Pitts, Silas, Wann nominated for All-Star teams

Published: February 01, 2010

Content courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Charities

The nominees for the 2010 McDonald’s All American High School Basketball boys and girls teams have been announced. Among them are three local athletes: Jazmin Pitts and Becca Wann from Cosby High School and Candice Silas from Monacan High School.

The nominees are competing nationwide to fill one of 24 positions on each of the boys and girls teams and play for the honor of raising game proceeds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.  The students were nominated by a group of 32 prominent basketball experts, including nationally-renowned coaches and top high school sports journalists. The final team roster will be announced on ESPNU on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m.

The eighth annual girls game will precede the 33rd annual boys game at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31 and will be broadcast live on ESPNU.

Go to mcdonaldsallamerican.com for a complete list of 2010 nominees.