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East Men’s Basketball

Justin Baker

Justin...Lumberton High...6-1, 165...guard...coached by Ted Gaskins...as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, County Player of the Year...Robeson County Shoot Out Tournament MVP...averaged 19.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.3 steals...as junior, named All-Conference, All-County...averaged 19.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.1 steals...also competed in football and track...member of FBLA...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Pembroke where he plans to major in business marketing....wants to play in the NBA and own a sports apparels store...David Lorick is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Raymond Felton...favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan...says of playing in the all-star game: “I feel blessed and excited; I expect to meet some great players and coaches.”

Todd Hendley

Todd...Lee County Senior High...6-7, 205...forward, center...coached by Reggie Peace...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region...conference Player of the Year, regional MVP...Academic All-State...as junior, named All-Conference...team MVP...Academic All-State...as sophomore, named All-Conference...Academic All-State...student body vice president, junior class president...member of FCA and YMCA Club...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Wake Forest where he plans to major in history or business...wants to pursue a career in coaching...his grandfather Dick Hendley is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Vance Denny...favorite pro athlete is Liu Guozheng...says that when he watched this game in the 9th-grade that he told himself he would be in it, and now he “is very excited to be chosen.”

Jeremy Ingram

Jeremy...Kinston High...6-3, 192...guard...coached by Wells Gulledge...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference...averaged 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals...as junior, averaged 16 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals...as sophomore, averaged 14 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal...also played football and baseball...senior class president...member of Renaissance Club, SADD, FBLA, Drama Club...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Wake Forest...hopes to play professionally after college...his father is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Josh Howard...favorite pro athlete is Chris Webber...says “ I am excited about playing in the all-star game. I expect to gain valuable experience against stiff competition that will prepare me for college basketball.”

Drew Johnson

Drew...Southeast Raleigh High...6-5, 200...guard, forward...coached by John Baker...as senior, named All-Conference...NC/SC all-star...averaged 20 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists...as junior, named All-Conference...averaged 18 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists...as sophomore, named All-Conference...averaged 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Virginia Commonwealth...his uncle is his role model...his favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan...says “I feel very privileged to be part of the all-star team, and I am looking forward to making new friends.”

Anthony King

Anthony...Southern Durham High...6-8, 235...center...coached by Levi Beckwith...as senior, named All-Conference...two triple doubles—one of 24 points, 23 rebounds, 10 blocks and the other of 21 points, 15 rebounds,11 blocks...as junior, named All-Conference...led the conference in blocked shots his sophomore and junior seasons...member of the student council...plans to attend the University of Miami (Florida) where he will major in computer programming...his mother is his role model...his favorite pro athlete is Kevin Garnett.

Casey Long

Casey...Seventy-First High...6-2, 180...guard...coached by Bernie Poole...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region...conference Player of the Year...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Region...conference Player of the Year, Cape Fear Region Player of the Year...Eastern Regional All-Tournament...as sophomore, named All-Conference...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he plans to major in computer engineering...wants to pursue a career in the computer field or own he own business...his father is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Dewayne Wade...favorite pro athlete is Shaquille O’Neal...says “It is a great honor to play in this all-star game, and I hope to meet many new people.”

Durrall Peterson

Durrall...Millbrook High...6-3, 180...guard...coached by Scott McInnes...as senior, named All-Conference...averaged 16 points, 5 rebounds...as junior, named All-Conference...

averaged 14 points, 4 rebounds...as sophomore, named All-Conference...averaged 12 points, 2 rebounds...plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith where he plans to double major in business and communications...wants to pursue a career as a sports broadcaster...his cousin Wilbert Hunter is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Dantay Jones...favorite pro athlete is Ray Allen...says “I am very excited and proud of myself for being selected to the all-star game.”

Tim Pounds

Tim...Spring Creek High...6-5, 190...forward...coached by Keith Faison...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area...averaged 22 points, 7 rebounds...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Area...Area Player of the Year...averaged 25 points, 9 rebounds...also competed in cross country...student council vice president, SADD president, senior class reporter, Student of the Month...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Brown where he plans to major in business or computer science...Coach Faison is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Carmello Anthony...favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant...says “It is an honor to play in a prestigious game such as this. I am expecting to get game-playing experience from future college athletes.”

Anthony “PJ” Tucker

“P.J.”...Enloe High...6-5, 250...forward...coached by Tommy Moore...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, conference Player of the Year...recipient of Glassman Award...averaged 25 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks...as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, conference Player of the Year...averaged 23 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks...as sophomore, named All-Conference...recipient of Glassman Award...averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Texas...his favorite college athletes are T.J Ford and Dewayne Wade...favorite pro athlete is Charles Barkley...says of playing in the all-star game that he is “really excited and I just want to go out and have fun and show everyone who I am and what I can do to help my team win.”

Luther Whitted

Luther...Laney High...6-4, 185...guard...coached by Fred Lynch...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area...conference and area Player of the Year...averaged 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals...as junior, named All-Conference...averaged 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists...as sophomore, averaged 14 points...also competed in track...GE Scholar, NC Senate Page, Teachers Cadet, Academic Letterman...signed an athletic grant in aid with Marshall where he plans to double major in communications and sports management...wants to pursue a career as an educator and coach...his father is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Dewayne Wade...favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant...says “I feel honored to play in the all-star game. I expect to gain new friendships and more knowledge of the game of basketball and life as I move on to the college level.”

West Men’s Basketball

Greg Benton

Greg...T.C. Roberson High...6-0, 175...guard...coached by Rich Sizemore...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region, All-WNC...WNC Player of the Year, conference Player of the Year...NC-SC All-Star...averaged 21.4 points, 5.2 assists, 4.3 rebounds...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Region, All-WNC...holds school record for assists with 163 and points in a game with 41...undecided about where he will attend college...plans to major in health and P.E. and pursue a career as a teacher or coach...his favorite college athletes are T.J. Ford and Hollis Price...favorite pro athlete is Allen Iverson.

Keith Foster

Keith...R.J. Reynolds High...6-8, 220...post...coached by Howard West...as senior, averaged 14.7 points, 8.1 rebounds...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with East Carolina...Coach Gould is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Dewayne Wade...favorite pro athlete is Shaquille O’Neal...says “I feel that my hard work has paid off; this is a chance for me to test my game.”

Derek Hood

Derek...West Caldwell High...6-1, 165...guard...coached by Danny Anderson...as senior, averaged 18.3 points, 4 rebounds, 3.6 steals...as junior, averaged 16.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2 steals...as sophomore, averaged 12.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.3 steals...plans to attend Caldwell Community College...his grandfather is his role model...his favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant...says “I feel good about playing in this all-star game. I expect to gain more knowledge about the game of basketball.”

Jeff Horowitz

Jeff...South Mecklenburg High...6-9, 220...post...coached by Carey Clarke...as senior, named All-Conference, All-County...NC-SC All-Star...as junior, named All-Conference, All-County…best rebounder on team two years running...as sophomore, named Most Improved...member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Key Club...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with the College of Charleston...his father Larry Horowitz is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Carmello Anthony...favorite pro athlete is Shaquille O’Neal...says “It is an incredible honor to be selected to play in the all-star game, and I expect to gain friendships and bonds that will last for a long time. I expect to have a great time.”

Chris Oliver

Chris...Glenn High...6-7, 200...post...coached by Robert Fulton...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, All-Northwest, NC-SC All-Star...averaged 21.5 points, 10.7 rebounds...as junior, named All-Conference, All-County...averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds...as sophomore, averaged 7 points...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Radford University...his parents are his role models...his favorite college athlete is Carmello Anthony...favorite pro athlete is Tim Duncan...says “I feel honored to make the team, and I am excited to play in the all-star game.”

Chris Paul

Chris...West Forsyth High...6-1, 170...guard...coached by David Laton...as senior, named McDonald’s All-American, Parade All-American, Gatorade Player of the Year, North Carolina AP Player of the Year, All-Conference...averaged 28.8 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, 6 steals...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Northwest, conference and Northwest Player of the Year...averaged 22 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals...president of class three years running...Student of the Year in ‘02-’03...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Wake Forest...wants to play professional basketball...his parents are his role models...his favorite college athlete is Carmello Anthony...favorite pro athlete is Tracy McGrady...says “I feel honored, and I expect to gain more knowledge of the game from participating” as an all-star.

