Bishop O’Connell High School boys basketball players Paul Lewis and Christian May were chosen Division I private-school first-team all-state in Virginia for their performance during the 2021-22 season.
In girls Division I basketball, O’Connell’s Keira Scott was chosen second team all-state.
In the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, Lewis and May were chosen second-team all-league, with teammates Del Jones and Cavan Reilly making third team.
In WCAC girls basketball, Scott and O’Connell’s Sophia Carlisle were selected third team all-league.
* Washington-Liberty High School junior guard James McIntyre was chosen Class 6 second-team all-state in boys basketball.
McIntyre was one of the team’s top scorers this past sesaon when he helped W-L win the Liberty District tournament, finish second in the 6D North Region tourney and advance to the quarterfinals of the Virginia High School League Class 6 state tourney.
*Brian Weiser, James McIntrye and Elijah Hughes from Washington-Liberty High School and Kobe Davis and Lorenzo Cole of Wakefield were chosen to play in the annual Nova Challenge all-star boys basketball games March 20 at Fairfax High School.
After a two-year hiatus because of COVID, the Nova Challenge returned with three all-star games.
The seventh even showcased the top public-school boys players from Loudoun, Fairfax, Arlington and Prince William counties and the city of Alexandria.
There also was a slam dunk and three-point shooting contest.