Preseason All-Conference Teams: Lakes Conference
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Preseason Player of the Year: 2024 Owen Larson Owen Larson 6'1" | PG Estherville Lincoln Central | 2024 State IA (Estherville Lincoln Central) The future South Dakota State guard is a pretty easy selection here. He’s the state’s leading returning…
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Continue ReadingPreseason Player of the Year: 2024 Owen Larson Owen Larson 6'1" | PG Estherville Lincoln Central | 2024 State IA (Estherville Lincoln Central)
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.
First Team
2024 Owen Larson Owen Larson 6'1" | PG Estherville Lincoln Central | 2024 State IA (Estherville Lincoln Central): 27.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.6 steals
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.
2025 Dylan Stecker Dylan Stecker 6'4" | SF Spirit Lake | 2025 State IA (Spirit Lake): 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 55.8 FG%, 80.2 FT%
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.
2026 Jaidyn Coon Jaidyn Coon 6'6" | SF Storm Lake | 2026 State IA (Storm Lake): 13.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.1 blocks, 52.7 FG%, 80.0 FT%
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.
2024 Justin Guynn Justin Guynn 6'1" | SG Storm Lake | 2024 State IA (Storm Lake): 12.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 steals
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.
2026 Cameron Boyd Cameron Boyd 6'1" | SG Storm Lake | 2026 State IA (Storm Lake): 11.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals, 37.1 3P%, 81.2 FT%
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.
Second Team
2026 Coy Lewis (Cherokee)
2024 Cael Miller Cael Miller 6'3" | SF Estherville Lincoln Central | 2024 State IA (Estherville Lincoln Central)
2024 Jordan Jensen (Estherville Lincoln Central)
2025 Jacob Hurd (Cherokee)
2025 Henry Lugar (Cherokee)
Honorable Mentions
2025
Ethan Stecker
Ethan
Stecker
6'5" | SF
Spirit Lake | 2025
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IA
(Spirit Lake)
2026
Wesley Walz
Wesley
Walz
6'0" | SG
Spirit Lake | 2026
State
IA
(Spirit Lake)
2024 Alex Kohn (Cherokee)
2025 Charlie Dvergsten (Storm Lake)
2025 Daenon Loucks (Cherokee)
2024 Aaron Armstrong (Estherville Lincoln Central)
2025 Jack Berends (Spencer)