LPS BURKS NAMED DISTRICT MVP

(Source: Ruston Daily Leader - Wednesday, March 13, 2024)

Stephen Burks III was named District 2-1A MVP after leading the Lincoln Prep Panthers in scoring as they made it to a third-year straight state tournament. Burks finished his last season with 10-straight double-doubles, including 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in the semifinals on March 6th, against Crescent City. His selection as the District 2-1A MVP gives Lincoln Prep the distinction for the second-year straight, after Bralyn Mayfield won it for the 2022-2023 season.

Along with Burks, Lincoln Prep guards Amarjae Young and Joseph Spann ("Trey") were named to the first team. Trumarion Smith, who led LPS in charges and assists, as well as an assist-to-turnover ratio of 4-to-1, was named to second team. Devin Burton and Zion Hicks received honorable mention by district coaches.