Boys All-City basketball team

Coach of the Year: Jerome Collins, Federal Way

MVP: Jalen McDaniels, Federal Way, Forward, Sr.

McDaniels was the leading scorer for the Eagles, averaging 17 points per game during the regular season. On a team where numerous players could take over each night, McDaniels was the most consistent. The 6-foot-10 San Diego State commit caused problems for teams on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. His shot-blocking and rebounding abilities were always in the back of opposing players’ minds. And don’t let his tall, lanky frame fool you; he could also handle the ball well and wasn’t afraid to play away from the rim. His turnaround jump shot was devastating all season.

1st Team

Darius Anderson, Thomas Jefferson, Forward, Sr.

Anderson will go down as one of the best big men to ever step foot on Jefferson’s campus. He was the team’s leading scorer this season, averaging 15.8 points a game. As the second-tallest player on the court for the Raiders at 6-foot-6, he was a force under the rim and beyond the arc. His range made him a tough player for anyone in the league to guard.

Ferron Flavors, Federal Way, Guard, Sr.

When the Eagles needed clutch baskets, they turned to Flavors. He was the most proficient 3-point shooter on the team and the second-highest-scoring player at 14.3 points per game. He had plenty of big games when the team needed him, including a 31-point performance against Woodinville in the regional round of the state playoffs.

Gio Jackson, Todd Beamer, Guard, Sr.

Jackson was the leading scorer for the Titans this past season with 16.3 points per game. The 5-foot-11 guard was never shy about driving into the paint and taking on taller players. He could knock down the 3-pointer, making it tough for defenders to guess what he had in mind. He was also an unselfish player, often finding the best shot instead of taking his own.

D’Jimon Jones, Federal Way, Guard, Sr.

At least one coach in the South Puget Sound League Northwest would say that limiting Jones and Flavors was the actual key to beating the Eagles. Jones was the other player for the Eagles that always seemed to come up with a big shot late in games. His athleticism also made him top-notch defender. Against Curtis in the SPSL championship, it was his clutch block that sealed the victory.

Patrick Kennedy, Todd Beamer, Forward, Sr.

When you watch Kennedy play, you’d think he was much taller than the 6-foot-2 listing on the team’s roster. He always seemed to be inside, hauling in rebounds on the defensive and offensive boards. But just because he liked to work inside didn’t mean it was a good idea to leave him alone behind the arc: He was the team’s second-leading scorer behind Jackson.

2nd Team

Christian Jones, Federal Way, Sr.

Rashon Slaughter, Decatur, Jr.

Alex Sommerfield, Thomas Jefferson, Sr.

Marcus Stephens, Federal Way, Jr.

Tarence Taylor, Thomas Jefferson, Sr.

Girls All-City basketball team

Coach of the Year: Corey Alexander, Todd Beamer

MVP: Nia Alexander, Todd Beamer, Guard, Sr.

Alexander did it all for the Titans this season. She led the team in points at 15.6 per game and averaged six assists, five rebounds and five steals a game. Her ability to hit 3-pointers was key for the Titans as she knocked down over 60 percent of them. The University of San Francisco commit’s evolution from a slasher to an all-around player made her one of the most feared players to guard in the state. Few can bring the same skills to the table as Alexander.

1st Team

Darion Brown, Todd Beamer, Center, Jr.

Brown was only Beamer’s sixth-leading scorer, but don’t let that stat fool you into believing she couldn’t be an offensive leader when called upon. With many of her teammates struggling to find the basket in the state regional against Eastlake, it was Brown who led the team with 15 points on 7-9 shooting. Brown’s biggest contribution, however, was her ability to rebound from the center position.

Jahpera McEachin, Todd Beamer, Guard, Jr.

McEachin caught fire late in the season as possibly the team’s best defender. She was often tasked with guarding the best players on the other team, and she often shut them down. Beyond her defensive capabilities, McEachin was also a threat from beyond the arc. She was the team’s fifth-leading scorer, averaging 6.8 points per game.

Bria Rice, Todd Beamer, Guard, Sr.

Rice has the ability to put up points in bunches, but she just generally chose not to in favor of finding the best shot for her team. The Titans offense ran through Rice: She could knock down the three-ball or drive into the paint for the layup. The University of Colorado commit also played possibly the biggest role in getting steals in the Titans’ high-pressure defensive scheme.

Makenna Woodfolk, Todd Beamer, Center, Sr.

Woodfolk was the Titans’ second-leading scorer at 12.6 points per game. At 6-foot-2, she was handful for teams trying to limit her in the paint offensively and on the glass. The University of Hawaii commit dominated the boards all season. She is capable around the arc both offensively and defensively, able to knock down shots and turn steals into fast break opportunities.

Makiya Worthy, Federal Way, Guard/Forward, Fr.

If there’s a young player to be on the lookout for in the coming years, it’s Worthy. The 5-foot-11 freshman already made her mark in the SPSL Northwest this season, leading the Eagles in scoring and rebounding. She’s not afraid to share the ball and can also pick up a couple steals a game. Look for her to only keep improving over the next three years in the North Puget Sound League.

2nd Team

Makenzie Bond, Todd Beamer, So.

Jordan Houston, Federal Way, So.

Makayla Lambert, Decatur, Jr.

Bailey Nelson, Thomas Jefferson, Sr.

Lexus Oden, Todd Beamer, Sr.