all-state

American  

[awl-steyt] / ˈɔlˈsteɪt /

Or all-State

adjective

1. selected on the basis of merit to represent one's state, often in a competition.

   an all-state debater; a pitcher on the all-state team.

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Example Sentences

Stern cannot afford a sophomore slump if the Mariners want to three-peat as they lost 10 players to graduation, including three first-team all-state picks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2025

He wrote his goals in permanent marker on the wall of his childhood home: Play on the all-state team.

From New York Times • May 23, 2024

Ball was an all-state and All-American player at Henderson High School before earning similar honors with the Wildcats.

From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2023

Behind Sitzmann, all-state running back Nick Kuchel and offensive tackle Nate Koskovich, the Panthers improved from 3-6 in 2003 to 7-2 in Grubb’s second season.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023

He was an A-student and all-state in football and track.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko