Allen Graves of Ponchatoula and Chloe Larry of Parkway are the standouts on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A all-state basketball teams, both leading their teams to LHSAA Division I Non-Select titles for the second consecutive year. Graves, at 6-foot-10, averaged 20.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists, while Larry, a 5-7 guard, averaged 19.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and four blocked shots per game.

By the Numbers
  • Allen Graves averaged 20.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists
  • Chloe Larry averaged 19.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and four blocked shots per game
State of Play
  • Graves was voted the outstanding player for the boys squad, and Larry was selected as the top player on the girls team
  • Parkway’s Gloria Williams and Liberty’s Brandon White claimed coach of the year honors on the 5A squad
  • Parkway had a 26-7 record and a second consecutive title under Williams' leadership, and Liberty claimed the school’s first LHSAA basketball title and finished 25-3
What's Next

High school basketball fans eagerly await the performance of Graves and Larry as they advance to their collegiate careers, with expectations high given their exceptional skills and achievements on the court.

Bottom Line

Allen Graves and Chloe Larry's stellar performances secured their positions as outstanding players on the Class 5A all-state basketball teams, underlining their impact on their respective teams and their bright futures at the collegiate level.