Top stars, best performances in Arkansas high school boys basketball (Feb. 20-26)
By Steve Andrews | Photo by Braeden Botts
Here's a look at some of the top performances from last week in Arkansas high school boys basketball.
Khamani Cooper, Watson Chapel
The senior scored 29 points in the Wildcats’ 64-48 win over Ashdown, and had 22 points and 7 rebounds in a 53-34 win over Camden Fairview.
Maddax Johnson, Valley Springs
The senior poured in a game-high 26 points in the Tigers’ 100-71 win over Cossatot River.
Kaden Horn, Valley Springs
The senior scored 25 points in the Tigers’ 100-71 win over Cossatot River.
Hunter Burke, Cossatot River
The senior poured in a team-high 25 points in the Eagles’ 100-71 loss to Valley Springs.
Brandon Scott, Charleston
The senior erupted for a game-high 37 points, including 18 in the third quarter, to the Tigers’ 59-49 win over Booneville, and scored a game-high 29 points in the Tigers’ 70-58 win over Valley Springs.
Brevyn Ketter, Charleston
The senior scored 25 points in the Tigers’ 70-58 win over Valley Springs.
Huston Davidson, Jasper
The senior netted more than half of Jasper’s scoring with a game-high 30 points in the Pirates’ 67-59 loss to Ozark Catholic.
Ethan Brumley, Ozark Mountain
The senior scored a game-high 24 points, including 11 in the second quarter, to pace the Bears to a 57-42 win over Mansfield.
Quintus McNeal, New School
The senior collected a game-high 29 points, including hitting 13 of his 16 free throws, to lead the Cougars to a 64-50 win over Omaha.
Kason Hilligoss, Harrison
The senior shined on Senior Night by hitting 8 three-pointers to finish with a game-high 30 points to the lead the Goblins to a 70-55 win over Siloam Springs.
Jaxon Cazzell, Van Buren
The junior finished with a game-high 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists and a block. Leading the Pointers to a 59-48 victory over Russellville.
Denarion Whitmore, Fort Smith Northside
The senior registered 24 points in the Grizzlies’ 59-48 win over Springdale.
Dason Hensley, Valley Springs
The senior poured in 24 points, including 14 in the first quarter, to pace the Tigers to an 82-74 win over Bergman.
Layne Taylor, Farmington
The junior dropped 38 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and handed out 6 assists in the Cardinals’ 70-54 win over Morrilton. He also had 19 points and 10 assists in an 83-55 win over Pottsville.
Demario Carter, England
The senior finished with a game-high 26 points in the Lions’ 66-55 loss to Cedar Ridge.
Kellen Robinson, Episcopal Collegiate
The sophomore lit up the scoreboard for 41 points in the Wildcats’ 70-58 win over Mayflower.
Rece Hipp, Rose Bud
The senior amassed a game-high 28 points in the Ramblers’ 67-36 win over Rose Bud.
Payton DePriest, Marshall
The junior poured in a game-high 22 points in the Bobcats’ 69-49 win over Cutter Morning Star.
Nathaneal Rogers, Mammoth Springs
The senior scored a game-high 30 points in the Bears’ 72-68 loss to West Dide Greers Ferry.
Jackson Harmon, Valley View
The senior scored a team-high 19 points, including 14 of 15 at the free throw line, to lead the Tigers to a 51-45 win over Marion.
Lyndell Buckingham, Marion
The sophomore scored a game-high 24 points in the Patriots’ 51-45 loss to Valley View.
Jaxon Hampton, Clarendon
The junior finished with a game-high 31 points in the Lions’ 72-61 win over Sacred Heart.
Avery Pettingill, Sacred Heart
The senior tallied a team-high 27 points in the Knight’s’ 72-61 loss to Clarendon.
Braden Tanner, Dardanelle
The senior finished with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the Sand Lizards’ 66-63 win over Berryville.
De’kylon Arnold, Marvell-Elaine
The junior hit 21 points to lead the Mustangs to a 79-58 win over Guy-Perkins.
James Deloach, Sylvan Hills
The junior poured in 23 points to lead the Bears to a 69-66 win over Jacksonville.
Harper Rorex, Sloan-Hendrix
The senior tallied 21 points in the Greyhounds’ 67=37 win over Conway St. Joseph.
Kylan Baker, Brinkley
The senior scored a game-high 24 points to lead the Tigers to a 62-38 victory over Nemo Vista.
Sam Reynolds, Wonderview
The senior scored a game-high 24 points in the Daredevils’ 59-23 win over Augusta.
Taylor Smith, Nettleton
The junior put up a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds in the Raiders’ 49-44 win over Valley View.