 ppg
Bo Burleigh, North Penn-Mansfield, 6-2, sr, 18.3 ppg
Juwan Gooding, Goodling Impact Academy, 6-0, sr, 23.8 ppg
R.J. Laugand, Clarion-Limestone, 5-11, sr, 17.6 ppg
Nasza Short, St. John Neumann, 6-2, sr, 18.9 ppg
Jeff Yordy, Pottsville Nativity, 6-2, sr, 22.4 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ahmad Gilbert, Constitution
COACH OF THE YEAR: Robert Moore, Constitution