Two players make Academic All-State

By Dj Spencer Sports Editor on Wednesday, March 27, 2024
  • Como-Pickton's Kevin Hernandez (23) dribbles the ball down the court during a game against Fruitvale this past season. Hernandez made the Honorable Mention Academic All-State team for his academic performance.
    Como-Pickton's Kevin Hernandez (23) dribbles the ball down the court during a game against Fruitvale this past season. Hernandez made the Honorable Mention Academic All-State team for his academic performance.
  • Cumby's Lilly Campbell (13) shoots a free throw during a game against Alba-Golden this past season. Campbell named the Honorable Mention Academic All-State team for her efforts in the classroom. Photos by DJ Spencer
    Cumby's Lilly Campbell (13) shoots a free throw during a game against Alba-Golden this past season. Campbell named the Honorable Mention Academic All-State team for her efforts in the classroom. Photos by DJ Spencer

Each made First-Team All-District

SAN MARCOS — With basketball season in the books, the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) announced their Academic All-State selections for the 2023-24 season. These awards are designed to recognize students who not only excel in sports, but also in the classroom.

Hopkins County had two athletes tabbed for the Academic All-State team: Como-Pickton’s Kevin Hernandez and Cumby’s Lilly Campbell. Both students were named to the Honorable Mention team.

To be eligible for the Academic All-Star team, student must meet the following criteria: must be an athlete, student trainer, or manager in good standing with their team, of good moral character, a senior, and have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 92 or above.

Both players recently earned First-Team All-District honors for their play on the court, and add on another accolade to their list of accolades recieved in their high school basketball careers before graduation in May.

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