Preseason All-Conference Teams: River Valley North
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Preseason Player of the Year: 2023 Tate Petersen Tate Petersen 6'1" | PG Monticello | 2023 State IA (Monticello) The RVC North figures to be one of the best small-school conferences in the state, and good arguments could be made…
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Continue ReadingPreseason Player of the Year: 2023 Tate Petersen Tate Petersen 6'1" | PG Monticello | 2023 State IA (Monticello)
The RVC North figures to be one of the best small-school conferences in the state, and good arguments could be made for Petersen, Gallagher, Ries, or Witt to take home this honor. We’ll give the nod to Petersen, the headliner of a Monticello team that we have ranked #1 in Class 2A to open the season.
First Team
2023 Tate Petersen Tate Petersen 6'1" | PG Monticello | 2023 State IA (Monticello): 18.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.9 steals, 37.9 3P%
Petersen has been a starter for three straight state tournament teams for Monticello, and there’s a real chance at four straight trips for the Panthers. A dynamic shooter who had some massive games with the Iowa Mavericks this summer, he’s a strong all-around offensive weapon who scores efficiently, stretches the floor, and gets others involved.
2023 Padraig Gallagher Padraig Gallagher 6'5" | SF Beckman Catholic | 2023 State IA (Beckman Catholic): 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, 50.8 FG%, 41.8 3P%, 86.4 FT%
Gallagher has a chance to lead the state in scoring this year following a number of key graduations for the Blazers. A dominant three-level scorer who uses his 6-5 frame to his advantage, he’s armed with a silky smooth stroke, unlimited range, and is a good enough ball-handler to get to the rim seemingly at will. His efficiency numbers set him apart from most high-volume scorers in the state.
2024 Preston Ries Preston Ries 6'1" | SF Monticello | 2024 State IA (Monticello): 18.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.4 steals, 77.4 FT%
A future Iowa football player, Ries uses his unique blend of strength, physicality, and athleticism to dominate games on the hardwood as well. He’s a fantastic rebounder on both ends of the floor, is capable of stepping out and knocking down 3s, and loves to finish above the rim with authority. He’ll also provide some versatility on the defensive end with his quick hands, lateral movement, and ability to contest shots.
2023 Zane Witt Zane Witt 6'6" | PF Camanche | 2023 State IA (Camanche): 15.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 66.2 FG%
A 6-7 big man who is just starting to scratch the surface of his ability, Witt had a breakout junior year for the Storm on both ends of the floor, showing he can be a dominant interior presence as a scorer and rim protector. His footwork and touch has really improved over the last 12-18 months, and he has great timing and instincts on the defensive end, as evidenced by his stellar three blocks a game as a junior.
2023 Cole McDermott Cole McDermott 6'5" | PF Cascade | 2023 State IA (Cascade): 16.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 57.5 FG%
A throwback big man with fantastic hands, great footwork, and deft touch, McDermott was sensational for the Cougars as a junior, averaging 16 points and shooting nearly 58% from the field. He has a variety of post moves he can throw at defenders and he has great dexterity with either hand.
Second Team
2023 Jensen Wedeking Jensen Wedeking 6'3" | SF Bellevue | 2023 State IA (Bellevue)
2024 Tye Hardin Tye Hardin 6'0" | PG Maquoketa | 2024 State IA (Maquoketa)
2024 Peyton Schilling Peyton Schilling 6'0" | PG Monticello | 2024 IA (Monticello)
2024 Demarion Honaker Demarion Honaker 6'6" | PF Camanche | 2024 State IA (Camanche)
2024 Carter Meyer Carter Meyer 5'11" | SF Maquoketa | 2024 State IA (Maquoketa)
Honorable Mentions
2023 Devin Brophy (Anamosa)
2024 Hunter Putman (Bellevue)
2023 Robert Paulsen (Bellevue)
2025 Tyson Seeser (Camanche)
2024 Josh Wiersema (Camanche)
2023 Garrett Schultz (Camanche)
2024
Cass Hoffman
Cass
Hoffman
5'11" | SG
Cascade | 2024
State
IA
(Cascade)
2025
Jackson Lieurance
Jackson
Lieurance
6'2" | SG
Cascade | 2025
State
IA
(Cascade)
2023 Lucas Ihrig (Maquoketa)
2023
Kasey Coakley
Kasey
Coakley
5'11" | SG
Maquoketa | 2023
State
IA
(Maquoketa)
2024 Ty Hinz (Maquoketa)
2025 Carson Lambert (Monticello)
2025 Gavin Kramer (Northeast)
2024 Clayton Meyermann (Northeast)