Landon Quick

Landon...Southwest Guilford High...6-1, 170...guard...coached by Russell Nelson...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, All-Northwest...conference and county Player of the Year...NC-SC All-Star...averaged 18.5 points, 8.5 assists, 7.1 rebounds, 3.1 steals...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, All-Northwest...averaged 17.5 points, 7.5 assists, 6.8 rebounds, 3.1 steals...as sophomore, named All-Conference...averaged 15.4 points, 5.8 assists, 5.1 rebounds...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with High Point University where he plans to major in graphic design...his favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant...says “I expect to have as much fun as possible and show everyone that this class of 2003 ball players in N.C. are the best in the country.”

Jordan Snipes

Jordan...Jordan Matthews High...6-3, 175...guard...coached by John Phillips...as senior, named All-County, All-Area, All-Conference, All-Courier Tribune Invitational Tournament...averaged 18 points, 6 rebounds, 3.3 assists...as junior, named All-County, All-Area, All-Conference...averaged 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists...as sophomore, named All-County, All-Area, All-Conference, All-Courier Tribune Invitational Tournament...averaged 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists...also quarterbacked the football team where he was All-Conference, All-Area, All-County...member FCA, president of DECA, FBLA...plans to attend Methodist College where he plans to major in business...his father is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Nick Collinson...favorite pro athlete is Jason Kidd...says “I feel very honored being chosen for such an event. Just being a part of this and playing with these great athletes is an honor in itself.”

Phillip Williams

Phillip...West Rowan High...6-7, 200...post...coached by Mike Gurley...as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, conference Player of the Year, All-West Region...averaged 17 points, 11 rebounds...as junior, named All-County, All-Conference...averaged 9 points, 7 rebounds...as sophomore, averaged 10 points, 6 rebounds...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Winthrop University...his mother Emily Fleming is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Major Applewhite...favorite pro athlete is Scottie Pippon...says “It feels great to be selected to play in the all-star game, and I hope to just have fun meeting the other guys and playing against them.”

Drew Williamson

Drew...Cummings High...6-1, 175...guard...coached by George Robinson...as senior, named NCHSAA Male Athlete of the Year... averaged 18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals...as junior, averaged 23 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals...as sophomore, averaged 19 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals...also played football where he was All-Conference three years running...member of National Honor Society, FCA, DREAM Team, Who’s Who Among High School Students...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Old Dominion University where he plans to major in sports management or business administration...would like to pursue a career as a sports agent or own his own sports store...his parents are his role models...his favorite college athlete is Chris Thomas...favorite pro athlete is Allen Iverson...says “I think it is a great opportunity to play with other players from all over North Carolina. I am looking forward to a

high level of competition.”

East Women’s Basketball

Latoya Armstrong

Latoya...Rocky Mount High...5-3, 118...guard...coached by Pam Gainey...scored 1,000 career points...as senior, named All-Conference, Southern Union Player of the Month, team MVP...averaged 15 points, 6 assists, 3.5 steals...as junior, named Big East Conference MVP...averaged 21.1 points, 4.8 assists, 3.2 steals...as sophomore, named All-Conference...averaged 10.8 points, 3.2 assists, 3 steals...recipient of AAU Sportsmanship Award...member of Art Club...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Campbell University where she plans to major in communications / theater...she wants to work in the theater and travel...her parents are her role models...her favorite college athlete is Alana Beard... says “It feels good to be selected to the all-star team. It is an honor to be recognized.”

Tameika Brooks

Tameika...Northern Durham High...5-5, 157...guard...coached by Pam Adams...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Tournament, NC-SC All-Star...team MVP and captain...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Tournament...team MVP and captain...as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-Tournament...team MVP and captain...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Winthrop University where she plans to major in sports management...her role model is Shawn Herndon...her favorite college athlete is T.J. Ford...favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan...says “I am very excited. I love the game and want to play all of the time. I think it will be a great experience. I’ll gain more knowledge of the game with some of the state’s best competitors.”

