Girls: Sharpshooters, floor leaders

Mauri Wells

Rome High

Wells was the unquestioned leader on the court for the Lady Wolves who set a single-season wins record. The senior averaged a double-double with 18 ppg and 10 rpg. She shot a staggering 79 percent from the free throw line and was named MVP of the RN-T Holiday Festival, Region 7-AAAA Tournament MVP and Region 7-AAAA player of the year.

Anna Baker

Pepperell

Baker wrapped up her career in Lindale with a stellar senior campaign that saw her average 9.2 ppg, 6.8 apg and 3.04 spg. She helped lead Pepperell to the 7-AA Region championship and their first playoff trip since the 1967 season.

Sarah Barnett

Armuchee

Barnett came on strong in her junior year to help lead the Indians to a playoff appearance. She averaged 10.85 ppg and pulled down nearly five rpg. She was also solid at the free throw line as a 77 percent shooter.

Carrie Anne Caron

Trion

The sophomore Caron was instrumental in helping Trion to a second-round playoff appearance. She led her team in scoring with 14 ppg, and also averaged four spg and three apg while shooting 77 percent from the free throw line.

Shadow Day

Chattooga

Day was one of the top scorers in 7-AA North averaging 12.4 ppg to help Chattooga to a second-place finish in the subregion. The senior was also named to the Region 7-AA All-Region Team. (Day was not available when the all-area pictures were taken.)

Noelle DeFoor

Sonoraville

DeFoor, a senior, finished her career as the top scorer and rebounder in the school’s young history. She averaged 13.1 ppg and 7.1 rpg this season and shot 53 percent from the floor.

Lindsay Evans

Darlington

Evans was the only sophomore on a team full of freshmen and let her play lead the way for the Lady Tigers. She had six triple-doubles, 12 double-doubles and averaged 17.6 ppg and 11.9 rpg to earn her second straight spot on the All-Area Team.

Kristen Little

Cedartown

Little showed that she was just as good on the court as she is on the diamond with a senior year in which she averaged 13 ppg and eight rpg. She has already signed to play softball at Shorter College.

Mel McLean

Coosa

McLean was Coosa’s most consistent offense despite being double-teamed in most of their games. The junior averaged 13.3 ppg and shot 41 percent from three-point range. She was also a 70 percent free throw shooter.

Taylor Palmer

Calhoun

Palmer stepped up big as a freshman to help lead Calhoun to a 7-AA North subregion crown and an undefeated subregion record. She averaged 9.9 ppg, 9.8 rpg and three bpg.

Timia Reynolds

Model

Reynolds was another freshman to make a huge impact in the area this season averaging 11 ppg as well as pulling down five rpg. She also named to the RN-T Holiday Festival All-Tourney Team.

Desiree Scott

Rome High

Scott was another key cog in the Lady Wolves magical season. The senior averaged 14 ppg, three spg and three apg, while also being named to the RN-T Holiday Festival All-Tourney team.

Tori Sexton

Gordon Central

The junior Sexton was the Lady Warriors’ go-to scorer in 2009-2010 by averaging 15 ppg. She also helped on the backboards with six rpg, as well as accounting for three spg.

Terar Stewart

Darlington

Stewart became a force to be reckoned with in the post for Darlington averaging 16.1 ppg and 12.6 rpg in her freshman season. She had 17 double-doubles and pulled down 23 rebounds in one game against Trion.

Monea Ware

Pepperell

Ware averaged a double-double with 14 ppg and 11 rpg during her junior season to help Pepperell to a region championship. She also accounted for 63 steals and was named the Region 7-AA Tourney MVP.

SECOND TEAM: Frances Rhyne (Pepperell), Kirsten Walker (Coosa), Lauren Shields (Model), Abby Monteith (Armuchee), Katelyn Poole (Calhoun), Courtney Stowe (Trion), Vannessa Calhoun (Rome), Summer Starr (Rome), Hannah Smith (Sonoraville), Jeni Cheeks (Pepperell)

HONORABLE MENTION: Emily Cole (Adairsville), Alana Jones (Rockmart), Shelby Canty (Adairsville), Summer Bush (Rome), Janaye Jasper (Model), Kelcey Akridge (Armuchee), Allie Durall (Armuchee), Summer Dempsey (Coosa)

GIRLS TEAM OF THE YEAR: Rome High

GIRLS COACH OF THE YEAR: Jeff Rickman, Pepperell; and Kevin Strickland, Rome High

Boys: Efficient, energetic, entertaining Marqal Washington

Rockmart

Washington was a do-it-all type player for Rockmart this season with the ability to score inside and outside, handle the ball and play lockdown defense. The junior averaged 19 ppg, seven rpg and four apg to help Rockmart to a Region 7-AA championship and their first state tournament appearance since 1998.

