Leading Returning Scorers: Class 1A

As part of our high school season preview coverage, we’re taking a look at some of the top returning players in each class. In this article, we’re taking a look at the top ten returning scorers in Class 1A.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Trey-Shearer.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1040495" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Trey-Shearer-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>1.) [player_tooltip player_id="796108" first="Trey" last="Shearer"] (Montezuma, 2021) - 25.2 points per game The most dynamic player in 1A basketball, Shearer averaged 25 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals last year for the Braves. A shifty lead guard with the ability to dominate a game even when he’s not scoring, he should have a huge senior year for Montezuma, who should be one of the top 2-3 teams in the class. He’ll play his college ball at Truman State.   2.) [player_tooltip player_id="796178" first="Garrett" last="Trapp"] (River Valley, 2021) - 21.2 points per game An efficient scoring wing, Trapp shot over 50% from the floor en route to his 21.2 points per game as a junior. With three of their top four scorers back this season, he’ll be looking to build on last year’s success and help lead the Wolverines on a postseason run.   3.) [player_tooltip player_id="796176" first="Kaleb" last="Cornilsen"] (Easton Valley, 2021) - 20.2 points per game A skilled 6-4 forward who can score inside and out, Cornilsen led the River Hawks in scoring last year as a junior. He missed some time during the postseason, which led the #1 ranked team in 1A to fall before State, but he’ll be back with a vengeance as a senior. Easton Valley has a lot of production that will need to be replaced, so don’t be surprised to see the skilled Cornilsen average north of 25 points a game.   4.) [player_tooltip player_id="964889" first="Carson" last="Michels"] (Marquette Catholic, 2021) - 20.1 points per game The Mohawks struggled last year, winning just five games, but Michels was a standout, leading the team at 20.1 points a game. He thrives on getting to the free-throw line, attempting an average of 7.1 free throws a game.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Alex-Koppes.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1040525" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Alex-Koppes-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>5.) [player_tooltip player_id="964829" first="Alex" last="Koppes"] (Springville, 2021) - 19.8 points per game The leading scorer for a Springville team that made their first state tournament in 45 years, Koppes has the ability to score from anywhere on the floor, and is also a menace on the defensive end, turning steals into easy buckets to help pad that scoring total. He posted 54-45-82 shooting splits last year, and should be even better this season.   6.) [player_tooltip player_id="796179" first="Austin" last="Bienemann"] (Nashua-Plainfield, 2021) - 19.5 points per game Bienemann stuffed the stat sheet last year for the Huskies, averaging 19.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.2 steals. If he can turn himself from a 28% 3-point shooter into a 34-35% shooter, he could put up some video game number this season for N-P.   7.) [player_tooltip player_id="964828" first="Dashawn" last="Linnen"] (Lake Mills, 2021) - 19.3 points per game An efficient scoring guard with good size and the ability to get hot from deep, Linnen was great last year for the Bulldogs, who entered State as 1A’s #1 team. Following the graduation of [player_tooltip player_id="801859" first="Chett" last="Helming"], Linnen should get even more shots this season, and we could see him approaching 25-point per game territory, with great efficiency numbers.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Angelo-Winkel-3-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1053128" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/Angelo-Winkel-3-1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>8.) [player_tooltip player_id="796104" first="Angelo" last="Winkel"] (Bishop Garrigan, 2021) - 18.7 points per game The Augustana (SD) commit is a long, springy big man who thrives on finishing above the rim both in transition and in the halfcourt. At 6-9, he has the size edge in every game the Golden Bears play, and he’s primed to have a huge senior season for last year’s runner-up team. The next four scorers from last year’s team graduated, so look for Winkel to really build on last year’s 18.7 points and 10 rebounds.   9.) [player_tooltip player_id="956881" first="Keaten" last="Bonderson"] (Gehlen Catholic, 2023) - 18.4 points per game Bonderson was one of the most productive freshmen in the state last year, averaging 18.4 points a game for a young Jays team. With their top three scorers returning, look for Bonderson and Gehlen Catholic to emerge as a dangerous team in western Iowa.   10.) [player_tooltip player_id="964859" first="Eli" last="Ours"] (Hillcrest Academy, 2021) - 18.0 points per game A talented guard who can create for himself and others, Ours led the Ravens in scoring, assists and steals last season.