The Vidalia Indians saw their dream run end at the GHSA Quarterfinals with a 67-53 loss to Northeast Macon. The season which saw the Indians run off 25 wins in a row and their first Region Championship since 2015, paid off for a couple of Indian seniors Wednesday when they were named to the GACA All-State Team.

Senior Guard Ty Dalley was named the Co-Player of the Year for the AA South team, while Senior Wing-man Bryson Whited received All-State honors.

Dalley, who shared the POY Honors with Northeast's Travion Solomon, averaged 18.5ppg and 5.1rpg while being guarded by the opponent's best defender on most nights. The 6-3 guard also led the team at the free-throw line, shooting 75.4%. The senior who is headed to Mercer to play Baseball for the Bears was understandably excited about the news, "I'm truly honored to be selected as the south's AA co-player of the year! I've worked so hard for so long, and to see the work I have put it be recognized is an amazing feeling. Thanks to my outstanding teammates and coaches for all they have done for me."

His Coach and Dad, Tommy Dalley, said that any award his son/player receives is well deserved, "The kid deserves every accolade he receives. He has put in so much time in the gym over his four years - we are super proud of him - his academics, athletics, and leadership are a credit to him and his work ethic."

Whited, who averaged 12.9ppg, including 82 three-pointers, finished his senior year shooting 54% from the floor, including 39% from behind the arc. Like his teammate and close friend (Dalley), Whited will also forgo his basketball career to play Baseball at the next level after signing with Ga. College & State University was also grateful for being selected. "I am very blessed to be named to the GACA all-state list. It was an incredible season all around. Special thanks to my teammates and coaches for always pushing me.

"BW had an outstanding senior year!" said Tommy Dalley. "He bought into his role and excelled... he gave us so many great moments on and off the court. He is a competitor and a winner."

Coach Dalley himself also received some honors from the GACA, as he was named Region 2AA Coach of the Year. (Courtesy of VHS)