AWARDS

Following the Central victory, Mayor Bill Finch issued the following statement:

“Congratulations to the Central High School boys basketball team on their big win tonight.

All season long, Bridgeport Central’s hard work and energy – both on the court and in the

classroom – has been inspiring, and earned them a well-deserved place in Park City high

school basketball history.”

ALL-FCIAC

All-FCIAC Defensive Team

Tyler Ancrum, Central

All-FCIAC West Honorable Mention

Antoine Pettway, Central

Orhan Cecunjamin, Central

Tyler Ancrum

FCIAC Player of the Year

FCIAC First Team

Sha'Quan Bretoux

FCIAC First Team

Marcus Blackwell

FCIAC Second Team

Class LL champion Bridgeport Central was named the No. 1 team in The Courant final state boys high school basketball ratings Monday. Bridgeport Central (27-1) entered the LL finale against then-No. 1 Fairfield Prep at No. 2 in the state ratings. When the Hilltoppers trailed by 19 points late in the first half, it looked like Fairfield Prep was going to finish as the only undefeated team in the state. But Prep couldn't handle Bridgeport Central's full-court press or its relentless offense in the second half and lost 76-73. "Number 1 against 2 answered all the questions," Bridgeport Central coach Barry McLeod said. "This is certainly the best time to be No. 1 in the final Courant state ratings and we are honored by that."

Hearst Media Super 15

Tyler Ancrum has been named the Hearst Connecticut Media Super 15 Boys Basketball All-Star Team MVP. A lightning-quick point guard who can get to the hoop for baskets or assists and plays solid defense. ... Led the Hilltoppers to the FCIAC and Class LL titles. ... Two-time FCIAC playoff MVP and all-league first team selection as well as FCIAC All-Defensive first team. ... Trailing Fairfield Prep by 18 at halftime of the Class LL championship, Ancrum put the team on his back en route to winning the title ... Will play for Connecticut in the JCC Schoolboy Classic game.

Sha'Quan Bretoux was also been named a member of the Super 15 team. The All-FCIAC first teamer could truly do it all. ... One of the league's top outside threats, Bretoux could get to the hoop and was especially dangerous in transition. ... His length on defense made him a matchup nightmare for opponents.

State Coach of the Year

Barry McLeod Bridgeport Central

Stats: Led the Hilltoppers to a 27-1 record and the Class LL state championship. Central finished No. 1 in the final Register Top 10 poll. This was his third state title in 22 years at Central, and the program’s fifth overall.

Honors: The Register’s State Coach of the Year and FCIAC coach of the year in 2010.

All State

Tyler Ancrum Bridgeport Central, Sr., 5-9, G

Stats: Averaged 16.0 points and eight assists for the Class LL state champion Hilltoppers, the state’s No. 1 team. Scored over 1,000 career points.Honors: FCIAC Player of the Year. Coaches Class LL all-state pick.Off the court: Also ran cross country.

Up next: Considering Canterbury and South Kent, among other prep schools.