Marquetta Dickens

Marquetta...Tarboro High...5-10, 155...guard...coached by Jamie Willoughby...as senior, named All-State, NC-SC All-Star, All-Conference, conference MVP, Eastern Regional All-Tournament...averaged 21.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4 assists, 3.9 steals, 2.6 blocks...as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year and MVP, Eastern Regional MVP...as sophomore, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Eastern Regional All-Tournament...also competed in volleyball, track, and softball...member of National Honor Society, Hip Hop Club, president of Unlimited for Christ Gospel Choir...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with N.C. State where she plans to major in engineering...wants to play in the WNBA and own her own business...her mother is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Julius Hodge...favorite pro athlete is Tynesha Lewis...says “I feel honored to have been chosen to play in this event. I expect to gain from the challenge of playing with other top players in the state.”

Jennifer Honeycutt

Jennifer...Midway High...6-2, 195...forward...coached by Martin (Tony) Denning...as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, All-Dunn Daily Record Co-MVP, team captain and Co-MVP...averaged 18.1 points, 15.5 rebounds, 2 assists...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Eastern Tournament, team captain...as sophomore, named All-Conference...played volleyball where she was All-Conference two years running...member of FBLA, FCA, FFA, Bible Club, Media Club, Science Club, FLC, TSA, Beta Club, Who’s Who, Most Athletic Senior Superlative...plans to attend UNC Wilmington and major in pre-physical therapy...wants to become a physical therapist at a private practice...her brother Jason is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Alana Beard...favorite pro athlete is Chasity Melvin...says she is “extremely excited to be selected an all-star. I hope I gain the knowledge and experience needed not only to make me a better ball player, but person also.”

Cassie King

Cassie...East Wake High...6-0, 160...forward...coached by Donald Kent...as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year...as junior, named All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Conference...also played volleyball where she was All-Conference three years running and ran track...member of Monogram Club...plans to attend North Carolina Central...her mother is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Diana Taurasi...favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan...says “I feel so excited playing with other athletes with great talent. I hope to gain strength in order to play on a higher level.”

Shadea Marshall

Shadea...Rocky Mount High...5-11,153...forward...coached by Pam Gainey...as senior, named All-Conference, conference MVP...averaged 17.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3 steals...as junior, averaged 7 points, 5 rebounds...as sophomore, averaged 6 points, 4 rebounds...undecided about where she will attend college...plans to major in childcare or computers...would like to play in the WNBA...her mother and aunt are her role models...her favorite pro athletes are Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan...says “I am very excited to meet new players and to represent the East and Rocky Mount Sr. High School.”

Tenisha McArthur

Tenisha...Red Springs High...5-11, 158...forward...coached by Eva Patterson-Heath...scored 1,766 career points...as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, conference and county Player of the Year, conference tournament and regional MVP...averaged 20 points, 9.7 rebounds...as junior, named All-Conference, conference Player of the Year...averaged 17.5 points...as sophomore, named All-Conference...also competed in track, volleyball and cross country...member of Beta Club, secretary of Mu Alpha Theta Club...named Most Outstanding in Algebra II and Trigonometry...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with North Carolina A & T University where she plans to major in mathematics...wants to pursue a career as a math teacher...her mother is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Diana Taurasi...favorite pro athlete is Shameka Holdsclaw...says “ I feel very excited and blessed to have accomplished one more goal that I’ve set for myself by playing in the all-star game. I expect to meet new friends and build lasting relationships while playing with and against some of the best players in North Carolina in preparation for playing college ball.”

Megan McMahon

Megan...East Duplin High...5-8, 145...guard...coached by Jerry Hunter...as senior, named All-Conference, Jacksonville Daily News All-Area, Wilmington Morning Star All-Area, averaged 15.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 5.6 steals...as junior, named All-Conference, Jacksonville Daily News All-Area, Wilmington Morning Star All-Area, conference Player of the Year...team MVP...averaged 17.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 5.1 steals...as sophomore, named All-Conference, Jacksonville Daily News All-Area...averaged 14.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 4.1 steals...also competed in volleyball and softball...member of FCA...undecided about where she will attend college...plans to major in physical education...would like to pursue a career as a teacher and coach...her role model is God...her favorite college athlete is Raymond Felton...favorite pro athlete is Tamika Holesklaw...says “ I am very excited to have been selected to play in the all-star game. I will enjoy playing with other outstanding players, and they will challenge me to do my best. I hope to improve my skills in a game I love.”

