Richwood High’s Reginal Johnson and Loyola Prep’s Morgan Rogers were at their best when their best was needed, carrying their teams to Class 3A state championships.

As a result, Johnson and Rogers were selected for the Outstanding Player awards on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A All-State basketball teams.

Johnson, a 6-foot-3 sophomore, averaged 26 points per game on the season while leading Richwood to a 31-6 record. He scored 21 points in the championship game, leading the Rams to a 67-55 win over Bossier.

Rogers, a 6-3 senior and Tulane signee, averaged 11.1 points per game while leading the Flyers to a 33-3 record. Rogers had 10 points and 15 rebounds in a semifinal win over Westlake, then shook off foul trouble to score 8 points and grab 10 rebounds in the championship game, a 55-41 win over Albany.

Jeremiah Williams, of Bossier, was selected as the boys Coach of the Year after leading the Bearkats to a 31-3 record and their fourth straight championship game. No starters from last year’s team that reached the 4A championship returned.

Gloria Fontenot, of Westlake, was picked as the girls Coach of the Year after leading the Rams to the semifinals for the first time in school history. Westlake had never won a playoff game until last season and finished 23-8.

Joining Johnson on the boys first team were Bossier’s Devante Hall (12.3 ppg), Abbeville’s Tiremone Williams (22 ppg), Glen Oaks’ Christopher Thomas (17.5 ppg) and Brusly’s Dimario Jackson (17.3).

Bossier’s Tevin Robertson (15.8 ppg), Green Oaks’ Tre’Davious White (16 ppg), Richwood’s Remond Brown (20 ppg), Parkview Baptist’s James Thompson (14.8) and Port Allen’s Nick Parker (22 ppg) made up the second team.

Joining Rogers on the girls first team were Richwood’s Victoria Davis (33 ppg), Albany’s Danielle Keith (19.8 ppg), Jennings’ Jalyn Johnson (23.3 ppg), and Avoyelles’ Markeisha Johnson (17.9 ppg).

The girls second team consisted of Richwood’s Veanca Hall (25 ppg), St. James’ Korielle Tucker (13.5 ppg), Baker’s Ashante Brown (19 ppg), Xavier Prep’s Kailyn Williams (15.8 ppg) and Donaldsonville’s Bianca Harvey (17.9 ppg).

GIRLS

First team

Player School Ht. Cl. Avg.

Victoria Davis Richwood 5-4 Sr. 33.0

Danielle Keith Albany 5-8 Jr. 19.8

Jalyn Jennings Jennings 5-6 Sr. 23.3

Markeisha Johnson Avoyelles 5-8 Sr. 17.9

Morgan Rogers Loyola 6-3 Sr. 11.1

Second team

Veanca Hall Richwood 6-2 Sr. 25.0

Korielle Tucker St. James 5-10 Sr. 13.5

Ashante Brown Baker 5-6 Sr. 19.0

Kailyn Williams Xavier Prep 6-3 Sr. 15.8

Bianca Harvey Donaldsonv. 5-9 Sr. 17.9

OUTSTANDING PLAYER: Morgan Rogers, Loyola

COACH OF THE YEAR: Gloria Fontenot, Westlake

Honorable mention: Kyle Goodeaux, Westlake; Jase Johnson, Westlake; Elaina Baytop, Abbeville; Ashley Leday, Northwest; Aailyah Pickney, Port Barre; Constance Johnson, Marksville; Dasha Adams, St. James; Shakira Braxton, St. James; Princess Davis, Green Oaks; Jada Hutchinson, St. Mary’s; Katerri McKnight, Madison; Kourtney McGhee, Avoyelles; Eugenea James, Baker; Britney Washington, West Feliciana; Cha’Von Foxhall, Xavier Prep; Genna Larose, E.D. White Catholic; De'Shia Dillon, De La Salle.

BOYS

First team

Player School Ht. Cl. Avg.

Devante Hall Bossier 6-2 So. 12.3

Reginal Johnson Richwood 6-3 So. 26.0

Tiremone Williams Abbeville 6-0 Sr. 22.0

Christopher Thomas Glen Oaks 6-4 Jr. 17.5

Dimario Jackson Brusly 5-10 Jr. 17.3

Second team

Tevin Robertson Bossier 6-4 Jr. 15.8

Tre’Davious White Green Oaks 6-0 Jr. 16.0

Remond Brown Richwood 6-4 Jr. 20.0

James Thompson Parkview Bapt. 6-8 Jr. 14.8

Nick Parker Port Allen 6-0 So. 22.0

OUTSTANDING PLAYER: Reginal Johnson, Richwood

COACH OF THE YEAR: Jeremiah Williams, Bossier

Honorable mention: Justin Harris, Loyola; Josh Johnson, Carroll; Donnie Barber, Madison; Jacquez Friels, Avoyelles; Devon Breaux, Donaldsonville; Adgie Johnson, Green Oaks; Jacory Washington, Westlake; Jonathan King, Loranger; Kenneth Hicks, Northwest; Ja'Dante’ Frye, E.D. White Catholic; Jeffery Dixon, McMain; Chris Ellis, Richwood; Troy Thomas, De La Salle.