Dominating the Arches
13 Houston hoopers nominated for McDonald's All-American Games
Jan 23, 2019, 8:09 pm
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HOUSTON, TX – Today, McDonald's is supporting the next generation of basketball talent by unveiling the list of more than 800 top male and female high school seniors from across the country who have been nominated to play in the prestigious 2019 McDonald's All American Games. 13 players – 3 male and 10 female – hail from the GREATER Houston area. The local players nominated for the 2019 Games include:
- Sahvir Wheeler, Houston Christian School
- Donovan Williams, Lawrence E. Elkins High School
- Cody Hunter, Cypress Springs High School
- Jawain Caston, Alief Taylor High School
- Ashley Daniel, Lawrence E. Elkins High School
- Kate Petrovic, Kinkaid High School
- Dyani Robinson, Langham Creek High School
- Briley Perkins, Langham Creek High School
- Kayleigh Troung, Houston Jersey Village High School
- Kaylynne Troung, Houston Jersey Village High School
- Sophia Carrasco, Cinco Ranch High School
- Allie Byrd, Kingwood Park High School
- Elizabeth Scott, Klein Oak High School
- Taylor Thomas, Ridge Point High School
- McKinzie Green, Manvel High School
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