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Oklahoma high school basketball: All-City Athletic Conference announces 2023-24 awards

Hallie Hart, The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma City Public Schools’ All-City Athletic Conference recently announced its 2023-24 high school basketball awards, and the top honors went to Douglass.

Kiara Smith of Douglass is the Girls Basketball Player of the Year, while Landry Ballard Jr. of Douglass is the Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Ballard provided leadership on the way to his team’s second straight Class 4A state title, and Smith played a key role in the girls team’s turnaround, which culminated with a state semifinal appearance.

Here is the full list of ACAC awards:

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Boys basketball

Player of the Year: Landry Ballard Jr., Douglass

Offensive Player of the Year: Davon Scott, Douglass

Co-Defensive Players of the Year: Jaden Williams, Douglass; K’Leon Johnson, Star Spencer

Douglass’ Landry Ballard Jr. (22) works up court during the championship of the boys state basketball tournament between Douglass and Weatherford at the Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Douglass’ Landry Ballard Jr. (22) works up court during the championship of the boys state basketball tournament between Douglass and Weatherford at the Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

All-conference team

Jaden Nickens, Douglass; Dashawn Ransome, Douglass; Kemar Cyrus, Northwest Classen; Brandon Butler, Northwest Classen; Carlous Williams, Classen SAS; Triten Wallace, Classen SAS; Davon Chaffin, Southeast; Jakeb Daniels, Southeast; Jamarie Dobuse, John Marshall; Zuo Kpogba, John Marshall; Mekhi Gilliam, Star Spencer; Corione Anderson, Star Spencer; Ethan Guice, Capitol Hill; Antonio Meeks, Capitol Hill

Honorable mention 

Andres Morales, Douglass; Corey Holman, Douglass; Lesley Rose III, Northwest Classen; Quency McVay, Northwest Classen; T.J. McNeely, Classen SAS; Evan Gunn, Classen SAS; Trey George, John Marshall; Derwin Loggins, Star Spencer; Damon Davis, Southeast; Cormel McDonald, Southeast; Dontay Phillips, U.S. Grant; Zac Pitts, U.S. Grant

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Girls basketball

Player of the Year: Kiara Smith, Douglass

Offensive Player of the Year: Skylar Durley, Classen SAS

Defensive Player of the Year: N’Kiyah Burge, Douglass

Newcomer of the Year: Aniyah Barrow, John Marshall

Douglass’ Kiara Smith (0) tries to work past Bethany’s Talia Vann (33) during the semifinals of the girls state basketball tournament between Bethany and Douglass at the Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Douglass’ Kiara Smith (0) tries to work past Bethany’s Talia Vann (33) during the semifinals of the girls state basketball tournament between Bethany and Douglass at the Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, on Friday, March 8, 2024.

All-conference team

Jordyn Anderson, Douglass; Brianna Jones, Douglass; Ameriah Pitts, U.S. Grant; Janiyah Roberts, U.S. Grant; Kamyiah Morgan, Classen SAS; Jada Toure, Classen SAS; Ana Martinez, Southeast; Rebekah Cano, Southeast; Jayla Lawson, John Marshall; Cyriah Roberson, John Marshall; Aija Carter, Star Spencer; Candace Brady, Star Spencer; Cerenitee Roberts, Northwest Classen; Olivia Vargas, Capitol Hill; Syanne McKaufman, Capitol Hill

Honorable mention 

Sarenity Taylor, Douglass; Denver Fletcher, Douglass; Yaretzi Castillo Trejo, Northwest Classen; Domonique Bailey, Northwest Classen; Makiya Moore, Classen SAS; Laylonie Staley, John Marshall; Yaquelin Loera, John Marshall; Jameria Washington, John Marshall; Cayla Curlee, Capitol Hill, Jon’nel Bizzell, Capitol Hill; Sarah Robinson, U.S. Grant

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