Tioga County Sports ReportSPENCER — S-VE junior Luukas Carling was named a second-team IAC South Small School Division all-star, and senior Christopher Merrick earned honorable mention recognition in recent voting by the division's coaches.
Candor's Jakobe Foster was named the divisional MVP.
FIRST TEAM
Named to the first team along with Foster were: Newfield's Malcom Jenkins and Greg Taylor, O-M's Tyler Malnoske, and Tioga's Jackson Bombard.
SECOND TEAM
Luukas Carling, junior, S-VE: Carling developed into a force for the Panthers by season's end. He averaged 12 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game
Also named to the second team were: Candor's Donald Makie and Carson Heidl, Tioga's Dominic Palmer, and Newfield's Zakieus Vaun.
Honorable Mention
Christopher Merrick, senior, S-VE: A constant whirlwind of action, Merrick averaged 8.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.8 steals per game.
Also receiving honorable mention recognition were: Tioga's James Miller, Candor's Ryan Huizinga, and Newfield's Lemur Spearks and Malachi Wright.
