Both Natchitoches Central basketball teams had outstanding seasons and that earned top NCHS players attention on the Class 5A All-State teams announced by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

Chiefs standouts Jadell Demery and Harold Remo were on the All-State boys roster while Annalise Newton represented the Lady Chiefs on the girls squad. All three are seniors. Both NCHS teams reached the state quarterfinals.

Demery, the District 1-5A MVP for the league champion Chiefs, averaged 16.7 points. The 6-4 forward was a second-team All-State selection.

Remo was honorable mention, as was Newton on the girls All-State team.

Kyndall Graham of girls 1-5A champion Huntington made the All-State first team. Other 1-5A players joining Newton on the honorable mention list were Skylar Branch of Haughton, Shiloh Brokenberry from Captain Shreve and Kaylie Dupree of Huntington.

On the boys All-State honorable mention, the only 1-5A player included along with Remo was Kevin White of Airline.

First-team all-district players are eligible for consideration for All-State honors. Twelve LSWA members who cover high school sports select the all-state teams. Former Natchitoches Times sports editor LaMar Gafford is on the LSWA All-State Committee.