Senior Class 1A All-State Team

<p>The following players have been selected for the WIBCA All-State Team:</p> <p>Hunter Ecklund, La Center - The dynamic guard can really push the ball in transition and a great floor general. Ecklund is a very efficient player when he can attack the rim, where he can set up shots for his teammates or create for himself. Ecklund is the 1A state Player of the Year. </p> <p>Bryce Bouwman, Lynden Christian – A well-polished guard all around. The 6-foot-2 guard can really go and plays with a high motor. Bouwman can really handle the ball and is capable of scoring at all three levels. The senior currently holds NAIA and Division 3 offers.</p> <p>Jackson Short, Meridian – Short is a scrappy and skilled player. The senior uses his quickness to get to the rim but can also create his own shot off the dribble while knocking down the deep ball.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="840350" first="Luke" last="Allen"], Cedar Park Christian – Every year, Allen has improved and grown in all parts of his game. The senior finished his last high school campaign with 13.9 points, 1.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. A good shooter who can really play defense.</p> <p>Jace Blankenbeckler, Bear Creek – Blankenbeckler averaged 15.5 points, 3.4 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.1 steal in twenty-four games. The senior guard can really fill the stat sheet. A skilled offensively player who is a fierce defender and can really pick the pocket of the opposing team.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="840349" first="Weston" last="Ide"], Zillah – The senior is a talented distributor, ball handler, who has the potential to be a strong defender. Ide has great shot selection getting to his spots efficiently and scoring the ball at his choosing.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="840365" first="Sebastian" last="Godina"], Zillah – A two-time state champion, Godina holds a lot of high-quality basketball experience in his hands. The senior is a phenomenal leader who will do anything for his team. Godina is a physical defender but also demonstrates strong offensive abilities from all three levels.  </p> <p>Caleb Deaton, Naches Valley – Deaton is a crafty player who loves to create his shot off the dribble. The senior is a knockdown shooter, with great court vision and will block your shot if you go up against him.</p> <p>Jobie Gelder, Deer Park – Gelder holds great accolades as he has proven himself. The 6-foot-4 senior is a dangerous catch and shoot a player who loves to blow by defenders and get to the rim or make the extra pass.</p> <p>Brady Metz, King’s Way – An instrumental player all season long. Metz is a fantastic shooter from all areas of the court but loves to defend and stick his nose to get rebounds.</p> <p>Andrew Devries, Lynden Christian – Devries is the program leader in three-pointers while also setting the programs single-game record for made three-pointers. The senior is a great leader on and off the court. A big-time winner and state champion, Devries has signed to play collegiate basketball at Dordt University.</p>