There is only one returnee from last years' team on this year's first unit which includes four juniors and a sophomore. The first-team players average 6' 2" per person.
The first unit combined to score 2,159 points in 177 games for an average of 12.19 points per game and grabbed a total of 1,129 rebounds this season.
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Brett Capesius Bishop Garrigan Jr
Brandon Doughan Bishop Garrigan Jr
Trevor Peters Twin River Valley Sr
Ryan McMahon Algona Soph
Trent Bruhn North Sentral Kossuth Jr
Darin Banwart West Bend-Mallard Sr
Jay Nissen Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne Sr
Coach of the year Roger Froehlich BGHS
Michael Becker
Algona
Senior Center
Michael Becker is a member of the all-area squad for the first time in 2009. The Bulldog senior was a first-team all-conference choice in the North Central Conference. Michael can hit the elbow jump-shot or ocassionaly step out and make the three-pointer as well.
Becker is the son of Rita and Ron Becker of Livermore. He has an older brother Matt, along with an older sister named Valerie. He is known by his Bulldog teammates as "Beck."
"Becker was the go to guy on the offensive end of the court this season for Algona," said Bulldog Coach Noel McLaughlin. "The senior captain led the team in scoring with 15 points per game average.
"Michael's 6' 6" frame often drew double coverage from the opposing teams. This came to no surprise to me based on the amount of work and dedication that Michael has put into the game. Michael has a soft touch from the perimeter and can really heat it up.
"This season Michael worked hard on getting himself in shape and becoming a better all-around athlete and it paid off for him as well as our team. Michael's presence on both ends of the court and his leadership will be missed next season."
Becker scored 330 points in 22 games for an average of 15.0 points per game. The senior hauled in a team-high 147 rebounds, handed out eight assists, came up with 16 steals and blocked 22 shots.
"Beck" made 146-of-326 field goals for .447 percent, 10-of-43 three-pointers for .232 percent and 28-of-46 free throws for .608 percent.
In his 48 games played at Algona, Becker scored 468 points for an average of 9.55 points per game. He made 202-of-460 field goals for .439 percent and connected on 24-of-99 three-point tries in his career for .242 percent. The center was successful on 40-of-68 charity shots for .588 percent wearing the red-and-black.
Becker hauled in 242 rebounds, passed out 15 assists, registered 26 steals and swatted away 33 opponents' shots in his career.
This year's game against St. Edmond in Fort Dodge was Becker's most memorable game and his dunk against Humboldt was his most memorable basketball moment.
Tyler Hansbrough of the North Carolina Tar Heels is his favorite player. Perseverance is the biggest thing he gained from basketball. Becker plans on attending the University of Northern Iowa next fall and pursue a degree in accounting.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Australia
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Jesus, DaVinci and Hitler
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: Watching movies
It would surprise some people that I'm: A piano player
When I get older I want to be: Happy
My sports role model: Tyler Hansbrough
My everyday role model: My brother
I can't go a day without: Water
Biggest superstition: I am not superstitious
What's in your CD player right now or your favorite group: Goo-Goo Dolls
Favorites
Team: North Carolina Tar Heels
Class: Accounting
Book: The Chamber by John Grisham
Song: "You Found Me" by The Fray
Teacher: Mrs. Spear
Brett Capesius
Bishop Garrigan
Junior Guard
Brett Capesius is also a member of the all-area team for the first time in his career. The Golden Bear guard is a very good shooter and was the team leader in steals, assists and blocked shots this season.
Capesius is the son of Carol and Bob Capesius of Bode. He has an older brother named Brian and he also has a younger sister named Bethany along with a younger brother named Brad.
He is known by his Bishop Garrigan teammates as "Cap." Capesius was selected to the North Central Conference's second-team all-conference squad by the leagues' coaches this year.
"Brett is a smooth player and had the tough job of guarding anyone from the other team's point guard to their center," said Bishop Garrigan Coach Roger Froehlich. "He is a great shooter and an incredibly hard worker.
"If he can improve his toughness inside on the offensive end, Brett will be a dominant factor in the North Central Conference next year. He will also be a big leader for the team and help take the Golden Bears to the next level."
Capesius scored 249 points in 23 games for an average of 10.82 points per game. He connected on 93-of-215 field goals for .432 percent and drained 31-of-81 three-pointers for .382 percent. Brett was successful on 32-of-48 charity shots for .666 percent.
The junior guard grabbed 135 rebounds and passed out a team-high 69 assists. Brett also registered a team-leading 49 steals and led the black-and-gold in blocked shots with 14.
