Will Braun-Duin
Handley — Sophomore
BASKETBALL: Led area in scoring (26.4 points per game), steals (2.3) and free throw percentage (87.4). Ranked 2nd in rebounds (6.4), assists (3.3) and 3-point percentage (44.6, his 90 makes were 36 more than anyone else) and 4th in field goal percentage (53.4). Class 4 All-State First Team. Region 4D, Northwestern District and Winchester Star Player of the Year.
BASEBALL: The shortstop led area in batting average (.475; 19 of 40) and OBP (.563). Also had 12 RBIs. Northwestern District Second Team.
Micah Carlson
Sherando — Senior
FOOTBALL: Quarterback led area in passing yardage (1,588; 113-177 passing) and TDs (18) and threw 10 interceptions. Ranked 3rd in area in rushing yardage (1,009; 149 attempts, 6.8 average) and tied for 2nd in rushing TDs (19). Third in area in points (116). Region 4D Offensive Player of the Year and First Team. Northwestern District Second Team.
As a punter, Carlson led area in attempts (25), yards (1,055) and average (42.2). Region 4D and Northwestern District Second Team.
OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Class 4: 2nd in discus (All-State) and tied for 6th in HJ (6-0). Region 4D: 2nd in disc and tied for 3rd in HJ. Posted area’s best mark in disc (161-10) and No. 3 mark in triple jump (41-5). Will compete for Frostburg State.
BASKETBALL: Averaged 1.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.
Owen Neal
James Wood — Sophomore
BASEBALL: Catcher and third baseman ranked 3rd in area in RBIs (24), scored 17 runs, had a .447 OBP and batted .297 (19 of 64). Region 4D Second Team and Northwestern District First Team designated hitter.
FOOTBALL: The quarterback led area in completions (116-220 passing) and ranked 2nd in passing yardage (1,568). Had 7 TDs and 9 interceptions. Ranked 6th in area in rushing yardage (724; 121 attempts, 6.0 average) and tied for 5th with 9 rushing TDs. Tied for 8th in area in points (54). Northwestern District Honorable Mention.
Jaishaun Offutt
Handlley — Senior
FOOTBALL: The tackle helped the Judges average area-bests in points (43 per game) and total offense (376.4 yards per game). Class 4 All-State, Region 4D and Northwestern District First Team. Will play for Wake Forest.
On defense, the lineman had 24 tackles (11.5 for loss), 2 sacks and 1 forced fumble. Region 4D Honorable Mention.
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Class 4: Repeated as Class 4 state champion in shot put (56-6). Region 4D: Champion in SP (facility record 55-9).
OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Class 4: 3rd in shot put (All-State). Region 4D: Champion in SP. Posted area’s best mark in SP (58-8).
BASKETBALL: Averaged 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
Tanner Sipe
Clarke County — Senior
FOOTBALL: As a cornerback, Sipe had 37 tackles (19 solo) and 3 interceptions. Region 2B and Bull Run District First Team. Will play for Bridgewater.
As a quarterback, had 70 carries for 465 yards (6.6 average) and 7 TDs (7th in area). Completed 28 of 50 passes for 5 TDs and 5 interceptions. Region 2B and Bull Run First Team All-Purpose selection.
BASKETBALL: Ranked 5th in area in points per game (10.7), 4th in rebounding (5.8) and tied for 7th in steals (1.7). Made 66 percent of free throws (19 of 29). Winchester Star Honorable Mention.