Rob’s 2A Postseason Recap 2-18-23

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Like other classes around the state, 2A navigated Thursday’s snow storm in pursuit of reaching Tuesday’s district finals.

Here’s a look at where we stand in 2A as of Saturday morning:

Substate 1, District 1

Fifth-ranked Hull Western Christian will meet Estherville Lincoln Central at Sheldon Tuesday.

Western (18-3) overwhelmed Cherokee Washington, 81-33, Thursday. Senior Tate VanRegenmorter scored 15, while sophomore Karsten Moret Karsten Moret 6'3" | SG Western Christian | 2025 State IA added 14 for the winners.

Junior Owen Larson Owen Larson 6'1" | PG Estherville Lincoln Central | 2024 State IA netted 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds during Lincoln Central’s 59-44 victory against Garner Hayfield Ventura Thursday. Fellow junior Jordan Jensen contributed 14 points and 11 boards to the win.

Substate 1, District 2

No. 10 West Lyon (17-4) moved on to face 15-6 Emmetsburg in Tuesday’s district final with a 69-43 victory against Okoboji Thursday. Senior Devan Van Wyhe Devan Van Wyhe 6'0" | SG West Lyon | 2023 State IA had 20 points and eight rebounds for West Lyon, while classmate Darren Meyer added 18 points, four rebounds, two blocks and two steals.

Emmetsburg received 16 points apiece from sophomores Carter Hudson and Gavin Swanson in a 68-49 win against Rock Valley Thursday.

Substate 2, District 3

Fourth-ranked Sioux Central (22-0) moved on to the district final with a 50-31 victory against East Sac County Thursday. Senior Jacob Hargens Jacob Hargens 6'2" | PG Sioux Central | 2023 State IA scored 20 points and added 13 rebounds for the Rebels, who also received eight points, 10 rebounds and four assists from senior Carter Boettcher Carter Boettcher 6'1" | PG Sioux Central | 2023 State IA .

Tuesday, they’ll play South Central Calhoun (17-4), 77-54 winners against Ogden Friday. Senior Eli Wheelock Eli Wheelock 6'0" | PG South Central Calhoun | 2023 State IA scored 22 in the win with junior Gavin Batta Gavin Batta 6'3" | SF South Central Calhoun | 2024 State IA adding 17.

Substate 2, District 4

OABCIG (18-2) moved on with a 69-39 win against Manson-NW Webster Thursday. Kane Ladwig scored 17 and Beckett DeJean Beckett DeJean 6'2" | PG OABCIG | 2023 State IA added 16 for the winners.

The Falcons await the winner of Saturday’s Kuemper Catholic-Greene County matchup for Tuesday’s final.

Substate 3, District 5

No. 2 Roland Story (21-2) bested PCM, 67-46, Friday in advancing to play South Hardin in Tuesday’s final. The Norsemen have gotten 18.2 points per game from senior Isaiah Naylor Isaiah Naylor 6'0" | SG Roland-Story | 2023 State IA , and 16.3 from junior Jonovan Wilkinson Jonovan Wilkinson 6'2" | SF Roland-Story | 2024 State IA this season.

South Hardin (14-9) knocked off Iowa Falls-Alden, 70-56, Thursday. The Tigers have received 12.5 points an outing from senior Jake Teske and 12.3 from junior Lane Luiken.

Substate 3, District 6

Union Community (10-14) kept its campaign going with a 65-57 upset at Grundy Center Friday. Junior Jackson Anderson Jackson Anderson 6'0" | PG Union | 2024 State IA has averaged 18.0 points for the Knights with freshman Caden Sorensen Caden Sorensen 5'9" | PG Union Community Schools | 2026 State IA has been adding 15.3.

They’ll face Hudson (17-6) in Tuesday’s final. The Pirates knocked off Dike-New Hartford, 81-60, Thursday with juniors Camden Davis Camden Davis 6'5" | SF Hudson | 2024 State IA and Culin Ugrin contributing 29 and 23 points, respectively.

Substate 4, District 7

Eighth-ranked Lake Mills (22-0) moved on with an 83-60 victory against Sumner-Fredricksburg Thursday. Senior Denton Kingland Denton Kingland 6'0" | SG Lake Mills | 2023 State IA scored 31, and Aiden Stensrud Aiden Stensrud 6'5" | SF Lake Mills | 2025 State IA added 17 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks for the winners.

The Bulldogs meet Osage (18-4) in Tuesday’s final. The Green Devils took out North Fayette Valley, 50-37, on Thursday with freshman Quinn Street Quinn Street 5'11" | PG Osage | 2026 State IA scoring 13 and sophomore Madden Uhlenhopp Madden Uhlenhopp 6'1" | SG Osage | 2025 State IA adding 11.

Substate 4, District 8

Beckman Catholic (16-6) stayed alive with a 60-41 win against Denver Friday. Senior Padraig Gallagher Padraig Gallagher 6'5" | SF Beckman Catholic | 2023 State IA has paced the Trailblazers with 22.0 points and 8.8 rebounds this winter.