In 48 games at Bishop Garrigan, Capesius has scored 342 points for an average of 7.12 points per contest. He pulled down 170 rebounds, handed out 80 assists, came up with 70 steals and blocked 19 shots.
The junior guard tossed in 126-of-297 field goals for .424 percent in his career and swished 50-of-138 three-pointers for .362 percent. Brett has connected on 40-of-67 charity shots for .597 percent.
The game against Webster City in his sophomore year is his most memorable game while playing in the sub-state game his freshman year is the Golden Bear's most memorable basketball moment.
Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic is his favorite player. Toughness is the biggest thing Brett has gained from basketball so far in his career. Capesius plans to attend college in 2010 after graduation but is unsure of which institution he will attend.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Canada
Three people I would like to have dinner with: John Elway, Brett Favre and Dwight Howard
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: Playing with my dog
It would surprise some people that I'm: Shy
When I get older I want to be: A veterinarian
My sports role model: Brett Favre
My everyday role model: My dad and brother
I can't go a day without: Watching Sportscenter
Biggest Superstition: I don't have one
What's in your CD player right now or your favorite group: Taylor Swift
Favorites
Team: Green Bay Packers
Class: Web Pages
Book: Danger Zone by Michele Martin Bossley
Song: "Take A Bow" by Rihanna
Teacher: Mr. Burrow
Brandon Doughan
Bishop Garrigan
Junior Forward
Brandon Doughan is another player to make the all-area team for the first time in his career. The junior forward led the Golden Bears in scoring and rebounding this winter.
Doughan is the son of Kim and Donny Doughan of Algona. He has an older brother named A.J. and a younger sister Chelsea, who is a sophomore.
"Doogan" is the nickname his Golden Bear teammates call him. He was a first-team North Central Conference choice this season.
"Brandon has improved his game from last year to this year with a lot of hard work in the off-season and he continued it into the basketball season," said Bishop Garrigan Coach Roger Froehlich. "He has a very strong will to win at any cost and doesn't worry about his own stats.
"Brandon is very much a team player, even though he led the team in scoring and rebounding. I am looking for him to lead us with his off-season work ethic and will to win next year."
Doughan scored 357 points in 23 games for an average of 15.52 points per game. The Bishop Garrigan junior hit 131-of-298 field goals for .439 percent and sank 47-of-135 three-pointers for .348 percent. Brandon hit 48-of-65 free throws on the year for .738 percent.
The Golden Bear forward pulled down a team-high 173 rebounds. He handed out 53 assists, registered 47 steals and blocked seven shots for the black-and-gold.
In 46 games in his career at Bishop Garrigan so far, Doughan has scored 457 points for an average of 9.93 points per contest. He connected on 163-of-416 field goals for .391 percent. The 6' 2" forward made 62-of-89 charity shots for .696 percent.
"Doogan" has grabbed 198 rebounds in his career. He also came up with 68 steals, dished out 68 assists and blacked eight shots.
Last year's game against Webster City when Bishop Garrigan won in overtime by one point is his most memorable game. The Golden Bear's most memorable basketball moment is this year's game versus Iowa Falls-Alden when he scored a career-high 30 points.
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers is Doughan's favorite player. Teamwork is the biggest thing he has gained from basketball. Brandon hopes to play basketball somewhere after graduation next year and wants to go into athletic training and also to go into the coaching field.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Hawaii
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Kobe Bryant, God and Chris Paul
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: Hanging out with my friends or working
It would surprise some people that I: Actually get along with my sister
When I get older I want to be a: Basketball coach
My sports role model: Kobe Bryant
My everyday role model: My dad
I can't go a day without: Eating
Biggest superstition: Eating Subway before every game
What's in your CD player right now or your favorite group: I don't listen to music too much
Favorites
Team: Iowa Hawkeyes
Class: Publications
Book: I don't read a lot of books outside of class
Song: "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond
Teacher: Mr. Patterson
Ryan McMahon
Algona
Sophomore Guard
Ryan McMahon is a member of the all-area team in his first year as a varsity player as a sophomore. The Bulldog guard came on strong in the second half of the season scoring in double figures in eight of the last nine games, including a career-high 22 points against Humboldt.
Ryan is the son of Lynn and Jim McMahon of Algona. Twin brother Michael and their dog Sadie complete the McMahon household.
He is known by his Bulldog teammates as "Ry." McMahon was named to the North Central Conference's second-team by the league's coaches at the end of the season.
