Three locals named to West All-Star boys’ basketball roster

ALL-STAR: Huntington’s 6-foot-6 center Decedric Webb is one of three local players chosen to play in the East-West boys’ basketball All-Star game. (Photo by JOHN PENROD, Journal Sports)

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Three boys’ basketball players from Shreveport-Bossier have been named to compete in the East-West Louisiana High School Basketball Coaches Association All-Star game.

Malaki Thomas of Calvary Baptist, Huntington’s Decedric Webb and Jayden Easter from Booker T. Washington will play in the game, slated for March 18 at Louisiana Christian University in Pineville. Tipoff for the game is set for 3 p.m.

The West squad will be led by head coach Tony Clark of Thibodaux and assisted by Cornell Scott from Ellender and Dexter Washington of Hamilton Christian.

Here is the full West roster:

Malaki Thomas, Calvary Baptist

Decedric Webb, Huntington

Jayden Easter, BTW

Jabbari Barry, Barbe

Zion McCoy, Northside

Devion Lavergne, North Central

Jamaria Clark, Doyline

Landon Strother, Fairview

Kialen Phillips, Breaux Bridge

Richard Hampton Ellender

Isaiah Howard, Port Allen

Omarion Layssard, Northwood-Lena

Malachi Evans, Hamilton Christian

Terrance James, Gibsland-Coleman