Patagonia High senior Emma Lewton and junior Kannon Shore earned first-team honors on the 1A South all-region basketball teams. Lewton is a repeat selection from 2025, while this is the first all-region recognition for Shore.
“He’s been an offensive force,” coach Nate Porter said of Shore, who topped 20 points five times while leading the Lobos to a 6-1 record at the end of the regular season. “He’s really coming into himself, playing with a lot of confidence.”
Lewton led the Patagonia girls in scoring, assists and steals. Coach Michele Shadrick commended her leadership and teamwork: “Emma has been a fierce competitor and leader as co-captain of our team. She directs our offense and is ready to pick a pocket on the defense. She cheers her teammates on. … She will definitely be missed next season.”
Four other Patagonia players were recognized in voting by the region coaches.
From the girls team, senior Brianna Majalca was a second-team selection, and senior Valeria Castellanos earned honorable mention. For the boys, seniors Noah Gallardo and Gus Varela earned honorable mention.