2024 ALL-CENTRAL TEXAS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
Player of the year: Gianna Angiolet, Westlake
The senior defensive standout stepped up offensively this season, acting as a catalyst for the Chaparrals, who made a run to the regional tournament before falling to eventual state tournament qualifier San Antonio Brennan. Angiolet averaged 18.1 points, but it was her court presence and transformation into an on-the-court coach for Westlake’s Viki Benson that led the Chaps to district, bi-district, area and regional quarterfinal championships.
Newcomer of the year: Libby Lee, Glenn
Lee, a gifted shooter, passer and premier defender, led the Grizzlies to the district championship as a freshman, though an ankle injury restricted her playing time and skills in the playoffs. Glenn ended up as regional runners-up. Also considered were Vandegrift’s Maddy Broxterman and McNeil’s Caria Thomas.
Coach of the year: Kami Williamson, Cedar Park
Williamson was a key assistant coach for the Timberwolves’ back-to-back state championship teams, and after Donny Ott left for Class 6A Summer Creek, Williamson took over this season and led Cedar Park right back to the state tournament, including huge playoff wins over district rivals Glenn and Liberty Hill. Also considered were Glenn’s Kenny Mann, Hendrickson’s Norma Sierra and Bowie’s Iesha Collins.
First team
Gianna Angiolet, sr., Westlake: Our Central Texas player of the year averaged 18.1 points and made 112 3-point shots this season, a 41% success rate. She led the Chaps to a 28-6 season, including a 15-1 mark in District 26-6A to win that title as well as bi-district, area and regional quarterfinal wins. She was 26-6A’s MVP and also averaged 2.8 assists and 2.9 steals and finished her career with more than 1,500 points.
Hope Edwards, jr., Cedar Park: Led the Timberwolves to the state tournament for the third time in four seasons by averaging 15 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3 steals per game.
Reese Hoadley, sr., Georgetown: Finished her high school career with multiple all-tournament selections and was her district’s offensive player of the year, averaging 23.8 points (812 on the season), 2 rebounds and 2.8 assists and shot 37% from 3-point range.
Soma Okolo, jr., Glenn: Averaged 21 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists for the district champion Grizzlies.
Niyah Waters, jr., Hendrickson: The District 23-5A MVP led the Hawks to the regional tournament, averaging 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 8 steals while playing tremendous defense.
Second team
Janiyah Alvarez, sr., Cedar Ridge: The District 25-6A coMVP average 16.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2 steals per game for the Raiders. She’ll play at Howard College.
Emy Chen, jr., McCallum: Led the Knights to a district and bi-district championship, McCallum’s first playoff win in two decades. She averaged 13.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 3.4 steals.
Madyson Mitchell, soph., Taylor: Averaged 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 7 steals for the district champions; Taylor posted its most season wins since 2017.
Gabby Munday, jr., Liberty Hill: The District 25-5A offensive MVP averaged 14. points for the Panthers, who won 33 games and are 96-26 the past three years with Munday directing the offense.
Kianna Wormly, jr., Vista Ridge: The former Central Texas newcomer of the year averaged 11 points and 10 rebounds for the five-time district champion Raiders.
Third team
Sayler Bourland, jr., Vista Ridge: Was one of the keys to the Raiders’ balanced offense, averaging just more than 10 points per game.
Kennedy Carlyle, sr., Cedar Park: Averaged 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks for the Class 5A state semifinalists. She’s committed to Utah Valley University.
Grace Guzman, soph., Bowie: Averaged 12 points and 3.2 rebounds and shot 37% from 3-point range for the District 26-6A runners-up.
Claire Kolkhorst, sr., Lake Travis: District 26-6A’s offensive player of the year averaged 16.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals. The four-year starter is a two-time All-Central Texas first-team honoree.
Kemah Shaw, sr., Austin High: Averaged 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.9 steals on the season, and 17.3 points in district games. She finished her career with 936 points.
Honorable mention
Cedar Park — Mariah Davis; Georgetown — Bella Dabbs; Glenn — Cindy Foka, Maria Houston; Hays — Neela Castillo, Endia Stigall; Hendrickson — Amaya Edwards; Leander — Giana Mitchell; Liberty HIll — Evie Bruce; McCallum — Sam Cowles; McNeil — Riley Sample; Pflugerville — Jemina Yowa; Round Rock — Katie Peiffer; Round Rock Christian — Ava Zamora; Rouse — Abby Baughman, Cadence Williams; Stony Point — Mary Bortels, Naomi Ofunrein; St. Stephen’s — Donnica Armstrong; Taylor — Kionayh Rivers, Asia Zachary; Vandegrift — Maddy Bowman, Emma Winans; Vista Ridge — Abby Seitz; Westlake — Bella Hesse, Tamia King