The Varsity Boys’ Basketball Head Coach Dan Carney, in his 3rd year leading the Boys’ team, has been named the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference “Coach of the Year.” Coach Carney was recognized for the award at the conclusion of the TSCAC championship games on Saturday, February 23. “I’m really grateful for receiving this honor, but it truly is an award for both me and my assistant coach, Paul Jones,” said Coach Carney. “No one can do this job alone, and without Paul’s commitment and the energy he poured into our guys, we would not have seen the success that we did this year.”
Seven ACS Varsity basketball players have also been recognized and honored as TSCAC All-Stars. The ACS Boys’ team players named TSCAC All-Stars were: senior Cole Johnson (1st team), junior Ben Noble (2nd team), junior Dan Roland (honorable mention), and sophomore Landon Shivers (honorable mention). The ACS Girls’ team players named TSCAC All-Stars were: sophomore Sydney Pearson (1st team), senior Caraline Winkel (2nd team), and sophomore Cristen Winkel.
Johnson led the ACS Boys’ team in scoring, averaging 16 points a game. As point guard, Noble average 11 points a game and led the team in steals and assists. Roland and Shivers both averaged a double-double with at least 10 points and 10 rebounds a game. The 6’7″ Shivers also averaged 23 rebounds a game and led the team in blocked shots, averaging 3 a game. Pearson led the ACS Girls’ team in scoring and rebounding. The Winkel sisters were also led the team in scoring and steals.
