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Madras’ JoElla Smith drives to the bucket against Bend in a home game earlier this season.
Madras' JoElla Smith was recently named to the Intermountain Conference second team.
The junior played an instrumental role in helping the White Buffalos to their best season in four years at the Class 5A level.
Smith led Madras in scoring this season with just over 11 points per game. She also averaged 4.4 rebounds per game and dished out 2.2 assists per game.
The crafty guard scored a career-high 31 points, including a pair of game-winning free throws in the closing seconds, during an overtime victory over Crook County Feb. 2.
Madras seniors Karlen Yallup and Klesia Plazola were also honored last week.
Yallup, who led Madras with four steals per game this season, was named to the IMC third team.
Yallup scored just under 11 points per game and led the White Buffalos with 36 made 3-pointers. The point guard had several big scoring games, including an 18-point effort at Bend and she recorded 15 and 16 points against Pendleton this season.
Plazola was named to the IMC honorable mention squad. The post scored just over eight points per game and led the White Buffalos in rebounding, reeling in 7.2 boards per game.
IMC champion Bend's Karleigh Taylor was named the IMC Player of the Year.
Madras finished 6-8 in the IMC and 14-10 overall on the season.
