Otey, Carroll, Todd tabbed for post-season notice
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For the second time, Bryant Lady Hornets senior Jakeria Otey has been named Class 7A all-State.
Otey joined senior Lauren Carroll and freshman Raija Todd in earning post-season honors for their performances in the 2014-15 basketball season.
Otey was named to the all-State Tournament team and all three were named all-conference in the 7A/6A-Central.
Otey led the team in scoring with a 15.6 points per game average. She was also the second leading scorer in the league during conference play. She averaged 5.1 rebounds per game and hit 72 percent at the free-throw line. Her season high scoring was 31 points against Alma. She also scored 23 in the Lady Hornets’ 64-59 win in overtime against Bentonville in the first round of the Class 7A State Tournament.
Carroll averaged 12.3 points and a team-high 6.3 rebounds per game. She hit 71 percent from the free-throw line. She had 19 in the win over Bentonville.
Todd, a starter as a freshman, scored 8.7 points per game and averaged 2.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. She shot 65 percent from the line and had a season-high 16 points against Mount St. Mary Academy.
The Lady Hornets finished 15-13 overall on the season including the State tourney win before ending their season with a 56-41 loss to Little Rock Central.
