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All-State players are picked from teams that make the playoffs.Film from the playoff games are used in this process. If you do not make the playoffs, you are not gonna be picked as an all-state candidate.

All-Star game competitors are selected from ALL KYMSFA member schools. Film of those individuals are sent from games throughout the season.

So, from my understanding, the all-state players are selected for work done in the playoffs. All-Star players are selected for their whole body of work. Some of the best players may have not made the playoffs, or not have been on the best teams.