A tremendous turnaround campaign for the Arp High School boys basketball Tigers resulted in their head coach being named the 2023-24 District 16-3A coach of the year.
In his second season at Arp, Coach Brian Malone took the varsity Tigers from just three wins in 2022-23 to an 18-11 campaign with a trip to the UIL Class 3A playoffs. It was the Tigers first postseason appearance since 2021.
With the team's success came plenty of individual accolades. Eight Tigers received All-District honors including three first-teamers, and three second teamers.
In addition, junior Landon Smith and senior Fisher Arrington were rewarded for their efforts in the classroom as well as on the court as they made the Academic All-District 16-3A squad.
The Arp Lady Tigers made a ton of progress throughout the 2023-24 season. Dealing with growing pains and adversity, six of their players earned their way into the All-District 16-3A squad. Plus, two more were recognized for effectively and successfully taking care of business in their school work.
McCollum was also named to the Academic All-District 16-3A team for the second year in row. Joining her were freshman Hannah Martindale, and junior Randee Black.
Six of the boys honorees along with Coach Malone, and four of the girls all-district performers would return next school year.
A solid nucleus back for both teams will allow them to continue to grow as they look to flourish into much more success on and off the court.