Preseason All-Conference Teams: Twin Lakes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year:</strong> 2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1167698' first='Jacob' last='Hargens'] (Sioux Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rebels went 10-1 in league play last season and figure to battle it out with Newell-Fonda for supremacy this year. Hargens, a 6-3 wing, is the top returning scorer in 2A and his ability to score in bunches will keep Sioux Central among the top teams in 2A all season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1167698' first='Jacob' last='Hargens'] (Sioux Central): 25.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.5 blocks, 53.9 FG%, 37.3 3P%, 80.7 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A hyper-efficient 6-3 wing who can put up points in a hurry, Hargens is one of the most difficult matchups in the class with his ability to create his own shot, dominate on the glass, and stretch the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1596226,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/51-Carter-Sievers-scaled.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/51-Carter-Sievers-150x150.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1596226"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1167701' first='Carter' last='Sievers'] (Newell-Fonda): 19.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.0 steals, 52.2 FG%, 75.8 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high-scoring 6-0 guard who does a great job playing downhill and getting to the bucket, Sievers averaged nearly five free throws a game. If he can improve his 3-point shooting this season, watch out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1596221,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/46-Carter-Boettcher-scaled.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/46-Carter-Boettcher-150x150.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1596221"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1240102' first='Carter' last='Boettcher'] (Sioux Central): 18.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 2.3 steals, 78.8 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lead guard for one of the most potent offensive attacks in 2A basketball, Boettcher is a big, physical guard who uses his strong frame to bully smaller defenders. He does a great job limiting turnovers (1.7 a game) and getting others involved. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1367444' first='Eli' last='Wheelock'] (South Central Calhoun): 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.0 steals, 84.1 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A talented combo guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Wheelock knocked down 53 3-pointers as a junior and led the Titans in assists and steals. SCC has had a really nice run of success in the last handful of years, and Wheelock will be looking to continue that run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1367441' first='Max' last='Hough'] (GTRA): 12.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 3.8 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hough is a sparkplug guard who does a little bit of everything for the Titans, leading the team in assists and steals, and ranking second in scoring and rebounding. His 6.8 assists and 3.8 steals were best in the conference last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1367443' first='Drew' last='Schnell'] (GTRA)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Sam Fehr (West Bend-Mallard)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Ethan Mills (Sioux Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Eric Heinrichs (GTRA)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Kory Hough (GTRA)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Luke Wright (East Sac County)<br>2023 Tyler Lightner (South Central Calhoun)<br>2023 Braden Sonksen (Alta-Aurelia)<br>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1568262' first='Colby' last='Essing'] (Manson-Northwest Webster)<br>2024 Gavin Batta (South Central Calhoun)<br>2023 Ryan Greenfield (Newell-Fonda)<br>2023 Max Fehr (West Bend-Mallard)<br>2023 Mason Dicks (Newell-Fonda)<br>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1240093' first='Brody' last='Poppen'] (Manson-Northwest Webster)<br>2023 Caden Meyer (Newell-Fonda)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->