Matt Vines
PINEVILLE – One more time.

Red River coach Dadrian Harris got to coach seniors Jomello McDonald and Jayden Wells one more time Saturday in a Fastbreak ENT All-Star Game hosted at Pineville High.

McDonald and Wells were selected to play in one of three All-Star games put together by the entertainment company.

It’s the culmination of storied basketball careers for McDonald and Wells, who led the Bulldogs to two straight Top 28s including a 2024 state championship game.

Red River earned a No. 2 seed in the Division III Non-Select playoffs and advanced to the semifinals this season, finishing with a 26-6 record.

“Jayden and Jomello, along with a fantastic group of juniors, have been playing together since they were in the second and third grades,” Harris said. “Their chemistry is unparalleled, and they all comprehended their respective roles which played a crucial role in rebuilding this program.”

McDonald and Wells were honorably mentioned on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 2A All-State team.

It’s the second recognition for McDonald and first for Wells.

While notable, Red River’s deep playoff runs haven’t netted a Bulldog on the First or Second Team, which honors a combined 10 players from each classification.

Red River relies on its balance and depth, which means individual players don’t rack up gaudy statistics in their quest for team success.

McDonald averaged just north of 10 points per game with eight rebounds and three steals.

Wells added 10 points, five assists and two steals per game.

“I believe both Jayden and Jomello should have been selected for either the first or second team,” Harris said. “They both possess exceptional skills and have made notable contributions, but due to the balanced nature of our system, their statistics may not appear as impressive as other because we prioritize wins over individual stats.”

Both players are weighing opportunities to play college sports, Wells in basketball and McDonald in football.