Cherie Mills

Cherie...Ayden-Grifton High...6-4, 260...center...coached by Johnny Davis...scored 2,351 career points, made 1,278 career rebounds, and had 578 career blocks...as senior, named Kinston Free Press Player of the Year and Daily Reflector Player of the Year...averaged 27.6, 14.7 rebounds, 7.4 blocks...as junior, averaged 25.2 points, 12.8 rebounds...as sophomore, averaged 22.4 points, 13.6 rebounds...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with East Carolina where she plans to major in exercise and sports science...wants to play professionally...her parents William and Angela Mills are her role models...her favorite college athlete is Simone Augustus…favorite pro athlete is Shaquille O’Neal...says “It’s an honor to be chosen to play in the all-star game.”

Courtney Williams

Courtney...Seventy-First High...6-2, 180...center...coached by Tracie Taylor...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region...selected as NC-SC All-Star...ranked # 7 senior in N.C. by Hoop and Dreams...averaged 13.8 points, 7.8 rebounds...as junior, named All-Conference...All-Holiday Classic Tournament...team Most Improved Player...averaged 18.3 points, 10 rebounds...as sophomore, named All-Conference...three-time Coca-Cola Scholar Athlete...named Gatorade Will to Win Athlete...plans to attend UNC Charlotte where she will major in chemistry...wants to go to medical school and pursue a career as an anesthesiologist or neurologist...her role model is Pat Summit...her favorite college athlete is Iciss Tillis...favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan...says “I feel really honored and excited about playing. I’m expecting to gain new friends as well as some great practice and some pointers on helping improve my game even more by playing with some of the best in the state.”

West Women’s Basketball

Carleena Costner

Carleena...Huss High...5-9, 126...guard…coached by Jan Wiggins...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Gazette, All-Observer, team MVP...NC-SC All-Star...Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Athlete of the Year...averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 steals...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Gazette, All-Observer, team MVP...averaged 19.5 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 6 steals...as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-Gazette, team MVP...averaged 18 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals...also competed in cross country where she was All-Conference and team MVP...member of Beta Club, NVTHS, Who’s Who, president of Spanish Club...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Appalachian State where she plans to major in computer science...wants to pursue a career as a software engineer...her grandmother is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Alana Beard...favorite pro athlete is Tracy McGrady...says “I am grateful to be chosen, and I expect to gain friendships from other players and experience from playing with other collegiate athletes.”

Danielle Edwards

Danielle...Glenn High...5-10, 190...forward...coached by Marty Stanley...2nd leading scorer in school history with 1,389 career points...leading rebounder in school history with 1030 career rebounds...as senior, named team MVP, Greensboro News and Record All-Area, Winston-Salem Journal All-Northwest, Mary Garber Holiday Classic MVP...as junior, named All-Conference, team MVP, Winston-Salem Journal All-Northwest...as sophomore, named All-Conference, team MVP...All-Academic Team...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Appalachian State where she plans to major in communications...wants to pursue a career as a professional basketball player or as a sports broadcaster...her sister Kelia Edwards is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Diana Tuarasi...favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan...says “I feel great about the all-star game. I plan on gaining more knowledge about the game and how well I play with and against others I haven’t played with or against before. It is an honor to be selected to play.”

Brittany Hendly

Brittany...High Point Central High...5-5, 135...guard...coached by Kenny Carter...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, All-Northwest, conference Player of the Year...averaged 13.6 points, 5.1 assists...member of Beta Club...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Asheville where she plans to major in mass communications...her role model is Coach Carter...her favorite college athlete is Luke Walton...favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan...says “I am excited. I would like to gain new friends and have a good time playing in the all-star game.”