"Though he's just a sophomore, Ryan cracked the starting lineup for the Bulldogs this year and quickly showed everyone why," said Algona Coach Noel McLaughlin. "The 5' 8" spark plug averaged 8.8 points per game and 3.2 assists per contest. He also led the team in steals with 1.9 per game.
"Ryan connected on 18-of-60 of his three-point attempts for .300 percent as well as 31-of-44 attempts from the charity stripe for .704 percent. He improved greatly from the start of the season to the end and became comfortable with the speed of the game.
"Ryan has a motor that does not quit and really energized our team with his hustle on both ends of the court. In the second half of the season a lot of our success really came from having that second scoring option in our lineup."
McMahon scored 195 points in 22 games for the Bulldogs for an average of 8.86 points per game. The sophomore handed out 71 assists, registered a team-high 43 steals and pulled down 63 rebounds despite his size disadvantage.
The Bulldog guard connected on 73-of-166 field goals for .439 percent. He made 18-of-60 treys he attempted this season for .300 percent. McMahon sank 31-of-44 free throws during the year for .704 percent.
Algona's game at Webster City this season was McMahon's most memorable game. Ryan's most memorable basketball moments came when teammates John Gifford and Michael Becker attempted dunks in games.
Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns is his favorite player. The work ethic is the biggest thing he has gained from basketball so far in his young career.
McMahon plans to attend college after graduation in 2011. He wants to be an accountant and will probably be involved in athletics at the college level but is not sure what yet.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Hawaii
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Will Smith, Megan Fox and Peter Griffin
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: On my computer
It would surprise some people that I: Write and eat with my left hand
When I get older I want to be: An accountant
My everyday role model: My uncles Kevin and Jeff
I can't go a day without: Going on the computer
Biggest superstition: Listen to music before every game
What's in your CD player right now or your favorite group: The All-American Rejects
Favorites
Team: Phoenix Suns
Class: Food & Nutrition
Book: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
Song: "Don't Stop Believin" by Journey
Teacher: Mr. Bormann
Trevor Peters
Twin River Valley
Senior Guard
Trevor Peters moves up to the first-team all-area squad this year after being named to the third-team last season. He had the top two individual scoring games in the area this season with 33 and 32 points on consecutive nights for the Thunder.
Peters is the son of Angie and Jim Peters of Gilmore City and Gail Bonstetter of Gilmore City. Trevor has older brothers Casey Higgins and Logan and a younger brother named Levi, who is a sophomore.
He is known by his Thunder teammates as "Trev." Peters was a second-team all-conference selection this year in the Cornbelt Conference.
"Trevor has been a two-year starter for us," said Twin River Valley Coach Andrew Theesfeld. "He was third on the team in scoring last year and led our team in scoring the past season. He also has led the Cornbelt Conference in free throw percentage the past two seasons.
"Trevor is a pure shooter who could make a shot pretty much as soon as he crossed the half-court line. With us not able to get much offense from our post players this year, teams would really extend out on Trevor and make it very tough for him to get off any easy shots.
"He really seemed to find his stride late in the season. Trevor scored over 20 points in four of his last eight games and scored over 30 in two of those contests, including a career-high 33 points versus Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka."
Peters scored 308 points in 20 games for an average of 15.40 points per game. He registered 52 steals, grabbed 86 rebounds and dished out 30 assists for the black-and-blue.
He connected on 100-of-327 field goals for .305 percent and made 46-of-178 three-point field goals for .258 percent. The Thunder guard sank 62-of-86 free throws for a team-leading .720 percent.
In 55 games played at Twin River Valley, Peters scored 545 points for an average of 9.90 points per game. He connected on 178-of-549 field goals for .324 percent and swished 92-of-311 three-pointers in his career. The senior guard was successful on 97-of-147 free throw attempts for .659 percent.
Peters cleaned the glass to the tune of 162 rebounds in his career. He also handed out 90 assists, came up with 83 steals and blocked a pair of shots.
Upsetting once-beaten Clay Central-Everly his junior year in districts was Thunder player's most memorable game. Getting the three-point school record was his most memorable basketball moment.
