The Monitor’s 2018 All-Area selections

SUPERLATIVES

Player of the Year: Daunte Galvan, PSJA North

Defensive Player of the Year: Rodrigo Nunez, Rio Grande City

Newcomer of the Year: Gus Sanchez, Hidalgo

Coach of the Year: David Keith, Edinburg Vela

FIRST TEAM

Elijah De La Garza, freshman, guard, Mission Veterans: De La Garza was fourth in the Valley in scoring during his debut season at 18.4 points per game. He was also the teams leader in assists.

Derek Luna, sophomore, guard, McAllen Rowe: The Monitor’s 2017 All-Area Newcomer of The Year followed up on an incredible freshman campaign with an even better 2018. He was second in The Valley in scoring this year.

Josh Sanchez, senior, forward, McAllen Memorial: this four-year starter led his team to the playoffs and was the team leader in scoring and rebounds.

Noah Sekinger, junior, forward, Edinburg Vela: this junior was the District 31-6A MVP and led his team to the area round.

Antoine Woodard, junior, forward, Edinburg High: Woodard came up huge in big games this year for the Bobcats. He was fifth in The Valley in scoring at 17.6 points per game.

SECOND TEAM

Jesus Cantu, senior, center, Edinburg High: Cantu came close to averaging a double-double with 11.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.

Jaden Conrow, junior, forward, McAllen High: this versatile big man scored 11.4 points per game and grabbed 6.9 rebounds per game.

Mauro Fernandez, junior, guard, Sharyland High: Fernandez was sixth in the Valley in scoring with 17.5 points per game on a team that largely depended on him to score.

Aaron Marroquin, sophomore, guard, Rio Grande City: Marroquin got better and better as the season went on and was a dynamo down the stretch. He can do it, score, pass and rebound. He is a natural point gaurd, but he played just about every position when needed.

Izaiah Rangel, sophomore, forward, Edinburg North: this all-around athlete led the Cougars to a District 31-6A title. He scored 11.9 points per game and grabbed 8.3 rebounds per game.