2026 San Angelo LIVE! All-Star Boys Basketball Team

Co-Offensive MVPs: Landon Lacy, Water Valley, Sr./Branson Lacy, Water Valley, Jr.

The Lacy brothers were a 1-2 punch on the court that led Water Valley to a 22-4 record and its second consecutive regional final. Landon averaged 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals per game, while Branson had 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. They were both named all-region (Landon was also all-state), and they were the Co-MVPs of District 11-1A.

Defensive MVP: Paxton Brake, Wall, Jr.

The Hawks’ 6-foot-7 forward locked down both ends of the floor for Wall with 11.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 2.4 steals and 3.1 deflections per game. He shot over 50% from the floor. Brake earned MVP honors in District 5-3A while leading Wall to a 29-6 record and a first-round playoff win.

Co-Newcomers of the Year: Andrew Young, San Angelo Lake View, Fr.; Tyson Sanford, Irion County, Fr.

These two freshmen showed glimpses of bright futures in their first year on the varsity scene. Young averaged 10.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks to finish as the runner-up for Newcomer of the Year in District 5-4A. He helped Lake View to a 24-13 record. Sanford was one of the area’s most prolific scorers with 23.4 points per game, along with 8.2 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. He was the Newcomer of the Year in District 11-1A and an all-region selection for an Irion County team that went 21-9.

Co-Coaches of the Year: Arsenio Geter, San Angelo Central/Matthew Mims, Water Valley

Geter led Central to its most successful season in 14 years. The Bobcats went 29-6, won their first undisputed district title since 2012 and pulled off a first-round playoff win in overtime. Central also won two tournament titles during nondistrict play. Geter was named a finalist for the Class 6A Coach of the Year by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Mims took a group of Water Valley boys coming off a state semifinal appearance in football and led them to back-to-back trips to the regional finals in basketball. Water Valley won an extremely competitive District 11-1A, then claimed three playoff trophies before falling to No. 6 Munday in the last seconds of the regional final.

The Team

Ean McNeill, San Angelo Central, Sr.

McNeill was again one of the most dangerous shooters in West Texas who knocked down 40% of his shots from 3-point range. He averaged 12.8 points, 4 assists and 2 steals per game, and he showed off his shooting touch with a 10-for-10 performance from the free-throw line in the Bobcats’ second-round playoff game.

Trey Allen, San Angelo Central, Jr.

Allen was a first-team all-district selection and a key contributor for the Bobcats during their 29-win season. The dependable guard averaged 10.1 points, 2.1 assists and 1.9 steals.

Jaylen Franklin, San Angelo Central, Sr.

Franklin was a sparkplug for the Bobcats who averaged 10.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals to earn second-team all-district honors. His impact grew as the season went on, highlighted by his layup at the buzzer to force overtime in the team’s first-round playoff win.

Braylon White, San Angelo Lake View, Sr.

White led the Chiefs to back-to-back playoff appearances with 10.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game. He was his team’s top rebounder for the second year in a row as a guard, and he finished his career with over 1,300 points. He was a second-team All-District 5-4A selection.

Brenner Sherwood, Robert Lee, Sr.

Sherwood was one of the area’s top all-around players. He averaged 20.5 points per game and crossed over the 2,000-point mark for his career. He also averaged 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.1 steals to earn Offensive MVP honors in District 11-1A. He was also an all-region selection and led the Steers to a pair of playoff wins.

Brylan Naylor, Water Valley, Sr.

Naylor was the Defensive MVP in District 11-1A for the second consecutive year, disrupting other teams’ offenses night after night. He wasn’t asked to carry a big load offensively and scored only 5 points per game, but he made an impact elsewhere by averaging 5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2 steals to help Water Valley win a district title and reach the regional final.

Sterling Salvato, Veribest, Jr.

Salvato helped Veribest go 26-9 and reach the third round of the playoffs for the first time in program history. The Falcons finished as the district runner-up and handed district champ Water Valley its only loss. Salvato averaged 12.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.8 blocks while shooting 44% from the floor.

Bryce Martin, Veribest, Sr.

Martin was another important contributor for the Falcons during their best season in program history. He had 12.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, and he led the defense by averaging 4.3 deflections and 2.9 steals.

Jager Thompson, Wall, Jr.

Thompson was the Offensive MVP in District 6-3A and an all-region selection. He averaged 13.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 steals, and his offensive game helped open up opportunities for his teammates. He was also one of the area’s best rebounding guards.

Jaxson Kirkland, Wall, Jr.

Kirkland was an important part of a Wall team that went 29-6 and won a district title and a playoff game. He averaged 11 points while shooting over 50% from the floor, and he added 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 2 deflections while unselfishly setting screens to get teammates open.

Will Tennell, Wall, Jr.

Tennell was the fourth player on a balanced Wall team to average in double digits in scoring. He posted 10.1 points per game, along with 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals. He was capable of taking over a game on offense if called upon.

Coy Evans, Forsan, Jr.

Evans was one of the most talented scorers in the area who averaged 18.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He was an 80% free-throw shooter and connected on 31% of his 3-point tries. He was named the District 7-2A MVP and earned all-region honors while leading Forsan to a 26-6 record and a playoff win.

Kanyon Myers, Forsan, Soph.

