The Pennsylvania Sports Writers announced the All-State boys basketball team on Sunday. Congratulations to Kingston McKoy of Berks Catholic for making the first team in Class 4A. The 6’2 junior was the only player selected from Berks County. He was a third team pick last year. McKoy averaged 21.5 points and knocked down a team-high 63 three-pointers this season. He led the Saints to their sixth District 3 Championship. McKoy poured in a game-high 29 points and hit three triples as Berks Catholic blew out second-seeded Eastern York 67-44 at the Giant Center. The versatile guard, who is also elite on the defensive end of the floor, surpassed 1,000 career points in the state quarterfinals against Sharon. Berks Catholic reached the PIAA-4A Final for the first time. McKoy finished with a team-high 16 points in a 55-39 loss to Devon Prep. The Saints ended the year with a record of (25-6).
Here are the first team All-State selections, as well as Coach of the Year picks, in all six classifications.
Class 6A:
Chris Roantree-Father Judge-Coach of the Year
Kevair Kennedy-Father Judge-Player of the Year
Shareef Jackson-Roman Catholic
Jordan Ellerbee-St. Joseph’s Prep
Derrick Morton-Rivera-Father Judge
R.J. Smith-Imhotep Charter
Jaron McKie-St. Joseph’s Prep
Class 5A:
Paul Blackburn-Hershey-Coach of the Year
Stephon Ashley-Wright-Neumann-Goretti-Player of the Year
Cameron Sweeney-Hershey
Jayden Davis-Chartiers Valley
Ama Sow-Montour
Donte Tisinger-Greater Johnstown
Matt Gardler-Marple Newtown
Class 4A:
Jason Fisher-Devon Prep-Coach of the Year
Zane Conlon-Devon Prep-Player of the Year
Rowan Carmichael-Avonworth
Luca Foster-Archbishop Carroll
Kingston McKoy-Berks Catholic
Zion Moore-Belle Vernon
Reese Craft-Devon Prep
Class 3A:
Miguel Bocachica-West Catholic and Tony DiCenzo-South Allegheny-Coaches of the Year
Josh Pratt-Aliquippa-Player of the Year
Owen Schlager-Trinity
Drew Cook-South Allegheny
Jayvon Byrd-West Catholic
Nico Antoniacci-Riverside
Michael Hughes-Holy Cross
Class 2A:
Mike Schatzmann-Linville Hill Christian-Coach of the Year
Stephen Smucker-Linville Hill Christian-Player of the Year
Lucas Stanley-Union
Khamal Orange-Delaware County Christian
Josh Miner-Northwest
Owen Koleno-West Branch
Giovanni Sejuste-Linville Hill Christian
Class A:
Jordan Marks-Neighborhood Academy-Coach of the Year
Courtney Wallace-Neighborhood Academy-Player of the Year
Trey Keating-Nativity
Avery Collins-Erie First Christian
Jeremy Dietz-Conemaugh Valley
Nafis Dubose-Sankofa Freedom Academy
Landon Francis-Otto-Eldred