Clements’ Leah Childress notched first-team honors when the Alabama Sports Writers Association released this year’s All-State basketball teams on Saturday.

The junior standout spearheaded a talented group of four locals who grabbed the attention of the ASWA this past season.

Clements’ Tay Tay Farrar (Class 3A — third team),

Tanner’s Skylar Townsend (Class 2A — second team) and East Limestone’s Zak Cain (Class 5A — honorable mention) were also recognized in their respective classifications.

The All-State basketball teams are handpicked by the ASWA’s prep committee, which chooses from a list of deserving — and nominated — athletes spanning seven

classifications across the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). 

The Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) is also part of the annual selection process.

Player of the Year finalists from each classification will be announced this Wednesday.

See below for full capsules on each local player spotlighted by the ASWA.

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Player: Leah Childress

Team: Clements

Year: Junior

Class: 3A

All-State Status: First Team

Highlights: Averaged 13.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists … Had 64 steals and five blocks … Class 3A All-Northwest Regional Tournament MVP … All-County … All-Area … Shot 51 percent from the field and 86 percent from the free-throw line … Team reached Final Four for second straight season … Second team (Class 3A) in 2023 … Stats do not include game against Trinity Presbyterian

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Player: Tay Tay Farrar

Team: Clements

Year: Senior

Class: 3A

All-State Status: Third Team

Highlights: Averaged 11.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists … Had 54 steals and eight blocks … Shot 60 percent from the field … Class 3A All-Northwest Regional Tournament Team … Class 3A All-State Tournament Team … All-County … All-Area … Team reached Final Four for second straight season … Stats do not include game against Trinity Presbyterian

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Player: Skylar Townsend

Team: Tanner

Year: Senior

Class: 2A

All-State Status: Second Team

Highlights: Averaged 17.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists … Had 70 steals and 12 blocks … Class 2A All-Northwest Regional Tournament Team … All-County … All-Area … 1,782 career points … North-South All-Star … Shot 54 percent from the field … Third team (Class 2A) in 2023

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Player: Zak Cain

Team: East Limestone

Year: Junior 

Class: 5A

All-State Status: Honorable Mention

Highlights: Averaged 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists … Had 66 steals … Shot 53 percent from the field … All-County … All-Area