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers in his favorite player. Confidence is the biggest thing he has gained from basketball. Trevor plans on attending Wartburg College and play baseball and major in chiropractic or the advertising field.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: The Bahamas
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Jessica Alba, Will Ferrell and Chris Farley
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: Hanging out with friends
It would surprise some people that I'm: A good dancer
When I get older I want to be: Successful and happy with my job and family
My sports role model: Dallas Clark
My everyday role model: My dad
I can't go a day without: Making someone laugh
Biggest superstition: I always wear a wristband on my right wrist
What's in your CD player right now or your favorite group: I listen to everything
Favorites
Team: Twin River Valley Thunder
Class: Marriage
Book: Guinness Book of World Records
Song: "Meet Virginia" by Train
Teacher: Mrs. Singer
Trent Bruhn
North Sentral Kossuth
Junior Center
Trent Bruhn is a member of the all-area team for the second straight year on the first-team. He led the area in rebounds with an average of nine caroms per game and in blocked shots with 89.
Bruhn is the son of Judi and Myron Bruhn of Cylinder. He has an older sister, Tara, and an older brother named Eric.
"Bruno" is the nickname called out by his Eagle teammates. Bruhn was a first-team all-conference choice this year after being a second-team selection last year as a sophomore in the Cornbelt Conference.
"Trent is an extremely hard worker," said North Sentral Kossuth Coach Chad Heinen. "He's one of those kids you have to kick out of the gym. Trent's hardest critic is himself, as he expects perfection from himself. He is always willing to do whatever he needs to do to help the team win.
"Trent was one of our team captains this year. This tells me the team looks to him already as a junior. Trent does an excellent job being a great role model in practice. Plus I think he's a great role model for younger kids.
"While his numbers were down this year, he still played huge for the blue-and-gold. All teams' game plan was geared to stop Trent as most teams were packed into a zone to take him away. He had to fight two or three players to get open for a shot."
The Eagle center scored 233 points in 22 games for an average of 10.59 points per game. "Bruno" connected on 100-of-206 field goals for .485 percent. The junior had some trouble at the charity stripe just making 33-of-92 free throws for .358 percent.
Bruhn yanked down 198 rebounds this season. He had 89 blocked shots, passed out 15 assists and came up with 17 thefts for the blue-and-gold.
In his 66 games so far in his career, Trent has scored 579 points for an average of 8.77 points per game. He has connected on 254-of-486 field goals for .522 percent and is still looking to make his first three-pointer going 0-of-7. The junior center has made 69-of-184 free throws for .375 percent.
Bruhn has ripped down 541 rebounds and blocked 183 shots in his career at North Sentral Kossuth. He has passed out 47 assists and came up with 32 steals.
His first time starting a varsity game is his most memorable game. The junior center's most memorable basketball moment was dunking the ball last year in the district game against Ruthven-Ayrshire.
Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics is his favorite player. Leadership is the biggest thing Trent has gained from basketball. Bruhn plans to go to college after graduation next year.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Greece
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Tony Romo, Greg Grabianowski and Travis Larson
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: Usually working or with friends
It would surprise some people that I'm: 30 miles away from school
When I get older I want to be: A farmer or ranch owner
My sports role model: Eric Bruhn
My everyday role model: Jayson Bierstedt
I can't go a day without: Sleeping
Biggest superstition: Tape my fingers on my left hand together
What's in your CD player right now or your favorite group: Kenny Chesney
Favorites
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Class: History or Gym
Book: Newspaper
Song: "Beer For My Horses" by Toby Keith
Teacher: Mr. Walters
Darin Banwart
West Bend-Mallard
Senior Guard
Darin Banwart moves up to the first-team all-area squad after being selected to the third-team last year. He was the leading scorer for West Bend-Mallard and led the Cornbelt Conference in assists and steals.
Banwart is the son of Beth and Kent Banwart of West Bend. He has three brothers, Kyle, Jason and Kurt, along with two sisters named Jenny and Kayla.
He is simply known by his Wolverine teammates as "Banwart." Darin was a first-team Cornbelt Conference choice this year and was a third-team selection in 2008.
"Darin was the team leader for us this season," said West Bend-Mallard Coach Mark Wenzel. "He contributed by running the show and creating opportunities for all of his teammates. Every opponent we faced keyed on him and he has an ability to handle the ball and create shots for himself or other players.
"Darin was also a defensive stopper. He can play man-to-man on any opponent and created turnovers. Darin doesn't allow many second opportunities for his opponents to score.
"He led us in rebounding, steals and points. Darin also was one of the top assist leaders in the state with 137 this year. He looks like he was born with a basketball in his hands and sees the court very well. He has the ability to create his own shot along with anticipating where the offense needs to go."