Camille Little

Camille...Carver High...6-2, 163...forward...coached by Gerald Carter...scored over 2,100 career points and made over 1,000 rebounds...as senior, named McDonalds All-American, Nike All-American, All-State, All-Conference, conference Player of the Year, Gatorade Player of the Year, Northwest Player of the Year, High Point Player of the Year...as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Northwest, conference Player of the Year...as sophomore, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Northwest, conference Player of the Year, AP Co-Player of the Year...member of National Honor Society...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Chapel Hill...her role model is Robert Little...her favorite college athlete is Diana Taurasi...favorite pro athlete is Vince Carter...says of playing in the all-star game: “I am excited about being with my friends and showing our talents.”

Erin May

Erin...McDowell High...6-1, 165...center...coached by Mike Silver...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region, All-Tournament, Citizen-Times All-WNC...averaged 11.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.4 steals...64 blocked shots...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Tournament, named team’s Best Frontcourt Player...averaged 9.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.9 steals...40 blocked shots...as sophomore, averaged 6.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1 steal...38 blocked shots...also competed in volleyball, where she was named conference Player of the Year and team MVP and captain, and softball...McDowell High Female Athlete of the Year...member of National Honor Society, Junior Civitans, House of Representatives, FCA...plans to attend Western Carolina...her mother is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Diana Taurasi...favorite pro athlete is Sue Byrd...says she is honored to be selected to play in the all-star game and that she hopes “to gain experience and friendships while competing with the best basketball players in North Carolina.”

Mary Hall McArver

Mary Hall...Forestview High...5-9, 148...forward...coached by Lynn Rhymer...as senior, named All-Conference, conference Co-Player of the Year, All-Charlotte Observer, Gaston Gazette and Observer Player of the Year, NCHSAA All-State, NC-SC All-Star...broke 2 state 3-point records...averaged 25 points...as junior, All-Conference, conference Player of the Year, Lincoln Bank Holiday Classic MVP...as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-Region, Gaston Gazette and Observer Player of the Year...member of National Honor Society, BETA Club, Student Council, co-editor of the yearbook, Junior Marshall...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Chapel Hill...says “It’s a good and exciting opportunity, and I’m honored to be selected an all-star. I expect to gain more experience against and with the top talent in the state. It will be fun to play along with great players that I probably am most often playing against.”

Emily Paffrath

Emily...Mitchell High...6-2, 150...center...coached by Bruce Woody...as senior, 2A State Championship MVP, Conference Tournament MVP, Western N.C. Player of the Year...averaged 17.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 5 blocks, 2.9 steals...as junior, named All-Conference, conference MVP, All-Western N.C....broke school rebounding and blocked shots records...averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds, 5.7 blocks...as sophomore, named All-Conference, conference MVP Ashe County Christmas Tournament MVP...averaged 12 points, 9 rebounds, 4.3 blocks...also competed in volleyball, where she holds school blocking and kill records, and track and field, where she hold conference records in 200m and triple jump...member of FCA, National Honor Society, Senior Class President, student council, community outreach with local kindergarten...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Wingate where she plans to major in elementary education...wants to become an elementary school teacher...her brother Preston Paffrath is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Nick Collison...favorite pro athlete is Kenyon Martin...says “I am very proud to be selected to play in the all-star game. I hope to gain close friendships and be able to play with top caliber athletes.”

Katie Ralls

Katie...Ledford High...5-5, 125...guard...coached by John Ralls...over 1,100 career points, 500 career assists, 400 career rebounds, 350 career steals...as senior, named All-County, county Player of the Year, Winston-Salem Journal All-Northwest, Greensboro News and Record All-Area, CCC Player of the Year...as junior, named All-County, Winston-Salem Journal All-Northwest, Greensboro News and Record All-Area, CCC Player of the Year...as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-County...also played volleyball, where she was twice-named All-Conference, and soccer...member of BETA Club...twice-named Most Versatile Athlete of School...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with High Point University...her father is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Alana Beard...favorite pro athlete is Sue Bird...says “It is an honor to be selected to play with some of the best players in the state.”

