Aubrey senior Cart may, left, and ponder senior tyler long are the denton-record-chrinicle's 2022-23 all area boys basketball co most valuable players

Co-Most Valuable Player: Carter May, Aubrey, Sr.

May was at the center of the Chaparrals' success this season in making their deepest playoff run in program history amid a 30-win season. The senior forward averaged team-highs of 16.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game as a dependable presence on both ends of the floor. May earned District 11-4A's MVP honor along with a TABC all-region nod for his efforts and is committed to play college basketball at Howard Payne.

Coach of the Year: Kyle Smith, Aubrey

Smith led the Chaparrals to a 30-7 season, a share of the District 11-4A title and the program's deepest-ever playoff run. Aubrey had never previously advanced beyond the second round of the postseason but made it to the fourth round this year before falling to No. 2-ranked Dallas Carter in a regional semifinal bout. Smith deftly integrated some talented young players with a core group of seniors to great success.

Branden West, Aubrey, Jr.

West was a dependable two-way contributor for the Chaparrals who played a key role in their deepest-ever playoff run. The junior multi-sport athlete averaged 10.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game as he took home first team all-district honors.

Second Team

Elijah Herron, Aubrey, Soph.: 13.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game in district, District 11-4A Co-Newcomer of the Year.

Tay Ross, Aubrey, Sr.: 7.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game, first team all-district, often tasked with guarding other teams' best player.

Best of the rest

Gavin Barnes, Aubrey, Jr.

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