Knox Central senior Jonathan Barger and Clay County junior Cheyenne Madden captured the top billings during the first-ever 13th Region Media Awards.

Barger was named Boys Player of the Year after guiding the Panthers to a 24-8 record and a 51st District championship while averaging 19 points per game. This marks the third Player of the Year award Barger has won the past two weeks. He was also named as the 13th Region Boys Coaches Association Player of the Year and the KABC’s 13th Region Player of the Year.

Madden turned in a stellar season for the Lady Tigers by guiding them to a 31-6 record along with winning the 13th Region championship for the fourth straight season. She finished the season with an 18.4 scoring average.

North Laurel coach Brad Sizemore was named Boys Coach of the Year after guiding the Jaguars to their first-ever 13th Region championship and a 21-14 record during first season.

South Laurel freshman Zac Baxter was named Boys Newcomer of the Year. His Cardinals only posted an 11-22 record, but he helped guide South Laurel back to the 13th Region Boys Tournament.

James Burchell was named as the Girls Coach of the Year after guiding his team to an unbeaten record against 13th Region teams for the fourth straight season while Brooklyn Massingill took home Girls Newcomer of the Year honors.

Joining Barger on the First All Media Boys Team are Corbin’s Travis Smith, Harlan County’s Tyler Brewer, North Laurel’s Marcus Carson and Barbourville’s Tanner Broughton.

Second All Media Boys Team members are Clay County’s Tyler McDaniel, Pineville’s John Simpson, South Laurel’s Jeff Hale, Clay County’s Zach McGeorge and Bell County’s Kyle Lee.

Third All Media Boys Team members are Middlesboro’s Cameron Rancher, Knox Central’s Tobie Merida, South Laurel’s Zac Baxter, North Laurel’s Jake Allen and Barbourville’s Josh Hildebrand.

Honerable Mention members are Whitley County’s Aaron Petrey, Harlan County’s Chad Massengill, Clay County’s Kody Reed, Whitley County’s Michael Powers, Harlan County’s Alex Sergent, North Laurel’s Ethan Eversole, Corbin’s Zach Farley, Jackson County’s Justin Fox, Knox Central’s Matthew Barger, Bell County’s Ryan Cox, Clay County’s Steven Wagers, Clay County’s Zac Kemp, Willaimsburg’s Jarod Barton, Harlan County’s Aaron Caldwell, Clay County’s Stephon Lyttle, North Laurel’s Kendrick Henson, Harlan’s Chris Begley, Knox Central’s TJ Kelly, Williamsburg’s Cameron Smoak, Bell County’s Tanner Lefevers and South Laurel’s Matt Slavey.

Joining Madden on the First All Media Girls Team are Clay County’s Alisha Mitchell, Harlan County’s Miranda Davenport, Bell County’s Maci Morris and Whitley County’s Brandi Smith. Second All Media Girls Teams are Harlan’s Ashley Mullins, North Laurel’s Ashley Woolum, Corbin’s Miranda Wilson, South Laurel’s Macy Clontz and Whitley County’s Sierra Anderson. Third All Media Team members are Harlan County’s Brooklyn Massengill, Clay County’s Morgan Chestnut, South Laurel’s Taylor Arthur, Knox Central’s Jenna Mills and North Laurel’s Sam Proffitt.

Honerable Mention members are Corbin’s Kayla Wilson, Clay County’s TaLaura Mathis, Whitley County’s Bethany Powers, Clay County’s Sabrina Smith, Knox Central’s Shakira Gregory, North Laurel’s Kayla Bruner, Middlesboro’s Anajae Stephney, Harlan County’s Kalee Carroll, Whitley County’s Sabrina Sizemore, Harlan’s Madison Ball, Pineville’s Devin Enix, Bell County’s Morgan Garnett, Middlesboro’s Ashley Mason, Corbin’s Holli Disney, Williamsburg’s Carissa Conlin, North Laurel’s Ashley Boggs and Oneida Baptist’s Michelle Tebbs.

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The teams were selected based on voting by members of the media that cover the 13th Region.