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Sulphur Bluff's Matthew Overly (0) dribbles the ball down the court during the Bears' Area playoff game against Perrin-Whitt this past season. Overly won District 24-1A co-MVP honors following an outstanding senior season on the court. -
Saltillo's David Whitworth (23) prepares to run the offense during the Lions' Bi-District playoff game against Greenville PTAA this past season. Whitworth earned District 24-1A co-MVP honors for the second year in a row, coming off a great senior season. Photos by DJ Spencer
Four others earn superlative awards
SULPHUR BLUFF — Now that all teams have concluded their seasons, District 24-1A released their All-District picks for the 2023-24 boys basketball season. The Sulphur Bluff Bears, the district champions, were well represented, with six players making All-District and head coach Zachry Mc-Daniel earning Coach of the Year honors.
The Saltillo Lions, the runners-up of the district, were also well represented, eight players receiving All-District nods. In total, both schools combined for 15 All-District selections.
DISTRICT CO-MVPS
1. Matthew Overly, Sulphur Bluff
2. David Whitworth, Saltillo
CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
1. Dakota Klemptner, Sulphur Bluff
2. Colton McGill, Saltillo
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Clint Degen, Sulphur Bluff
COACH OF THE YEAR
Zachry McDaniel, Sulphur Bluff
FIRST-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT
1. Brody Gunn, Sulphur Bluff
2. Heston Peeples, Saltillo
3. Tobin Potter, Saltillo
SECOND-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT
1. Jonas Beadle, Saltillo
2. Ayden Johnson, Sulphur Bluff
3. Eathan Reece, Saltillo
HONORABLE MENTION ALL-DISTRICT
1. Draden Boyd, Saltillo
2. Caden McGill, Saltillo
3. Jonathan Ramos, Sulphur Bluff