Section V All-State Basketball Honorees
The New York State Sportswriters' Association has released its all-state basketball teams for the 2025-26 season, recognizing 39 outstanding players from Section V across the state's various classifications.
Honors were spread among several schools, with Penfield, Lyons and Andover-Whitesville each contributing three athletes to the roster, underscoring the depth of talent in the region.
In Class AA, Jackson Green of Penfield earned a first-team nod after averaging 17.0 points per game, while in Class A, Zion Parson from East secured a third-team spot with 17.5 points per game.
Class B saw Jayden Capers of Bishop Kearney/Chesterton named to the third team, posting 17.6 points per game, and in Class C, Jamire "JJ" Johnson of Lyons claimed a first-team position with 18.0 points per game.
Brody Vance from Andover-Whitesville was highlighted as the top scorer in Class D, earning first-team honors with an impressive 29.2 points per game average.
Also recognized was Noah Meabon of Fairport, who received a spot on the eighth team in Class AAA, averaging 11.8 points per game throughout the season.
The selections reflect a competitive balance across classifications and highlight the growing prominence of these programs within New York high school basketball.