The 2024-25 high school basketball season has come to a close in Louisiana, and it was another iconic year for teams in Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas.
Only three area teams across boys and girls basketball got a shot at competing in the LHSAA Boys and Girls Marsh Madness and only one team got to taste sweet, sweet victory in the state championship game. Lafayette Christian Academy girls basketball was the lone state championship from this season, winning the Select Division III title, their fifth state championship in a row.
St. Thomas More boys basketball and JS Clark Leadership Academy girls basketball were the other two teams to make a Marsh Madness appearance. The Bulldogs ended their season in the Select Division IV semifinals while the Cougars fell short in the Select Division I state championship to St. Augustine. In total, 51 area teams made the playoffs and along the way, star players arose.
With the 2024-25 high school basketball season officially over, the Daily Advertiser sports staff has compiled an All-Metro first and second teams, as well as MVPs featuring the best boys and girls hoopers from the 337.
Boys
MVP: Kevon’te Landry, Lafayette, guard/forward
Summary: Mr. Do it all this season for Lafayette was Landry. It didn’t matter who the opponent was, Landry went into every game knowing his role, ready and willing to put the Mighty Lions on his back. The 6-foot-4 and 200-pound combo guard finished the season averaging 20 points, nine rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.5 steals, and close to two blocks per game for his team. He ended his high school career with over 1,000-career points and a Select Division I playoff appearance.
Coach of the Year: Danny Broussard, St. Thomas More
2024-25 Daily Advertiser Boys All-Metro 1st Team
- Brayhlon Artholee, Opelousas, guard/forward
- Ja’Vontre Charles, Beau Chene, guard
- Markez Davis, guard, Northwest
- Turbo Gordon, Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy, guard
- Sean Hicks, David Thibodeaux, center
- Jaiden Mitchell, Catholic-New Iberia, guard
- Jaydon Nobert, Southside, guard
- Lawrence Pickney, JS Clark Leadership Academy, guard
- Kylon Polk, guard, Loreauville
- Jarrison Reese, Church Point, guard
- Grayson Roy, St. Thomas More, forward
2024-25 Daily Advertiser Boys All-Metro 2nd Team
- Jyrin Bessard, Vermilion Catholic, guard
- Brayden Broussard, Comeaux, guard/forward
- CJ Charlot, Beau Chene, guard
- Zyon Colar, Jeanerette, guard
- Lavar Duncan, Northside, guard
- Elijah Guidry, St. Thomas More, guard
- Cayden Lancelin, Westgate, guard
- Jeremy Lawrence, Carencro, guard
- Jordan Senegal, Teurlings Catholic, center
- Jordan Stabile, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, guard
- Josh Wilson, Lafayette Christian Academy, guard
Girls
MVP: Kaliyah Samuels, Lafayette Christian Academy, forward
Summary: Without Jada Richard, the Knights turned to Kaliyah Samuels to be their go-to. The 6-foot junior put the team on her back with no hesitation as she would go on to lead her team's offense. She averaged well over double-digits per game and was one of LCA's lead rebounders. She scored 22 points in the state championship game earning her the Most Outstanding Player of the game and All-Tournament first team. Samuel's stellar performances in the playoffs helped her secure All-Metro MVP, just narrowly beating out Kira Johnson of Lafayette girls basketball.
Coach of the Year: Errol Rogers, Lafayette Christian Academy
2024-25 Daily Advertiser Girls All-Metro 1st Team
- Aeirel Amos, Northwest, guard
- Taylor Barnaba, JS Clark Leadership Academy, guard
- Stevie Brasseaux, North Vermilion, center
- Urijah Carmouche, Southside, guard
- Jarissa Bonilla-Davis, New Iberia, guard
- Justyse George, Teurlings Catholic, forward
- Kira Johnson, Lafayette, guard
- Caroline Lavergne, St. Edmund’s, guard
- Kenzie Marceaux, North Vermilion, guard
- Mi’Amor McQueen, Opelousas, guard
- Taelyn Taylor, Lafayette Christian Academy, guard
2024-25 Daily Advertiser Girls All-Metro 2nd Team
- Tris Breaux, Lafayette, forward
- Paityn Dean, Lafayette Christian Academy, guard
- Kayla Fox, Northside, guard/forward
- Kamyrn Gedward, St. Martinville, guard
- Altria Greene, Abbeville, forward
- Erianna Ned, JS Clark Leadership Academy, guard/forward
- Bra’shea Pickney, Port Barre, guard
- Hayden Quinlan, St. Thomas More, forward
- E’Mya Reese, Church Point, guard/forward
- Shanna Simien, Lafayette Christian Academy, guard
- Kate-Camille Tatman, St. Thomas More, guard
Shannon Belt covers high school sports and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow her high school and Cajuns coverage on Twitter: @ShannonBelt3. Got questions regarding HS/UL athletics? Send them to Shannon Belt at sbelt@gannett.com.