Myers had a breakout sophomore season for the Buffaloes with 13.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 3.8 steals and 0.5 blocks per game. He made a remarkable 62% of his shots from 2-points range and 32% from beyond the arc. He was named all-region and the Impact Player of the Year in District 7-2A while helping the Buffaloes win a district title and a playoff game.

Hunter Kresta, Ballinger, Jr.

Kresta was a double-double machine for the Bearcats with at least 10 points and 10 rebounds on 20 occasions. He shot 62% from the floor and averaged 14 points and 11 rebounds per game while eclipsing the 1,000-point total for his career. He was also a strong defender with 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks. He was named the District 8-2A Defensive MVP.

Marcus Cook, Ballinger, Soph.

Cook continued to elevate his game in his second year at the varsity level. The District 8-2A first-team selection averaged 14 points, 2.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds, and he was one of the area’s more dangerous defenders with 3 steals per game.

Nolan Thompson, Grape Creek, Sr.

Thompson averaged 16 points per game for a Grape Creek team that missed the playoffs by one spot in District 6-3A. He earned first-team all-district honors.

Darrell West, Grape Creek, Sr.

After rushing for over 1,900 yards during football season, West stepped on the basketball court and averaged 18 points per game to earn first-team honors in District 6-3A.

Camdin Balderas, Christoval, Sr.

Balderas was the leader of a Cougars team that threatened to upset No. 20 Roscoe in the first round of the playoffs. The 6-foot guard averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds to earn Offensive MVP honors in District 7-2A. He was also an all-region selection.

Bruce Cooper, Christoval, Sr.

Cooper was a first-team all-district selection for the Cougars. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds to give the team a strong inside presence.

Wyatt Killough, Sonora, Jr.

Killough led the Broncos in every major statistical category, including averages of 16 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals. He was a 42% shooter. The 6-foot guard’s all-around impact and leadership was much-needed for an injury-depleted Sonora team.

Eli Weatherly, Menard, Jr.

Weatherly was an all-region point guard who led the Yellowjackets to a 16-5 record and a share of the district title. He was named the Co-MVP of District 12-1A with averages of 16.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 4.1 steals.

Tate Wagner, Menard, Sr.

Wagner was named the Offensive Player of the Year in District 12-1A. The post averaged 13.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.8 deflections to give the Yellowjackets a steady presence on both ends of the court.

Avery Condarco, Eden, Sr.

Condarco was the Co-MVP of District 12-1A and a Texas Six-Man Coaches Association All-Star selection. He was a streaky shooter who poured in 18.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.9 steals to lead the Bulldogs to 19 wins and a share of the district title.

Julian Morales, Eden, Sr.

Morales was the Defensive MVP of District 12-1A with an impressive 4.5 steals per game. He made an all-around impact with 10.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists to help the Bulldogs win a share of the district title.

Jonah Whitaker, Winters, Sr.

Whitaker was one of the area’s top scorers with 19 points per game, which included a season-high of 37. He also had 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals to earn first-team honors in District 8-2A.

JonnieRae Adame, Eldorado, Sr.

Adame was the Defensive MVP in District 7-2A. After he was injured last year, he returned this year to help the Eagles go from 3-9 in district to 9-3 for a runner-up finish. He averaged 16.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.6 steals.

Andrew Whitten, Eldorado, Sr.

Whitten was an all-region selection and the Offensive MVP of District 7-2A. The 6-foot guard/forward was an effective player inside and outside with 18.6 points per game and a high of 36 points. He shot 50% from the floor and 80% from the free-throw line. He also averaged 11.4 rebounds.

Brason Brock, Eldorado, Sr.

Brock was a first-team all-district guard and the Eagles’ top defender. He was also a big part of their offense with 12.1 points and 5.2 assists. The 5-foot-8 Brock also pulled down an impressive 6.2 rebounds and 

Casen Roberts, Junction, Jr.

Roberts, a 5-foot-10 guard, was the Offensive MVP of District 29-2A and one of the area’s best scorers. He averaged 20.7 points, 4.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 3.3 steals. He led the Eagles to a 17-9 record and a pair of playoff wins.

Koda Bierschwale, Junction, Jr.

The 6-foot guard was a first-team all-district player for the Eagles and one of the top defenders in the Concho Valley with 4.1 steals per game. He also averaged 11.4 points and 6.7 rebounds to help Junction reach the regional semifinals.

Christian Villarreal, Ozona, Sr.

Villarreal may be best known for his exploits on the football field, where he rushed for 3,667 yards in 11 games last fall, but the Lions’ star can play some basketball, too. The 6-foot-2 forward averaged 19 points, 9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2 steals to lead Ozona to the playoffs.

Bronson Brooks, Coleman, Sr.

The 6-foot guard was a first-team all-district player for the Bluecats. He was a strong shooter who averaged 11 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

Jett Black, Coleman, Jr.

After missing the first half of the season due to a knee injury, Black returned to lead the Bluecats to the playoffs. He averaged 15 points per game — highlighted by a 32-point night — and added 6 rebounds and 1.5 assists to earn second-team all-district honors.

Hunter Edington, Coleman, Jr.

The 6-foot-5 forward was the Bluecats’ man in the middle with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists per game. He was a first-team all-district pick who helped Coleman take third place in district.

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