West Tennessee‘s best high school basketball players took the court once again Saturday at the 2024 West Tennessee All-Star Games.
The girls started at TCA and played the traditional 32-minute game divided into four quarters. The boys played the second game and used two 20-minute halves.
The South dominated the North with a 63-50 victory in the women’s game. The boys game ended with a 123-82 North victory.
Here are the players who had the biggest impact on the games.
2024 West Tennessee All-Star Basketball Game
girls game
Jariyah Williamson, Chester County
Williamson was named MVP of the women’s game after a 22-point performance with six rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks. Williamson also showed off her aggressive play by driving to the rim frequently, generating plenty of contact to earn trips to the free throw line. She shot 5-of-6 from the line.
Lilly Kee, Huntingdon
Kee scored 21 points in the loss and nearly had a double-double with nine rebounds. Kee was a strike force for the Fillies. She demonstrated that talent, highlighted by going 7-of-7 from the free throw line.
Kimora Currie, South Side
Currie has long been an excellent defender, recording three steals with 10 points and four rebounds.
Hallie Allen, South Gibson
Allen caused problems for the North offense with five steals and added seven points, five rebounds and two assists.
boys game
Murray Norman, Munford
Norman earned MVP honors with a 14-point performance with three rebounds, an assist and a steal. Norman was key in moving the ball for the North and also had a dunk.
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Ja’Marion Whitelow, Ripley
Whitelow scored 19 points with seven rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal. He also made long passes in transition, which made it easier for his teammates to shoot.
Larry Coleman, Salas
Coleman did a little of everything for the North. Coleman had 24 points, seven rebounds and a steal. He had multiple dunks and hit a three-pointer late in the game.
Ridgley Ragan, Jackson Christian
Ragan showed his mobility in the position that helped him have success with the Eagle. Ragan had 14 points, seven rebounds, two steals and one assist for the South.
Austin Chastain is a high school sports writer covering West Tennessee. Reach him by email at atachastain@gannett.com or on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @ChastainAJ.
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