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Arkansas high school boys basketball top stars, best performances (2/26/2024)

Some of the top performances last week in Arkansas prep boys basketball

Listed below are some of the top high school boys basketball stars and best performances in the state from the past week. 

Annor Boateng, Little Rock Central 

The 6-foot-5 senior Missouri-commit poured in a game-high 23 points, including 10 in the first quarter, in the Tigers’ 62-49 win over Jonesboro.

Dallas Thomas, Little Rock Parkview

The 6-foot-9 senior Clemson signee poured in a game-high 21 points in the Patriots’ 77-50 win over eStem. He also had a team-high 32 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in an 80-59 loss to Vilonia.

Josh Lawrence, Vilonia

The 6-foot senior collected a game-high 34 points, along with 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals, in the Eagles’ 80-59 win over Little Rock Parkview.

Gavin Ellis, Valley View

The junior guard led all scorers with 20 points in the Blazers’ 62-52 double-overtime loss to Marion.

Jalen White, Marion

The senior forward turned in a monster double-double game with 16 points and 17 rebounds in the Patriots’ 62-52 double-overtime win over Valley View.

Lyndell Buckingham, Marion

The junior guard netted a team-high 18 points, and added 7 assists, in the Patriots’ 62-52 double-overtime win over Valley View.

Mikell Lewis, Marion

The junior nearly missed a double=-double with 17 points and 9 rebounds in the Patriots’ 62-52 double-overtime win over Valley View.

Dylan Friend, Bergman

The 6-foot junior guard dropped in a game-high 20 points in the Panthers’ 61-37 win over Hackett. He also tallied a game-high 24 points, with a trio of 3-pointers, in a 55-29 win over Charleston.

Sawyer Schubert, Bergman

The 6-foot-7 junior turned in 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocked shots in the Panthers’ 55-29 win over Charleston.

Noah Harrel, Booneville

The junior combo-guard tallied a team-high 23 points in the Bearcats’ 65-61 win over Lincoln.

Bryson Karber, Lincoln

The 6-1 junior guard dumped in a game-high 26 points in the Wolves 65-61 loss to Booneville.

Andrew Johnson, Lavaca

The senior guard knocked down a game-high 24 points, including 6 down the stretch in the fourth quarter, as the Golden Arrows defeated Cotter, 57-40.

Kellen Robinson, Bryant

After missing the past three weeks with an injury, the 6-goot-3 junior guard returned to pour in a game-high 24 points in the Hornets’ 67-47 win over Conway.

Cole Kirby, Brookland

The senior point guard scorched the nets for a game-high 33 points to lead the Bearcats to a 64-52 win over Clinton.

Richard High, Osceola

The senior shooting guard took charge with a game-high 18 points in the Seminoles’ 68-47 win over Melbourne.

Sam Maddox, Central Arkansas Christian

The 6-goot-2 senior scored a game-high 20 points in the Mustangs’ 56-52 win over Bald Knob.

Garner Thornton, Cutter-Morning Star

The 6-foot-4 senior took charge with a game-high 18 points, including 8 in the pivotal fourth quarter, in the Eagles’ 61-56 win over Cedar Ridge.

Trenton Johnson, County Line

The senior point-guard registered a game-high 27 points in the Indians’ 72-42 win over Omaha.

C.J. Beevers, County Line

The 6-foot-4 sophomore chipped in 22 points in the Indians’ 72-42 win over Omaha.

LeSean Gamble, Marianna

The 6-foot-2 sophomore guard dropped in a game-high 19 points in the Trojans’ 54-53 loss to East Poinsett County.

Tayshaun Wallace, Subiaco Academy

The senior guard led all scorers with 19 points in the Trojans’ 55-37 win over Prairie Grove.

Kaedyn Grunewald, Haas Hall Bentonville

The junior finished with a game-high 20 points in the Huskies’ 66-50 loss to Yellville-Summit. He also chipped in 17 points in a 74-71 win over Ozark Mountain.

Layne Taylor, Farmington

The senior North Texas Commit dropped in a game-high 31 points, including 17 in the second quarter, in the Cardinals’ 74-52 win over Fountain Lake.

Jaxon Berry, Farmington

The 6-foot-5 senior chipped in 21 points in the Cardinals’ 74-52 win over Fountain Lake.

