The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
LCBBCA unveils all-stars, eyes future year for game
Group cites safety of players and families, avoiding potential pauses for spring sports
The Lorain County Boys Basketball Coaches Association all-star game will not happen for the second straight year, but the organization is planning on the game returning in the future.
The LCBBCA explained the reasoning behind the cancelation as well as the role of the Association in a release.
“A committee of high school head coaches goes through a careful selection process of choosing players nominated by their coaches. Being selected for the LCBBCA all star game is a prestigious honor. The all star players selected are the top senior players in the county. The all star night has a long history.
“The board of the LCBBCA has decided for the second year in a row to not have an actual all star game taking into consideration the current environment. This decision was made for the safety of the athletes and their families. The LCBBCA wants to demonstrate responsible leadership in a difficult time. Consideration was also given to limiting the risk of shutdowns for our spring sports athletes and coaches.
“The LCBBCA will continue this long tradition of the annual all star game with the Troy DiFranco All Star Night featuring the Gene Legeza Classic in the future.
“The LCBBCA is led by Lorain County high school coaches who volunteer a substantial amount of time for the benefit our high school athletes. “
“No individual profits from our activities. The association holds the annual Lorain County Preview, an annual coaches clinic and the annual all star night.
“In addition, the association selects all county awards annually, inducts individuals into the LCBBCA hall of fame and advocates for school sponsored high school basketball. All proceeds from events are given out in scholarships.
“The LCBBCA has also supported several charities throughout the year. The LCBBCA all star night is a special night and will continue to be the premier all star night for our athletes in the future.”
Despite the cancelation, the organization released the all-star roster and announced scholarship recipients.
The following seniors will be receiving $250 scholarships from the LCBBCA; Colin Ladegaard, Avon, Elijah Sheffield, Brookside, Dez Shelton, Elyria, Joey Bucci, Elyria Catholic, Evan Zidar, Firelands, Rocky Houston, Keystone, Jamir Billings, Lorain, Tyler Dawson, Midview, Caden Masterson, North Ridgeville, Matt Saegert, Vermilion, Wyatt Sasack, Wellington, Brandon Fisher, Columbia, Trajen Chambers, Oberlin and Ty Weatherspoon, Amherst.
Over the past 19 years, the LCBBCA has given out $83,500 in scholarships.
The all-star roster consists of 24 senior players from 16 different schools across Lorain County. Each all-star will receive a plaque that recognizes their selection.
Here are is the roster in alphabetical order by school.
Amherst
• F Ty Weatherspoon: 14.7 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 3.1 apg, 46.7% FG, 1st SWC, SWC MVP, 1st All-Lorain County, 3rd NE Lakes District; Future plans: Will play football at Oberlin College to pursue a biology degree. Also plans on attending medical school.
Avon
• G Dominic Rini: 19.1 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.2 apg, 43.3% FG, 38.5% 3-point shooter, 61 3PM, 1st SWC, 1st All-Lorain County, 3rd NE Lakes District; Future plans: Undecided on college/university. Plans to major in finance or business management.
• G Niko Pappas: 12.1 ppg, 4.8 apg, 4.0 spg, 39.7% FG, 1st SWC, 1st All-Lorain County, HM NE Lakes District; Future plans: Will play football at Baldwin Wallace and plans on majoring in finance.
Avon Lake
• F Nate Murtaugh: 10.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.3 apg, 46.3% FG, 2nd SWC, 2nd All-Lorain County; Future plans: Undecided on college/university choice.
Clearview
• G Samuel Clark: 17.8 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 2.9 apg, 38.7%
Amherst senior Ty Weatherspoon (21) drives to the basket in a Division I sectional final gainst Wadsworth on Feb. 27 at Amherst.
FG, 1st LC8, 1st All-Lorain County, 3rd NE Lakes District; Future plans: Undecided on college/university. Plans to play football at the next level.