Shaqueille Calhoun

Model

Calhoun was the offensive catalyst for the Devils averaging 19.1 ppg. The sophomore also averaged 8.6 rpg, 4.1 apg and had 58 steals. He was named to RN-T Holiday Festival All-Tournament Team.

Quinton Cotton

Coosa

Cotton served as the distributor at point guard for the Eagles but also did plenty of scoring. The sophomore had 14 ppg, four apg and three spg for a Coosa team that finished second in 7-AA South.

Desmond Curtis

Coosa

The senior Curtis ruled the paint for Coosa both scoring and rebounding from the post. He averaged a double-double with 14 ppg and 11 rpg in his final year playing at the Eagle’s Nest.

Josh Haywood

Model

Haywood shot 51 percent from the floor during his sophomore season mostly because his offensive rebounding allowed him to take high-percentage shots. He averaged 13.1 ppg and 8.7 rpg.

Davante Hudson

Armuchee

Hudson was the floor general for the Indians at point guard. In his senior season at the Reservation, he averaged nine ppg and made nearly a third of his three-point attempts.

Mott Hyde

Calhoun

Hyde was better known for his work on the baseball field before this season but quickly established himself as one of the key players for the Jackets on the court. He averaged 11 ppg and 5.6 rpg. (Hyde was not available when the all-area pictures were taken.)

Will Jones

Darlington

Jones was an ironman for the Tigers, rarely coming off the floor for coach Jim Van Es’ squad. He accounted for 10 ppg and dished four apg to help Darlington to a state tourney appearance.

Ben Lovingood

Pepperell

Lovingood was the most consistent offensive player for the Dragons with his ability to shoot from outside as well as get to the rack. The junior averaged 13 ppg for coach Steve Horne’s squad.

Alex Miller

Gordon Central

Gordon Central looked to Miller for scoring in the post. The junior averaged 12.8 ppg and eight rpg. The big man could also step outside for points, shooting 35 percent from three-point range.

Drew Patrick

Rockmart

Patrick served as the other half of Rockmart’s two-headed monster for the Region 7-AA champs. As a junior, he averaged 15 ppg, five rpg and five apg., and was named the 7-AA Tourney MVP.

Patrick Printup

Adairsville

Printup came on strong after sitting out before the Christmas break with an injury. The senior point guard scored 13 ppg and also dished out 4.5 apg for the Tigers.

Rashad Ramsey

Chattooga

Ramsey was the fourth leading scorer in the area at 17.6 ppg and was named to the 7-AA All-Region Team and All-Tourney Team. He also had 6.1 rpg to help Chattooga to a playoff appearance.

Taylor Shropshire

Rome High

Shrophshire was one of the premiere big men in the area, averaging 18.5 ppg and 8.5 rpg. He was named the RN-T Holiday Festival MVP and scored a school-record 38 in one game.

Justin Zachary

Sonoraville

Zachary was one of the best offensive players in Greater Rome, averaging 16 ppg for the Phoenix. The junior guard also had 3.2 apg and shot an outstanding 80 percent from the free throw line.

SECOND TEAM: Jonathan Watters (Pepperell), Taylor Meeks (Model), Kwame Peek (Rockmart), Nathan Schuster (Chattooga), Matt Catanzano (Armuchee), Trye Brown (Adairsville), Dustin Christian (Calhoun), Larry Bullock (Rome), Chris Logan (Trion), Greg Mulkey (Sonoraville)

HONORABLE MENTION: Ryan Leonard (Model, Andy Dodd (Pepperell), Ethan Lambert (Coosa), Sam Albea (Rockmart), Tylon Garrett (Darlington), Olajuwon Blair (Chattooga) Tev’n Hamilton (Darlington)

BOYS TEAM OF THE YEAR: Rockmart

BOYS COACH OF THE YEAR: Jermaine Bigham, Rockmart