By Associated Press
In the District 1 Class 5A final, Radnor and Chester waged an epic battle at Temple’s Liacouras Center. Friday, two of the main protagonists in that battle were recognized for their outstanding seasons with spots on the Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State team.
Radnor junior Jackson Hicke landed on the second team, while Chester sophomore Larenzo Jerkins is a third-teamer. Honorees are nominated and voted on by sports writers statewide.
The 6-4 Hicke led Radnor to the state tournament by averaging 16.5 points per game. He scored 38 points to lead the Raptors to a states win over Susquehannock, the last of 23 victories on the season.
Jerkins, a 6-5 wing, average a double-double at 12.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. He was the Clippers’ leading scorer and second-leading rebounder. Jerkins’ Clippers beat Radnor in overtime of the District 1 final.