Marquita (Tootie) Smith

Tootie...Asheville High...5-10, 143...forward...coached by Sonita Gibbs...as senior, named All-Conference, conference Player of the Year, conference tournament MVP, sectional All-Tournament...State Championship Player of the Game...scored 400 points, had 126 rebounds, 76 steals, 104 assists...as junior, scored 456 points, had 136 rebounds, 68 steals, 50 assists...as sophomore, scored 320 points, had 192 rebounds, 15 steals, 56 assists...also competed in track...undecided about where she will attend college...plans to pursue a career as a lawyer...her mother is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Diana Tausari...favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan...says she is “proud to represent my high school; it is a great way to end my high school college career.”

Leslie Young

Leslie...Pisgah High...5-10, 155...forward...coached by Tom Nix...holds school record for most points with 1,710 and free throw percentage with 83%...as senior, named All-Western, WHC Player of the Year, Blue-White All-Star...averaged 16.4 points, 5.4 rebounds...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Western, WHC All-Tournament, Best in the West Pick...averaged 19 points, 7.4 rebounds...as sophomore, named team MVP, WHC Player of the Year, All-Western, Best in the West Pick...averaged 21 points, 10 rebounds...also played volleyball and soccer...member of National Honor Society, FCA, SADD, Pep Club, Orion Show Choir...N.C. Scholar, U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Asheville...her parents are her role models...her favorite college athlete is Diana Taurasi...favorite pro athlete is Mia Hamm...says “I feel honored to be chosen to participate in something I truly love. I will be gaining experience and learning from some of the future’s brightest women athletes.”

East Men’s Team

Reggie Peace

East head coach is 96-85 in seven seasons at Lee County High…team was 25-5 last season, winning conference regular season and tournament titles and winning the regional championship…also coached at B.L. Smith High and Southeast Guilford High…teams have won 2 conference regular season titles, 2 conference tournament titles, and have made 6 state playoff appearances, twice finishing as state runner-up…named Conference Coach of the Year in 1995 and 2003…has also coached football…native of Oxford, NC…graduate of J.F. Webb High where he lettered in track, basketball and football and was named the school’s Most Outstanding Athlete…1984 graduate of Guilford College where he played football…is married to Jeanette Tyner Peace and they have 2 children, R.J., 16, and Jenee´, 13. He is very involved with the N.C. Basketball Association and served as its 2002-2003 president…his coaching philosophy: “I have high expectations of my players and believe that character, discipline, hard work, and tough defense should be the foundation to building a team.”

Reuben Godfrey

East assistant coach is 131-145 in 11 seasons at Currituck High…team was 11-11 last season…teams have won 1 conference tournament title and made 4 state playoff appearances…recipient of NCHSAA Homer Thompson – Eight Who Make a Difference Award in 2000…also served as an assistant football coach and as an assistant basketball coach, including the 1980 state championship team…native of Pasquotank, NC…attended P.W. Moore High where he ran track and played on the 1968 4A co-state championship football team…1970 graduate of Northeastern High where he competed in track, wrestling and played on the 1969 3A state championship football team…1974 graduate of Elizabeth City State University…holder of 2 M.S. degrees from Hampton University…says “I’m thankful for the opportunity to coach such a fine group of young men and to have another opportunity to represent Currituck County High School and my fellow coaches in the Northeastern Coastal Athletic Conference. I know this will be a very rewarding experience for me.”

West Men’s Team

John Phillips

West head coach is 315-190 in 19 seasons at Jordan-Matthews High…team was 18-10 last season…teams have won 4 conference regular season titles, 3 conference tournament titles, and made 15 state playoff appearances, reaching the regionals 4 times and winning regional championships twice…also served as an assistant football coach as both a defensive coordinator (1984-1992) and offensive coordinator (1995)…teams compiled a career record of 90-28 in football and won 5 conference titles in 10 years...native of Pinehurst, NC…1977 graduate of Chatham Central High where he played football and basketball, and baseball on the 1976 state title team…1981 graduate of Elon College…says “Coaching in this game is a reflection of the great kids I have had the good fortune to coach and also on the mentors who molded me and the assistant coaches who helped me immensely. My father also instilled in me by example a passion for coaching.”

