Following is the 2025-2026 Caller-Times All-South Texas boys basketball team.
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Jaron Couture, so., Veterans Memorial
Couture emerged as one of the most dominant players in South Texas during his sophomore campaign at Veterans Memorial. With the departure of SMU signee and last season’s Caller-Times All-South Texas MVP Billy White III, the Eagles turned to Couture to become the team’s offensive threat. Couture responded by leading Veterans Memorial to the regional finals for the fourth consecutive season, and despite facing constant double and triple teams, he produced at a high level and served as the team’s primary offensive option during the season and playoffs. Couture, who received an offer from Division I McNeese State University during the season, surpassed the 1,000-point scoring mark in his second season and finished averaging 24.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals
Of note: TABC all-state, TABC all-region, District 29-5A OPOY, 24.4 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 1.6 apg, 2.0 spg
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Caleb Black, fr., Carroll
Black made an immediate impact in his first varsity season, quickly establishing himself as one of the top young guards in the region. Black, who led the Tigers in scoring as a freshman, played a key role in the team’s success and concluded the season by earning unanimous Newcomer of the Year honors in District 29-5A.
Of note: 12.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.0 spg, 2.0 apg
COACH OF THE YEAR
Brandon Bourg, Flour Bluff
Bourg and the Hornets put together a memorable 2025-2026 season after capturing the program’s first outright district championship since the 2015 season. Not only did the Hornets finish atop the district, the program put together a 10-game winning streak before its season came to a close in the regional semifinals in a nail-biter against eventual regional champion Leander Glenn. Bourg’s squad produced multiple TABC all-region athletes, including District 29-5A MVP Carter Knoll. Flour Bluff concluded the year 25-7 and finished with a 13-1 mark in district play.
FIRST TEAM
CJ Perry, sr., Miller
Perry led Miller with his all-around production, impacting the game as a scorer, facilitator and defender for the Bucs. Perry’s ability to control the tempo and create opportunities for teammates made him one of the most complete guards in the Coastal Bend. Perry finished with a game-best 37 points in a District 29-5A tiebreaker to send the Bucs to the playoffs.
Of note: 18.4 ppg, 7.3 ast, 4.2 rpg, 4.3 stl
Huzefa Ullah, sr., Ray
Ullah had a breakout season in his senior campaign and served as one of Ray’s primary leaders in the team’s return to the UIL playoffs. Ullah finished as one of the top scorers in the area and was an a unanimous first-team all-district selection in District 29-5A. Ullah showcased his ability to take over games with multiple 40-point performances during the regular season.
Of note: 20.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.0 ast, 2.0 stl, 1.0 blk
Carter Knoll, sr., Flour Bluff
Knoll anchored Flour Bluff’s interior presence and was vital in the program’s district championship and regional semifinal run. Knoll, the District 29-5A MVP, was a dominant force in the paint for the Hornets. Knoll nearly averaged a double-double and concluded the season by earning TABC all-region honors.
Of note: 15.9 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 1.6 bpg, 1.3 apg
Jeremiah Moore, jr., Veterans Memorial
Moore emerged as a major offensive and defensive presence, forming a dynamic duo with Jaron Couture in the Eagles’ run to the regional final. Moore’s production doubled from the previous season as he embraced a larger role and helped lead Veterans Memorial to another deep postseason run.
Of note: 21.4 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.2 spg, 1.7 bpg
Sam Cecava, sr., Calallen
Cecava capped a remarkable high school career as one of the most accomplished players in Calallen basketball history. A back-to-back unanimous district MVP, Cecava surpassed 2,000-career points and 1,000 rebounds while serving as the team’s leader on and off the court. Cecava averaged 22.1 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.3 spg, 1.4 bpg and is committed to Maryville College.
Of note: 31-4A MVP, TABC all-region, 2,023 career points, 1,020 career rebounds
Augustus Hayes, jr., Aransas Pass
Hayes was one of the most explosive scorers in South Texas, delivering big performances throughout the season and postseason in the Panthers’ run to the UIL state semifinals. Hayes’ ability to score at all three levels made him a constant threat and earned him all-state recognition. Hayes’ 27 points per game is believed to be the most in the Coastal Bend region.
Of note: 27.0 ppg, 800 total points, 115 3-pointers, TABC all-region, TABC all-state, Co-OPOY in 29-3A.
Frankie Santiago, jr., Aransas Pass
Santiago missed time due to injury, but remained one of the most efficient scorers in the Coastal Bend region. When healthy, Santiago showcased his elite scoring ability and playmaking. Santiago, alongside Hayes, earned Co-District 29-3A MVP honors and helped lead the Panthers to the UIL state semifinals.
Of note: 25.0 ppg, 3.6 apg, 2.3 spg, 1.2 bpg, Co-29-3A MVP; TABC all-region, TABC all-state
Christian Olivares, sr., London
Olivares led London with his leadership and two-way play during a breakout senior campaign. He contributed across the board as a scorer, rebounder and defender, helping guide the Pirates to a historic season that included the program’s first state semifinal appearance. Olivares finished the year earning Co-District 29-3A MVP, all-state and all-region honors.