Landren Blocker, Little Rock Christian

The 6-foot-5 senior Louisiana Tech-commit dropped in 16 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, in the Warriors’ 75-44 win over Forrest City.

J.J. Andrews, Little Rock Christian

The 6-foot-7 sophomore phenom collected a game-high 28 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists in the Warriors’ 75-44 win over Forrest City.

Zaylin Rowland, Little Rock Mills

The 6-foot-2 junior guard poured in a game-high 27 points, along with 5 assists, in the Comets’ 82-65 win over Nashville.

Hayden Foster, Hackett

The sophomore forward hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 22 seconds left and finished with a team-high 22 points, in the Hornets’ 55-53 win over Valley Springs.

Keyton Carnahan, Valley Springs

The junior guard hit a game-high 24 points, in the Tigers’ 55-53 loss to Hackett.

Raylen Spratt, Dumas

The junior guard contributed 16 points, 7 assists and 5 steals in the Bobcats’ 57-30 win over Genoa Central.

Tommy Reddick, Dumas

The 6-foot-1 senior guard netted a game-high 23 points, along with 3 rebounds and 3 blocked shots, in the in the Bobcats’ 57-30 win over Genoa Central.

Miles Dickinson, Conway Christian

The 6-goot-5 senior scored half of his team’s points with a game-high 27, in the Eagles’ 67-54 loss to Marshall.

Payton DePriest, Marshall

The senior guard scored a team-high 18 points in the Bobcats’ 67-54 win over Conway Christian.

Bennett Wilson, Bigelow

The 6-goot-1 senior tallied a game-high 31 points in the Panthers’ 63-58 win over Izard County.

Gabe Spray, Izard County

The junior dropped in a team-high 26 points in the Cougars’ 63-58 loss to Bigelow.

Kelen Smith, Jonesboro

The 6-foot-2 junior turned in a game-high 20 points in the Golden Hurricane’s 63-51 win over Cabot.

Ty Robinson, Lake Hamilton

The 6-foot-4 senior point-guard dominated for the Wolves, with a game-high 32 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocked shots in a 70-54 win over White Hall.

Jai'Chaunn Hayes, White Hall

The 6-foot-7, 4-Star junior dropped in a team-high 22 points, with 7 rebounds and 3 assists, in the Bulldogs’ 70-53 loss to Lake Hamilton.

Jaeden Newsom, Elkins

The senior combo-guard chalked up a game-high 19 points in the Elks’ 76-56 win over Cossatot River.

Jaiden Wilson, The New School

The 6-foot senior dropped in a game-high 19, nailing 4 three-pointers, in the Cougars’ 78-21 win over Lead Hill.

Blake Williams, Jasper

The sophomore guard registered a game-high 19 points in the Pirates’ 79-55 win over Mulberry.

Ryder Scribner, Harrison

The 6-foot-3 sophomore tied for team honors with 23 points, including a 3-points and two free throws in the final 27 seconds, in the Goblins’ 88-84 overtime win over Russellville.

Lucas Paul, Harrison

The 6-foot-4 junior tied for team honors with 23 points in the Goblins’ 88-84 overtime win over Russellville.

DeMarion Lee, Springdale Har-Ber

The sensational freshman led all scorers with 23 points, including 4 dunks in the game, leading the Wildcats to an 85-63 win over Fayetteville.

Courtland Muldrew, Springdale Har-Ber

The 6-foot-3 junior guard registered 20 points in the Wildcats to an 85-63 win over Fayetteville.

Isaiah Sealy, Springdale

The 6-foot-7 junior led all scorers with 24 points in the Bulldogs’ 64-46 win over Fort Smith Northside.

Brylan Sims, Springdale

The 6-foot-4 senior chipped in 20 points in the Bulldogs’ 64-46 win over Fort Smith Northside.

Marco Smith, Fort Smith Northside

The senior shooting guard dropped in a team-high 22 points in the Grizzlies’’ 64-46 loss to Springdale.

Israel Towns-Robinson, Alma

The 6-foot-3 junior collected a double-double, with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the Airedales’ 74-56 win over Greenwood.

--Steve Andrews | @SBLiveArk