Nichols, Bates Lead Senior-Heavy All-MVL Boys Basketball Teams
ZANESVILLE, OH – Just like that, we put a bow on the 2025-2026 Muskingum Valley League boys basketball season, but also the end of an era.
The All-MVL teams this year showcase some of the best seniors that the league has to offer, with record setters and league winners across the board. Below is a list oft he teams, sorted by division.
(*indicates a unanimous selection)
BIG SCHOOL DIVISION
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Stehl Bates (Senior), John Glenn
COACH OF THE YEAR: Eric Sheck, John Glenn
FIRST TEAM:
- *Stehl Bates (Senior), John Glenn
- Brayden Davis (Senior), John Glenn
- C.J. Dolan (Senior), John Glenn
- Luke Coleman (Senior), Morgan
- Rusty Trout (Junior), Philo
- Colin Mallernee (Junior), Sheridan
- *Ryan Lamonica (Senior), Tri-Valley
- Troy Patterson (Senior), Tri-Valley
SECOND TEAM:
- Cooper Briggs (Senior), John Glenn
- K.J. Phillip (Junior), Philo
- Layton Massie (Senior), River View
- Carter Wesney (Senior), River View
- Owen Cains (Senior), Sheridan
HONORABLE MENTION:
- Ben Stamm (Senior), John Glenn
- Carsen Huck (Junior) Morgan
- Carter Crabtree (Junior), Philo
- Chase Wright (Senior), River View
- Logan Russell (Junior), Sheridan
- Tyce Whiteman (Junior), Sheridan
- Oliver Baker (Senior), Tri-Valley
- Colten Rollison (Junior), Tri-Valley
SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Gator Nichols (Senior), Maysville
COACH OF THE YEAR: Dave Brown, Maysville
FIRST TEAM:
- Mason Williams (Sophomore), Coshocton
- *Gator Nichols (Senior), Maysville
- Kane Roehrig (Senior), Maysville
- *Jordyn Watson (Senior), Maysville
- Jake Burris (Senior), Meadowbrook
- Eli Stephens (Junior), New Lexington
- Noah Morrison (Sophomore), West Muskingum
- Kyle Porter (Senior), West Muskingum
SECOND TEAM:
- Champ Haley (Junior), Coshocton
- J.J. Herman (Senior), Coshocton
- Hodge Taylor (Junior), Crooksville
- Landon Iden (Senior), Maysville
- Lane Ratliff (Junior), New Lexington
- Tavin Bennett (Senior), West Muskingum
HONORABLE MENTION:
- Kash Murphy (Sophomore), Coshocton
- Kyson Riggs (Senior), Crooksville
- Kade Rock (Senior), Maysville
- Michael Ray (Junior), Meadowbrook
- Carter Smith (Junior), West Muskingum
