Marty O'Brien
03-13-2010, 01:57 PM
GIRLS
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Tia Perry, Tabb. Her averages – 20.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.7 steals and 3.0 assists – underscore her hustle from buzzer to buzzer on both ends of the floor. She did so while playing unselfishly and should be a great asset next season at CNU.
MOST UNDERRATED PLAYER: Forrest Deluca, Warhill. Whether Deluca was underrated or underachieved during the regular season, her postseason exploits included 25 points, 20 rebounds and 10 blocks in one regional tournament victory, and 11 points and 15 rebounds in another.
GAME OF THE YEAR: Tabb 42, York 41. Amid a tremendous atmosphere, with large contingents cheering both teams wildly all afternoon, Tia Perry drove the length of the court, making two great moves along the way, to score a layup that gave the Tigers the district tournament title.
1, York (24-4, 17-1). The Falcons would’ve been decent, perhaps a top five team, with its returning cast. But three talented transfers blended with the holdovers to lead York to district and regional titles and a state tournament final four finish. Assuming 6-foot Ebony Weddington (15.8 ppg, 8.0 rpg) is back at York next year, the Falcons won’t drop too far from the top.
2, Tabb (21-6, 16-2).The Tigers beat York twice and might well have been the second-best Division 4 team in Region I. They lose a lot of talent, but the program is on a strong footing and should remain a factor in the district.
3, Bruton (16-9, 13-5). With the return of all-district selections Amber Warner and Sharmaine Baker, and some developing young talent, the Panthers, a regional semifinalist this year, could make a deep state tournament run next season.
4, Grafton (17-10, 12-6). Led by outside shooting standouts Sydney Beasley and Jessica Ponce, the Clippers came within a half of a return trip to the D-4 state tournament, but have some serious rebuilding to do now.
5, Warhill (12-13, 9-9). The surprise state tournament berth is something to build on for the Lions, who have a few holes to fill but should remain a first-division team in the district.
6, Poquoson (8-13, 7-11). The loss of two guards to the college ranks resulted in a drop from first to sixth place. But the young Islanders improved significantly in the second half of the season and should rise some in the standings next year.
7, Lafayette (7-14, 6-12). Endi Frazier carried the Rams as best she could, averaging more than 14 points, but significant injury down-time for two other experienced players resulted in the program’s worst season in years.
8, Jamestown (5-16, 5-13). The Eagles never quite lived up to the promise of early wins over Grafton and Tabb, losing by six to Grafton and 29 to Tabb the second time they played.
9, Smithfield (4-14, 4-14). The Packers were doomed to a second division spot when three of the program’s best players transferred to Heritage.
10, New Kent (3-18, 2-16). The Trojans’ coach transferred out of the area during the season, but even before that the offensively challenged squad was struggling to score 30 points in a game.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Tia Perry, Tabb. Her averages – 20.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.7 steals and 3.0 assists – underscore her hustle from buzzer to buzzer on both ends of the floor. She did so while playing unselfishly and should be a great asset next season at CNU.
MOST UNDERRATED PLAYER: Forrest Deluca, Warhill. Whether Deluca was underrated or underachieved during the regular season, her postseason exploits included 25 points, 20 rebounds and 10 blocks in one regional tournament victory, and 11 points and 15 rebounds in another.
GAME OF THE YEAR: Tabb 42, York 41. Amid a tremendous atmosphere, with large contingents cheering both teams wildly all afternoon, Tia Perry drove the length of the court, making two great moves along the way, to score a layup that gave the Tigers the district tournament title.
1, York (24-4, 17-1). The Falcons would’ve been decent, perhaps a top five team, with its returning cast. But three talented transfers blended with the holdovers to lead York to district and regional titles and a state tournament final four finish. Assuming 6-foot Ebony Weddington (15.8 ppg, 8.0 rpg) is back at York next year, the Falcons won’t drop too far from the top.
2, Tabb (21-6, 16-2).The Tigers beat York twice and might well have been the second-best Division 4 team in Region I. They lose a lot of talent, but the program is on a strong footing and should remain a factor in the district.
3, Bruton (16-9, 13-5). With the return of all-district selections Amber Warner and Sharmaine Baker, and some developing young talent, the Panthers, a regional semifinalist this year, could make a deep state tournament run next season.
4, Grafton (17-10, 12-6). Led by outside shooting standouts Sydney Beasley and Jessica Ponce, the Clippers came within a half of a return trip to the D-4 state tournament, but have some serious rebuilding to do now.
5, Warhill (12-13, 9-9). The surprise state tournament berth is something to build on for the Lions, who have a few holes to fill but should remain a first-division team in the district.
6, Poquoson (8-13, 7-11). The loss of two guards to the college ranks resulted in a drop from first to sixth place. But the young Islanders improved significantly in the second half of the season and should rise some in the standings next year.
7, Lafayette (7-14, 6-12). Endi Frazier carried the Rams as best she could, averaging more than 14 points, but significant injury down-time for two other experienced players resulted in the program’s worst season in years.
8, Jamestown (5-16, 5-13). The Eagles never quite lived up to the promise of early wins over Grafton and Tabb, losing by six to Grafton and 29 to Tabb the second time they played.
9, Smithfield (4-14, 4-14). The Packers were doomed to a second division spot when three of the program’s best players transferred to Heritage.
10, New Kent (3-18, 2-16). The Trojans’ coach transferred out of the area during the season, but even before that the offensively challenged squad was struggling to score 30 points in a game.