Columbia
• G Brandon Fisher: 15.2 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 6.7 apg, 2.7 spg, 48.3% FG, 1st LC8, 1st All-Lorain County, 2nd NE Lakes District; Future plans: Undecided on university and plans to play basketball at the next level. Will major in accounting.
• G Caleb Borling: 18.1 ppg, 6 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.1 spg, 51% FG, 1st LC8, 1st All-Lorain County, 1st NE Lakes District; Future plans: Will attend Lorain County Community College to study business marketing and play basketball.
Elyria
• G Dez Shelton: 10.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.8 apg, 37% FG, HM All-Lorain County, HM
GCC; Future plans: Plans on attending college but has not decided where he will attend.
• F Graig Mogus: 10.4 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.3 apg, 48% FG, HM All-Lorain County, HM GCC; Future plans: Plans on attending college but has not decided where he will attend.
• G MarSaun Robinson: 12.8 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 3.8 apg, 38% FG, All-GCC, 1st All-Lorain County, HM NE Lakes District; Future plans: Plans on attending college but has not decided where he will attend.
Elyria Catholic
• F Jaret Frantz: 9 ppg, 7 rpg, 2 apg, 42% FG, HM All-Lorain County; Future plans: Will be playing football at Ball State on a scholarship.
Firelands
• G Alex Angle: 13.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 3.1 apg, 3.2 spg, 2nd
LC8, 1st All-Lorain County, HM NE Lakes District; Future plans: Plans on attending college and studying accounting.
• F Mitchell Hodges: 16.1 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 2 apg, 4.9 bpg, 1st LC8, D-II Lorain County POY, 2nd NE Lakes District; Future plans: Plans on playing basketball in college while studying business.
Keystone
• G Rocky Houston: 9.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.4 spg, 42% FG, 2nd LC8, 2nd All-Lorain County; Future plans: Air Traffic Control School / Accounting Degree
Lorain
• G Seth Wilson: 23.3 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.2 spg, Division I Lorain County POY, 1st NE Lakes District, 1st LEL; Future plans: Will attend and play basketball at West Virginia.
• G Jamir Billings: 14.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 1.6 apg, 46.2% FG, 1st All-Lorain County, HM NE Lakes District, 1st LEL; Future plans: Plans on majoring in sports managament.
• G DeVante Jackson: 9 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1 apg, 44% FG, 2nd All-Lorain County; Future plans: Plans on playing football at Ohio Dominican.
Midview
• G Nyco Vidal: 14.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.9 apg, 66 3PM, 1st SWC, 2nd All-Lorain County, HM NE Lakes District, Midview’s all-time 3-point record holder for a season and career.; Future plans: Undecided on college/university. Plans to major in business management and administration.
• G Tyler Dawson: 11.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4 apg, 47% FG, 2nd SWC, HM All-Lorain County; Future plans: Undecided on college/university. Plans to major in mechanical engineering.
• G Nate Theus: 13.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 3 apg, 2nd SWC, 1st All-Lorain County, HM NE Lakes District; Future plans: Undecided.
Oberlin
• G Trajen Chambers: 19.4 ppg, 6 rpg, 3.2 apg, 4.8 spg, 37 3PM, LC8 POY, D-III Lorain County POY, 2nd NE Lakes District; Future plans: Plans on attending Bowling Green.
Open Door
• G/F Gavin Dobbins: 27.7 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 4.2 apg, 2.1 spg, 42 3PM, 1st All-Lorain County, 1st NE Lakes District; Future plans: Will play basketball at the next level but is undecided on where. Plans on majoring in business.
Vermilion
• G/F Matt Saegert: 13.1 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.8 apg, 41% FG, 2nd All-Northwest District, 2nd All-Sandusky Bay Conference; Future plans: Plans on attending college but has not decided where he will attend.
Wellington
• G Cole Standen: 14.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.2 apg, 2nd LC8, 1st All-Lorain County, HM NE Lakes District; Future plans: Plans on attending Lorain County Community College for two years, then transfer to Ohio State.