Beckman will see MFL MarMac (22-1) in Tuesday’s final. The Bulldogs bested New Hampton, 74-47, Thursday with sophomores Zach Driscoll Zach Driscoll 6'1" | SG Decorah | 2025 State IA and Parker Kuehl scoring 28 and 15 points, respectively.

Substate 5, District 9

No. 3 Aplington-Parkersburg (20-2) got by West Branch, 69-59, Friday. The Falcons received 21 points from senior Garrett Hempen Garrett Hempen 6'1" | PG Aplington-Parkersburg | 2023 State IA and 18 from junior Gavin Thomas Gavin Thomas 6'0" | SG Aplington-Parkersburg | 2024 State IA .

They will play the winner of Saturday’s Jesup-Cascade game Tuesday.

Substate 5, District 10

Ninth-ranked Alburnett (20-3) marched on with a 62-58 victory against Northeast Friday. Junior Jordan Caton Jordan Caton 5'9" | PG Alburnett | 2024 State IA scored 25 for the Pirates, who also got 16 from Braydon Osborn Braydon Osborn 6'3" | SG Alburnett | 2024 State IA .

Monticello (15-6) is up next for them after it topped Camanche, 71-54, Friday. Preston Ries Preston Ries 6'1" | SF Monticello | 2024 State IA paced the winners with 20, while Tate Peterson (16), Jack Lambert (15) and Carson Lambert Carson Lambert 6'3" | SF Monticello | 2025 State IA (12) also reached double figures.

Substate 6, District 11

No. 6 West Burlington (21-1) topped Louisa-Muscatine, 75-39, Friday. Junior Brady Martin Brady Martin 6'0" | PG West Burlington | 2024 State IA has averaged 17.2 points and sophomore Mason Watkins Mason Watkins 6'0" | PG West Burlington | 2025 State IA 14.6 for the Falcons.

They will play Albia, a 42-41 winner against against Mediapolis Friday. Senior Drew Chance Drew Chance 6'2" | PF Albia | 2023 State IA has posted 24.1 points and 9.3 rebounds an outing in ’22-23.

Substate 6, District 12

Wilton (18-4) received 35 points, 11 rebounds and four assists from Caden Wilkins Caden Wilkins 6'7" | SG Bettendorf | 2024 State #69 Nation IA Friday during a 83-61 victory against Mid-Prairie.

Pella Christian (13-9) awaits after the Eagles beat Cardinal, 79-41, Friday. Senior Aiden Stoltz Aiden Stoltz 6'0" | SG Pella Christian | 2023 State IA put up 17 points and eight assists in the win, while juniors Dane Geetings (11) and Tysen De Vries (10) also reached double figures in scoring.

Substate 7, District 13

Seventh-ranked AHSTW (19-2) took down Panorama, 87-57, Friday. Brayden Lund Brayden Lund 6'4" | SF AHSTW | 2023 State IA broke the school scoring record with 43 points to go with 11 rebounds, while Kyle Sternberg Kyle Sternberg 6'4" | SG AHSTW | 2023 State IA added 26 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Vikings.

They will meet Van Meter (16-6), 64-61 winners against Nodaway Valley Friday. Senior Carter Durflinger led the way with 22 points, while classmate Skyler Yazzie Skyler Yazzie 6'4" | SF Waukee | 2023 State IA added 13 points and five boards for the Bulldogs.

Substate 7, District 14

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (20-2) advanced with a 74-36 win against Chariton Friday. Junior Brooks Moore Brooks Moore 6'5" | SF Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont | 2024 State IA has led the Rockets with 21.8 points a game with senior Carsen Wade Carsen Wade 6'5" | SF Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont | 2023 State IA adding 13.8.

Des Moines Christian (16-6) awaits them after defeating Centerville, 69-38, Friday. Juniors Landon Craven Landon Craven 6'1" | SG Des Moines Christian | 2024 State IA (16.1 PPG) and Tate Platte Tate Platte 6'0" | SF Des Moines Christian | 2024 State IA (12.4) have paced the Lions this winter.

Substate 8, District 15

Top-ranked Central Lyon (19-1) bested Boyden-Hull, 85-61, Thursday. Junior Reece Vander Zee Reece Vander Zee 6'5" | SF Central Lyon | 2024 State IA exploded for 40 points with senior Zach Lutmer Zach Lutmer 6'1" | PG Central Lyon | 2023 IA adding 23 for the victors.

In Tuesday’s district final, they face off with West Sioux (18-4), 63-54 winners against Unity Christian Thursday. Senior Mason Coppock Mason Coppock 6'0" | SG West Sioux | 2023 State IA led the way with 18 points, while classmate Carter Bultman chipped in with 15.

Substate 8, District 16

Underwood advanced with a 72-41 victory against Red Oak Friday. The Eagles (19-3) were powered by junior Josh Ravlin’s 23 points, while also getting double figures in scoring from Mason Boothby (11) and Alex Ravlin (10).

Next up is Treynor, 70-43 winners against Clarinda Friday. Juniors Ethan Konz (17 points), Jace Tams Jace Tams 5'11" | PG Treynor | 2024 State IA (16) and Karson Elwood (15) led the way for the Cardinals (16-6).