Preseason All-Conference Teams: Lakes Conference

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171659' first='Owen' last='Larson'] (Estherville Lincoln Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future South Dakota State guard is a pretty easy selection here. He's the state's leading returning scorer, and he's a dynamic all-around offensive weapon primed for an absolutely massive senior season for the Midgets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171659' first='Owen' last='Larson'] (Estherville Lincoln Central): 27.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.6 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Larson has been one of the most productive players in the 2024 class since he was a freshman, and he had an explosive season last year that he'll be looking to surpass as a senior. He's incredibly skilled as a ball-handler and shotmaker, and his court vision is rivaled by few in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759904' first='Dylan' last='Stecker'] (Spirit Lake): 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 55.8 FG%, 80.2 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A talented 6-4 wing who uses his size to his advantage as a three-level scorer, Stecker will have a ton of opportunities to score this year for the Indians, who lose two of their top three scorers from last year's team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765515' first='Jaidyn' last='Coon'] (Storm Lake): 13.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.1 blocks, 52.7 FG%, 80.0 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coon was one of two big-time freshmen performers for the Tornadoes last season, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and blocks. He's a big, physical forward with explosive athleticism who should be an absolute force as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1945657' first='Justin' last='Guynn'] (Storm Lake): 12.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guynn was a solid veteran presence for the Tornadoes last season, averaging 12 points and making an impact on the defensive end of the floor. He's also a solid secondary playmaker who can get his teammates involved. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765508' first='Cameron' last='Boyd'] (Storm Lake): 11.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals, 37.1 3P%, 81.2 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The other freshman standout from last year's Storm Lake team, Boyd is a good perimeter shooter who can play with and without the ball in his hands. His ability to create his own shot and shoot it off the dribble helps space the floor to allow room for Coon and Guynn to operate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731759' first='Coy' last='Lewis'] (Cherokee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2325337' first='Cael' last='Miller'] (Estherville Lincoln Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Jordan Jensen (Estherville Lincoln Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Jacob Hurd (Cherokee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Henry Lugar (Cherokee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2398038' first='Ethan' last='Stecker'] (Spirit Lake)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765548' first='Wesley' last='Walz'] (Spirit Lake)<br>2024 Alex Kohn (Cherokee)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2811931' first='Charlie' last='Dvergsten'] (Storm Lake)<br>2025 Daenon Loucks (Cherokee)<br>2024 Aaron Armstrong (Estherville Lincoln Central)<br>2025 Jack Berends (Spencer)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->