Butch Blalock

West assistant coach is 29-24 in 2 seasons at Highland School of Technology…team was 15-11 last season…compiled a career record of 180-95 in 12 seasons…also coached at Hunter Huss High…teams have won 3 conference regular season titles, 2 conference tournament titles, and made 8 state playoff appearances…twice named Conference Coach of the Year…named to Kings Mountain Hall of Fame in 2002…twice coached in the Charlotte High School Pro-Am All-Star Game…native of Rock Hill, SC…1974 graduate of Kings Mountain High where he played basketball and track…1978 graduate of Tennessee Tech…played for the West in the 1974 All-Star basketball game…says “I deem it as a distinct honor to coach in the East-West All-Star Game. Having played in the game, it feels I have come full circle. I am very appreciative and humbled by this honor, as I was in 1974.”

COACHES

East Women’s Team

Edith Styron

West head coach is 157-154 in 13 seasons at East Carteret High…team was 8-15 last season…compiled a career record of 327-227 over 23 seasons…also coached at West Carteret High…her teams have won 8 conference regular season titles, 3 conference tournament titles, and made 21 state playoff appearances…named Conference Coach of the Year in 1992 and 2000…native of Morehead City, NC…1971 graduate of East Carteret High where she was a cheerleader…1975 graduate of East Carolina University…Masters from ECU in 1976…says “After teaching for 26 years and coaching for 24 years, I never expected to receive an honor like this. Coaching has always been a real pleasure for me. Having the opportunity to coach in an all-star game is the ‘icing on the cake’! Thanks for giving me the opportunity.”

Grover Battle

West assistant coach has compiled a career record of 287-80 in his 14 seasons at Northern Nash…team was 17-5 last season…his teams have won 6 conference regular season titles, 5 conference tournament titles, and have advanced to the state playoffs 13 times…1998 and 1999 teams were ranked nationally…1998 team went 27-1 on way to the state title…8 times named Conference Coach of the Year and 6 times named Area Coach of the Year…also assistant football coach on team that went 10-1 last season…native of Tarboro, NC…1973 graduate of Tarboro High where he played football, including in the 1973 North-South All-State Game in Greenville, NC, and ran track, where he won All-American Honorable Mention honors…1977 graduate of North Carolina Central University where he played football…says “I feel honored and blessed to have this opportunity to participate in this prestigious all-star event.”

West Women’s Team

Tommy Edwards

West head coach is 357-134 in his 18 seasons at Bunker Hill High…team was 19-9 last season…compiled a career record of 486-212 in 30 seasons…his teams have won 6 conference regular season titles, 5 conference tournament titles, and made 17 state playoff appearances, including state runner-up in 1989…named Southern District VII 2A Coach of the Year 5 times, Midwest 2A 2002 Coach of the Year, 1997 Unifour Area Coach of the Year, and 2001 All-Piedmont Coach of the Year…has coached the Alexander / Catawba County women in the Catawba River All-Star Shootout…also coached Golf at Bunker Hill High…native of Newton, NC…1969 graduate of Newton-Conover High where he was team captain on the basketball team and an All-Conference shortstop on the baseball team…1973 graduate of N.C. State University…says “I feel very honored to have been selected and recognized by the NCCA. Over the years, I have been very blessed to have worked with many outstanding athletes and coaches. Thank you for helping my career to be a successful one!”

Marty Stanley

West assistant coach is 264-202 in his 18 seasons at Glenn High…his teams have won 3 conference regular season titles, 1 conference tournament title, and made 13 state playoff appearances…6 twenty win seasons and 5 times in the sectional finals…named Conference Coach of the Year in 1988 and 1998…coach of Mary Garber Holiday Classic Champions in 1990,1994, and 2002…has served as Athletic Director since 1989…also coached football and softball…native of Winston-Salem, NC…1975 graduate of Edgewood High where he played football, baseball, and basketball and was named MVP of the NC Christian School State Basketball Championship, which his team won…named 1975 school Athlete of the Year…1979 graduate of Appalachian State University…married to wife, Monica, and they have 2 daughters – Meghan, 17, and Kirby, 13…says “It is truly an honor to be selected to coach in the East-West game. The most difficult process is the player selections because any way you go there are going to be a couple of good players left off the team. I’m sure it will be a wonderful experience and I look forward to working with Coach Edwards and the team.”