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2007 MACHOOPS ALL-MAC AWARDS

 

CLASS A AWARDS

 

FIRST TEAM

 

Jay Thames                        Port Huron Northern    6’9”        Junior                   Center

-Easily the Mac’s most unstoppable player in the paint. Averaged 15.9 points, 13.4 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game. Had two 20 point\20 rebound games as well as 15 double-doubles.

 

Nick Carreri                             L’Anse Creuse            6’6”        Junior                   Forward

-Played whatever role was needed for his team, which finished alone in third place in the Red. Led his squad is scoring (17.9 ppg) and rebounding (9.5 rpg). Had 30 points and 13 rebounds versus Port Huron.

 

Blake Cushingberry                   Romeo                     6’4”        Junior                   Guard\Forward

- The most versatile player and toughest match-up in the conference. Averaged 17.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.0 steals per game while shooting over 40% from three point range.

 

Kyle Hunt                                 Henry Ford II            6’2”        Junior                   Guard

- No player played better down then stretch then Hunt.  Averaged 21.7 in his last nine games. For the year 17.1 ppg in addition to over 6 rebounds and 3 assists.  Scored 36 points vs. Port Huron Northern.

 

Erik Thompson                                L’Anse Creuse North      5’11”     Junior                   Guard  

- At times carrying his team, but always willing to share the ball. Averaged 17.3 points 5.7 assists and nearly four steals a game. Scored 30 points in district win over Port Huron. Our Mac White MVP pick.

 

SECOND TEAM

 

Todd Pfromm                       Warren Cousino          6’5”        Senior                   Forward                             

- Physical inside presence with a nice touch from beyond the arc. The Patriots leading scorer averaged a double-double at 17.1 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. Had 19 points 15 rebounds vs. Madison.

 

Doug Sharples                              Romeo                     6’5”        Senior                   Forward             

-The most explosive member of the conferences best team. Averaged 14 points and 7.1 rebounds while totaling over 30 blocked shots and steals. Had 31 points against Ford II in a Bulldog victory.

 

JC Cruse                              Grosse Pointe South       6’3”        Senior                   Guard\Forward

- Senior captain and leading scorer for the 15 win Blue devils.  Averaged 15.1 points per game. Scored 24 points in wins against Eisenhower and Ford II.

 

Chris Lemm                          Chippewa Valley          5’11”     Junior                   Guard  

- Athletic and as a pure a shooter as the conference has to offer. Was the Mac Red’s regular season scoring leader at 18.0 points per game. Had a season high 34 points in opener against Port Huron.

 

Kyle Wilson                               East Detroit               5’10”     Senior                   Guard

- The coaches pick for Mac Blue MVP; Senior was the one constant for his team. Leading scorer at 14.3 ppg also the team’s leader in assists. 

 

 

THIRD TEAM

 

Glenn Bryant                              Dakota                       6’7”        Sophomore        Forward

-Extremely athletic with phenomenal upside; Bryant became the Cougars leading scorer in his first season. Averaged 14.1 points per game. Had 28 against Southfield and 20 points and 13 boards vs. Ike.

 

Ronald Wilson                     Sterling Heights          6’4”        Senior                   Forward

-Ignited a strong start for the Stallions by scoring 20 or more points six times in the teams first ten games. Finished the year averaging 16.7 points per game. Totaled 27 points and 12 rebounds vs. Ford.

 

Steve Chojnacki                     Henry Ford II             6’3”        Senior                   Forward

- Stepped into starting role and excelled early. Finished the year averaging 13.5 points a game for Mac white champs. Had 27 points in upset of Cousino and 25 points against Utica in UCS holiday shootout.

 

Dwight VanHoesen        Grosse Pointe North       6’1”        Senior                   Guard

- Averaged 16 points and 3 assists a game for the Norseman. Three year member of the varsity and twice the top scorer. Had 33 points against Harper Woods.

 

Sean Mattia                            Sterling Heights         6’0”        Senior                   Guard

-Scoring totals went down, but efficiency went up in his senior season. Point guard averaged 14.8 points per game while leading the Stallions in assists. Scored 24 points against Anchor Bay.

 

 

FOURTH TEAM

 

Jake Schirmer                                Romeo                    6’6”        Senior                   Center

-The blue collar muscle of the Bulldog frontline. Averaged 10.0 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Had double doubles at Chippewa (15 points and 10 rebounds) and Utica (16 and 12) in league play.