The Wolverine guard scored 267 points in 23 games for an average of 11.60 points per game. The senior handed out 137 assists for an average of 5.95 assists per contest. He also grabbed 141 rebounds, had 71 steals and blocked a pair of shots.
Banwart connected on 104-of-272 shots from the floor for .382 percent and he hit 20-of-85 bombs from behind the three-point arc. He swished 39-of-70 charity shots for .557 percent.
In 60 career games at West Bend-Mallard, Darin scored 571 points for an average of 9.51 points per game. He also handed out 283 assists, grabbed 293 rebounds, came up with 141 steals and blocked 12 shots in his career.
Banwart made 55-of-211 three-pointers in his career and was 247-of-693 from the floor for .356 percent. The senior guard drained 78-of-155 free throws for .503 percent.
Darin's first varsity game was his most memorable game and making a half-court shot was his most memorable basketball moment.
Lebron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers is his favorite player. Never giving up is the biggest thing Banwart has gained from basketball. Darin plans on going to Iowa State next fall to continue his education.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: The Bahamas
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Tom Brady, Jesus and Bill Gates
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: In school
It would surprise some people that I'm: In JETS and National Honor Society
When I get older I want to be: Happy
My sports role model: LeBron James
My everyday role model: My brother
I can't go a day without: Eating
Biggest superstition: I don't have one
What's in your CD player right now or your favorite group: Nickelback
Favorites
Team: Iowa Hawkeyes
Class: CAD
Book: Sports Illustrated
Song: "Gotta Be Somebody" by Nickelback
Teacher: Mr. Winkelhorst
Jay Nissen
Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne
Junior Center
Jay Nissen is a first-team all-area selection in his first extensive varsity action as a junior for the maroon-and-white. Jay led the area in dunks with a trio of rim-rattling jams this season.
He is the son of Mary and Jon Nissen of Renwick and is the only child in the Nissen family. He was an honorable mention all-conference pick this season by the coaches of the Cornbelt Conference. "J-Nis" is the nickname he called by his Panther teammates.
"Jay really took great strides forward this year," said Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne coach Ryan Wagner. "He appeared in 16 games as a sophomore but only played 46 quarters. This year he started all 22 games and led us in rebounds, blocks, scoring and field goal percentage.
"He really played well at times this year. Jay had new career-highs this season with 21 points against both Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka and Twin River Valley and he also had a game with 17 rebounds versus Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka. He improved his average from two points a game in 2008 to 10 points a contest this season. He also grabbed 132 more rebounds and blocked 29 more shots.
"Jay is a great team player and just wants to win. He works hard at practices and is a very coachable player. He needs to work on consistency for next year and his hands. Jay will be our leader in 2010. With his work ethic he will only be stronger for next year. He needs to continue to shoot during the off-season and he could do some special things for us in the future."
Nissen tossed in 220 points in 22 games for an average of 10.0 points per game. The junior made 92-of-180 field goals for .511 percent. The Panther center connected on 38-of-72 free throws for .527 percent.
He grabbed 186 rebounds, dished out eight assists, came up with 18 steals and blocked 37 shots for Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne.
In 38 career games played as a Panther, Jay scored 260 points for an average of 6.84 points per contest. He made 108-of-223 field goals for .484 percent and Nissen was successful on 44-of-92 charity shots for .478 percent.
In his career so far, the junior center has hauled down 240 rebounds. He also blocked 41 shots, dished out 12 assists and came up with 20 thefts.
This year's contest against Armstrong-Ringsted was his most memorable game and at the same game when he hammered home a thunderous dunk breaking the Mustang press, was his most memorable basketball moment.
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers is Nissen's favorite player. Teamwork is the biggest thing he gained from basketball. Jay plans on attending college after graduation next year and he hopes to play football at that level.
If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Ireland
Three people I would like to have dinner with: My uncle and my grandfathers (they all died before I was born)
When I'm not playing sports, I'm: Riding my ATV
It would surprise some people that I'm: Not a senior
When I get older I want to be: Successful
My sports role model: Kurt Warner
My everyday role model: My dad
I can't go a day without: Comedy/humor
Biggest superstition: Murphy's Law
What's in your CD player right now or your favorite group: Country music in general
Favorites
Team: Roush Racing
Class: Biology 3
Book: The Lost World by Michael Crichton
Song: "We've Got Mud" by Thea Gilmore
Teacher: Prof. Bill Funnemark
Roger Froehlich
Bishop Garrigan
Roger Froehlich of Bishop Garrigan is the area coach of the year after guiding a young Golden Bear squad to a 12-11 overall record this year. Coach Froehlich completed his sixth year as the head mentor of the black-and-gold and now has a career overall record of 92-48 so far.
