Ruston High's Ahmad Hudson Named MVP of District 2-5A Basketball

Three Bearcat players make first team, five earn honorable mentions

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:35am

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Ruston High junior Ahmad Hudson was named the Most Valuable Player of District 2-5A boys' basketball, while his teammates KeShun Malcolm and Darren Ford were also selected to the all-district first team. Five other Bearcat players received honorable mentions.

Why it matters

Ruston High's boys' basketball team had a strong season, earning a No. 2 seed in the 2025-26 LHSAA playoffs. The individual accolades for the Bearcat players highlight the team's success and the impact of their top players.

The details

Ahmad Hudson, a junior at Ruston High, was named the District 2-5A MVP after helping lead the Bearcats to a successful season. He is joined on the first team by his teammates KeShun Malcolm, a junior, and Darren Ford, a sophomore. Five other Ruston High players - senior Zatterion Sutton and juniors Kohl Gray and Jasen Morgan - received honorable mentions.

  • The 2025-26 LHSAA boys' basketball playoffs took place earlier this month.

The players

Ahmad Hudson

A junior at Ruston High School who was named the District 2-5A MVP.

KeShun Malcolm

A junior at Ruston High School who was named to the District 2-5A first team.

Darren Ford

A sophomore at Ruston High School who was named to the District 2-5A first team.

Zatterion Sutton

A senior at Ruston High School who received an honorable mention in District 2-5A.

Kohl Gray

A junior at Ruston High School who received an honorable mention in District 2-5A.

Jasen Morgan

A junior at Ruston High School who received an honorable mention in District 2-5A.

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What they’re saying

“These students worked hard all year in the classroom, practice, and in games. The coaches in 2-5A recognized it as well and voted for them, because you can't vote on your individual kids in the voting process. I'm so proud of these guys and although we fell short of our ultimate goal which was winning the championship, they had a great season. They are all winners in my book and I appreciate them so much.”

— Marcus Jackson, Ruston High Head Coach

The takeaway

Ruston High's boys' basketball team had a successful season, with their top players earning recognition from the District 2-5A coaches. While they fell short of their ultimate goal of winning the championship, the individual accolades highlight the team's talent and potential for future success.