 

James Stallons                             Dakota                       6’6”        Senior                   Forward

- Wisconsin football commit and sharp shooting wing averaged 11.4 points per game for the late peaking Cougars.  Scored 17 points in season finale against South Lake. Topped 15 points six times.

 

Chris Blain                             Utica Eisenhower         6’5”        Senior                   Forward

- Senior emerged as the Eagles best scoring threat down the stretch. Scored 20 or more 3 times in his final 5 games. Averaged 11.7 points per game; had season high 23 points against Chippewa Valley.

 

Nick Kosovich                               Romeo                    6’1”        Junior                   Guard

- Talented junior mixed in nicely with established nucleus. Averaged 9.6 points, five assists and three rebounds per game. Scored 19 points at Fitz and had 15 points and 8 assists against Chippewa Valley.

 

Stephen Malburg                         Romeo                    6’1”        Senior                   Guard

- Defensive heart and two year co-captain of back-to-back Mac Red champs. Averaged 8.9 points, 6.1 assists and 3.5 steals per game. Had 9 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists against Utica.

 

 

FIFTH TEAM

 

P.T. Shirer                          Grosse Pointe South       6’6”        Junior                   Center

- Surprisingly nimble and versatile big man gave Devils an inside presence and second leading scorer at 11 points a night. Also a force on the glass recording three double doubles in January alone.  

 

Bernard Edwards                Warren Cousino         6’4”        Junior                   Forward

- Strong and athletic with inside out game and ability to put the ball on the floor. Averaged 12.4 points 5.3 rebounds per game.  Scored 20 vs. Denby and averaged 17 a game in the teams’ two losses to Ford.

 

Jon Goike                                     Stevenson                 6’4”        Junior                   Forward

- Despite injuries averaged over 12 points a game to lead the Titans. Versatile player can score inside and outside and has been a three year starter for Stevenson.

 

Mike Nieman                    L’Anse Creuse North      5’9”        Junior                   Guard  

- Brings energy, intensity and smooth shooting to the Crusaders back court. Averaged 12.1 points and more then three assists for LCN while guarding the oppositions best perimeter player.

 

Mike Chinneck                    Chippewa Valley         6’1”        Senior                   Guard

- Versatile guard who finished in the top three in points rebounds and assists for his team. Senior co-captain averaged 9 points and near 5 rebounds and 4 assists a game.  Had 18 points in win at Dakota.

 

 

SIXTH TEAM

 

Ryan Setter                                      Fraser                     6’4”        Senior                   Center 

- Emerged as a go-to-guy for a team that desperately needed one. Tallied multiple double-doubles en route to averaging 12.5 points per game for the youthful Ramblers.

 

Nate King                                  Henry Ford II            6’3”        Junior                   Forward

- Does all the little things it takes to win. Unselfish third option for Mac white champs. Averaged 10.2 points per game and was a force on the offensive glass, 

 

Rob Martin                            Chippewa Valley         5’11”     Senior                   Guard

- Second leading scorer for the Big Reds. Dangerous from beyond the arc.  Named most improved player in the Mac Red conference. Finished at 9.6 points per game; scored 17 points at Romeo.

 

Adam Desmet                             Anchor Bay             6’0”        Junior                   Guard

- Led the Tars in scoring at 12.5 points. Also averaged almost three steals and three assists a game for Anchor Bay.

 

Bubba Wouters                       Henry Ford II            5’8”        Junior                   Guard

- Floor leader for the Mac White Champs; controlled games with sound decision making and leadership by example. Averaged 6 points and over 5 assists a game.  Three year starter for the Falcons.

 

 

HONORABLE MENTION

 

Willie Cruz L’Anse Creuse, Adam Czerwinski Lakeview, Matt Desmet Anchor Bay, Brandon Gouch Roseville, Tracy Jackson L’Anse Creuse North,  Thomas Klonowski Stevenson, Brent Newsom Romeo, C.J. Olaynian Warren Mott, Brian Olley Macomb Dakota, Ricky Powell Warren Cousino,  Chris Robinson Utica,  Sam Seppo Port Huron, Charles Smith East Detroit, Jim Soros Grosse Pointe South, Nick Waller Grosse Pointe North

 

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