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<p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2221596' first='Nolan' last='Grebin'] (Stanton)</p>
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<p>The top returning scorer in the league, Grebin is a versatile scoring threat who can fill it up in a hurry from anywhere on the floor. We expect Stanton to be the top team in the league this season, and Grebin is their best player, making him a pretty easy selection for PPOY.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p>
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<p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2221596' first='Nolan' last='Grebin'] (Stanton): 16.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.3 steals</strong></p>
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<p>Grebin is the top returnee for a Vikings team that we project to win the league this season. He's a versatile scorer who led the team in scoring and assists last season.</p>
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<p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951833' first='Braedon' last='Godfread'] (Sidney): 15.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.5 steals, 2.0 blocks</strong></p>
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<p>Godfread is a bouncy athlete who provides the Cowboys with some versatility on both ends of the floor. At 6-3/6-4 he can defend multiple positions, pounds the glass on both ends of the floor, and finishes well around the rim. </p>
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<p><strong>2024 Qwintyn Vanatta (Essex): 14.3 points, 12.5 rebounds, 1.1 steals, 2.0 blocks</strong></p>
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<p>A strong, physical 6-4 forward, Vanatta was one of two Trojans to average a double-double last season. He pounds the offensive glass (4.6 a game), which helps contribute to his lofty point totals. </p>
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<p><strong>2025 Evan Gettler (Stanton): 14.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists</strong></p>
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<p>The Robin to Grebin's Batman, Gettler is the Vikings' top perimeter shooting threat, knocking down 72 3-pointers at a 35.6% clip. In addition to scoring at a high clip, he also provides some solid secondary playmaking. </p>
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<p><strong>2024 Matt Stile (Heartland Christian): 14.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.9 steals, 57.7 FG%</strong></p>
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<p>A highly efficient scorer, Stile was dominant on the glass on both ends of the floor last season for the Eagles, pulling down 4.3 offensive rebounds a game. He accounted for nearly 32% of the team's points as a junior.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p>
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<p>2025 Grant Whitehead (Sidney)</p>
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<p>2024 Tony Racine (Essex)</p>
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<p>2025 Michael Hensley (Sidney)</p>
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<p>2026 Peyton Cook (Griswold)</p>
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<p>2025 Bode Wyman (Griswold)</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p>
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<p>2024 Kaden Peeler (Essex)<br>2024 Layne Mastin (East Mills)<br>2025 Zane Johnson (Griswold)<br>2025 Andrew Johnson (Stanton)<br>2025 Brady Dingus (Heartland Christian)<br>2025 Gavin Ford (Stanton)<br>2024 Kyler Williams (East Mills)<br>2025 Jacob Martin (Stanton)</p>
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