By Shannon Wright 

Five players from Doyline High School have earned recognition on the 2025/26 Class B-1 All-District basketball team this season, a significant accomplishment for the young squad.

Sophomore Isaiah Key was named a first-team selection after an impressive season on the court. Key delivered one of the most memorable performances of the year when he scored 50 points in a single game against Dodson, including going 8-for-8 from the three-point line in the third quarter of that same game.

Key was not the only Panther to earn district recognition for his efforts this season. Freshman Rod Clark was selected to the second-team, while three Panthers received honorable mention. Those were eighth grader Gab Burns, junior Tiago Lara and sophomore DJ Webb. 

For a program that features no seniors on the roster, having five players recognized at the district level highlights the determination and work ethic of these players.

Head Coach Michael Normand said the season came with its share of challenges but also plenty of growth.

“After 31 years the best I can ever ask for is players to work hard and keep good attitudes and I think they did that,” Normand said. “We basically lost all of our scoring from last year so there was a huge learning curve. We dropped a few games this year because of injuries and a few simply learning how to close out games.”

Despite those obstacles, the team continued to improve throughout the season.

“With us being so young, hopefully this year was the launching pad for us returning to the championship picture in the near future,” Normand added.

Having five selections to the All-District team is a testament to the grit and determination of these athletes.