Of note: 12.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3.0 apg, 3.2 spg, Co-29-3A MVP, TABC all-region, TABC all-state
Aiden Salinas, jr., London
Salinas provided a consistent scoring and defensive presence for London in the Pirates’ run to the state semifinals. Not only did Salinas lead the Pirates in scoring, Salinas, the Co-District 29-3A offensive player of the year, went on to earn all-state and all-region recognition. Salinas’ ability to create offense made him a key piece to the Pirates’ success.
Of note: 16.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.6 spg, TABC all-region, Co-29-3A OPOY
Brian Kizer jr., Rockport-Fulton
Kizer was the engine for Rockport-Fulton as he served as the team’s primary ballhandler and leading scorer this past season. Despite the attention he drew from the opposition’s top defender, Kizer produced at a high level while creating opportunities for his teammates. Kizer, the District 30-4A MVP and a TABC all-region selection, also made an impact defensively and proved to be one of the most complete players in the area.
Of note: District 30-4A MVP, 19.7 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 3.9 apg, 2.9 spg
SECOND TEAM
C’Angelo Richardson, sr., West Oso
Of note: 12.0 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 60 stl, 40 ast
Wyatt Miller, sr., Orange Grove
Of note: TABC all-region, 17.0 ppg, 265 rpg, 41 stl, 32 blk, 34 ast, District 30-3A MVP
Brayden Martorell, sr., Beeville
Of note: District 30-4A OPOY, TABC all-region, 14.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg
Micah Lafayette, so., Port Aransas
Of note: 17.2 ppg, 3.1 ast, 147 3-pointers, District MVP
MJ Gutierrez, jr., San Diego
Of note: 17.0 ppg, 8.0 ast, District 30-3A OPOY
Nathan Avalos, jr., Tuloso-Midway
Of note: 13.2 ppg, 7.4 rpg
Connor Cortesio, sr., Aransas Pass
Of note: TABC all-region, District 29-3A first team, 17.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 5.0 apg, 5.0 spg, 576 pts
Matt McNorton, jr., London
Of note: 13.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.1 spg, 512 pts, 42% 3-point
Ethan Cadena, jr., Agua Dulce
Of note: 13.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 4.0 ast, District MVP
Braylon Peters, sr., Flour Bluff
Of note: 11.9 ppg, 6.7 rpg, TABC all-region
Jayden Zaragoza, jr., Ray
Of note: 13.0 ppg, 4.0 ast, 3.0 stl, District DPOY
THIRD TEAM
Joaquin Trevino, sr., Veterans Memorial
Jack Pohlmeier, jr., Ray
Bubba Banda, jr., Beeville
Maddox Jennings, so., London
Kason Coronado, sr., Aransas Pass
Athan Salazar, sr., West Oso
Daniel Sanchez, sr., Carroll
Jayke Estringel, jr., San Diego
Toby Corpuz, jr., Flour Bluff
Rashon Clay, so., Tuloso-Midway
Phisher Shackelford, so., Port Aransas
Dylan Rivera, sr., Alice
HONORABLE MENTION
Izaiah Gidrey, jr., Miller; Ray Lewis, sr., Refugio; Tybari Swain, jr., Refugio; Jackson Newton, jr., London; Kyson Zickefoose, sr., Tuloso-Midway; Payton Tennill, jr., Calallen; Ford Trevino, sr., Calallen; Donovan Garcia, sr., Skidmore-Tynan; Kaidyn Thomas, jr., West Oso; Landon Yonk, so., Ingleside; Julius Sierra, so., Ingleside; Lane Ranly, sr., Agua Dulce; Tim Sanchez, sr., Robstown; Jordan Villarreal, sr., Kingsville; Kevin Rhoder, sr., King; Noah Serrata, sr., King; Darryn Fillmore, sr., Carroll; Davyn Perez, sr., Beeville; Joseph Perez, sr., Beeville; Alijah Brown, jr., Veterans Memorial; Nick Zarghooni, sr., Veterans Memorial; Jay Johnson, sr., Flour Bluff; Amari Washington, sr., Ray; Ryan Reaves, jr., Port Aransas; Chase Benjamin, jr., Agua Dulce; Christian Lara, jr., Agua Dulce; Corbin Zamzow, sr., Three Rivers; Layton Jochetz, sr., Woodsboro; Zachary DeLong, so., Woodsboro; Hayden Copeland, so., Odem; Rogelio Montemayor, so., Mathis; Gary Horton, sr., Rockport-Fulton; Alex Castaneda, jr., Rockport-Fulton
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Veterans Memorial sophomore Jaron Couture leads 2026 All-South Texas Boys Basketball Team
Reporting by Rey Castillo, Corpus Christi Caller Times / Corpus Christi Caller Times
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