Second Team
Trevor Beenken Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka Sr
John Gifford Algona Sr
Travis Goeders West Bend-Mallard Sr
Tanner Holmes Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne Sr
Scott Phelps Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka Sr
Chris Rock North Sentral Kossuth Sr
Christopher Schmidt BGHS Sr
Caleb Villarreal North Sentral Kossuth Sr
Trevor Beenken, Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka, senior. Beenken led the Tigers in scoring with 11 points per game tossing in 230 points. The senior guard grabbed 102 rebounds and handed out 25 assists for the black-and-gold in 21 games played. Beenken was named to the Cornbelt Conference's second-team all-conference squad this season.
John Gifford, Algona, senior. Gifford led the Bulldogs in three-pointers made with 31 treys during the year. The senior forward grabbed 90 rebounds, handed out 47 assists and added 23 steals for the red-and-black. He scored 172 points for Algona and was named to the North Central Conference's third-team this season.
Travis Goeders, West Bend-Mallard, senior. Goeders was the second leading scorer for the purple-and-gold tossing in 259 points in 23 games for an average of 11.3 points per game. The senior hit a team-high 27 three-pointers this season and registered 52 steals for the Wolverines. The guard was named to the Cornbelt Conference's second-team.
Tanner Holmes, Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne, senior. Holmes was the point guard for the Panthers, scoring 179 points in 22 games. He made 19 three-pointers and led his team in free-throw percentage. The senior grabbed 77 rebounds, handed out 50 assists and came up with 43 steals for the maroon-and-white.
Scott Phelps, Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka, senior. Phelps led the Tigers in rebounding with 110 caroms this season in 21 games. The forward scored 162 points for the black-and-gold and was the team's third leading scorer. The senior passed out 31 assists and blocked 15 shots during the year.
Chris Rock, North Sentral Kossuth, senior. Rock was the playmaker for the 11-11 Eagles. The guard scored 123 points and led the team in free throw percentage. The senior handed out 46 assists, registered a team-high 41 steals and pulled down 60 rebounds for the blue-and-gold. Rock was an honorable mention in the Cornbelt Conference this year.
Third Team
Daniel Anderson Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne Sr
Jake Goodchild West Bend-Mallard Jr
Dalton Guerdet North Sentral Kossuth Sr
Sam Jacobson Twin River Valley Sr
Zach Meinders Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka Sr
Matt Ruppert West Bend-Mallard Sr
Chad Rutledge Algona Jr
Kory Wieland Bishop Garrigan Sr
Daniel Anderson, Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne, senior. Anderson tossed in 186 points for the Panthers and yanked down 72 rebounds from his guard position. The senior passed out 58 assists and registered a team-high 43 steals.
Jake Goodchild, West Bend-Mallard, junior. Goodchild had a nice season for the Wolverines and scored 192 points in 23 games this year. The junior grabbed 113 caroms and came up with 24 steals for the purple-and-gold.
Dalton Guerdet, North Sentral Kossuth, senior. Guerdet tossed in 179 points in 22 games for the blue-and-gold for an average of 8.1 points per game. The senior grabbed 77 rebounds and registered 36 steals for the Eagles.
Sam Jacobson, Twin River Valley, senior. Jacobson was the black-and-blue's second leading scorer with 185 points scored and tossed in 24 three-pointers this season. The senior pulled down 96 rebounds, handed out 60 assists and led the Thunder in steals with 71.
Zach Meinders, Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka, senior. Meinders was the second leading scorer for the Tigers with 177 points in 21 games. The senior grabbed 90 rebounds and passed out 21 assists for the black-and-gold.
Matt Ruppert, West Bend-Mallard, senior. Ruppert scored 194 points in 23 games for the purple-and-gold. The senior forward pulled down 118 caroms for the Wolverines and came up with 54 steals this year.
Chad Rutledge, Algona, junior. Rutledge was the second leading rebounder for the Bulldogs with 134 rebounds and scored 132 points. The junior used his athletic ability to registered 29 steals and blocked 23 shots for the red-and-black.
Kory Wieland, Bishop Garrigan, senior. Wieland scored 123 points for the black-and-gold, including 17 three-pointers during the season. The senior also shot 70 percent from the free-throw line and pulled down 41 rebounds for the Golden Bears
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