CHS Basketball represents at All-Region games
BY LILY WALLACE, CHS JUNIOR
With an outstanding basketball season behind them, four Clover High School basketball players represented their teams in All-Region play.
Boys All-Region honors Clover standout
Senior J’shon Watson was the team’s lone All-Region selection this season after a standout year on both sides of the ball. Known for his work ethic and leadership, Watson made key plays throughout region competition and the playoffs, helping propel the team to its first Elite Eight appearance since 2009. Fellow seniors Owen Galeota and Devin Agard also played pivotal roles in the postseason run.
Three Lady Blue Eagles earn All-Region honors
The Lady Blue Eagles were well represented on the All-Region 3-AAAAA team, with junior Clara Powell, sophomore Olivia Lewter, and senior Samara Lucas earning postseason honors following a region championship season.
Lucas, a senior and four-year varsity letter winner, was named Region 3-AAAAA Player of the Year. She led the Lady Blue Eagles in both scoring and rebounding, recording 16 double-doubles. Her dominant performance also earned her a spot on the 5A All-State Girls’ Basketball Team and selection to the prestigious North-South All-Star Game.
Powell, a junior and four-year varsity veteran, knocked down a team-high 51 three-pointers and provided steady leadership throughout the season. She will return next year as a key piece for the defending region champions.
Lewter, a sophomore and three-year letter winner, filled the stat sheet across the board. She led the team in steals, blocks, and field goal percentage, while continuing to grow as an on-court leader. With two seasons still ahead of her, she’s expected to be a major contributor moving forward.
As Watson and Lucas move on to other ventures, the lessons they have instilled in their younger teammates won’t be forgotten. And Powell and Lewter will certainly continue their excellence next year.