Way Too Early Look at top Class 2 Teams
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The high school season will begin in less than three months, but it’s never too early to take a look at some of the top teams in the state. With that in mind, Prep Hoops Missouri presents its Way Too…
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Continue ReadingThe high school season will begin in less than three months, but it’s never too early to take a look at some of the top teams in the state.
With that in mind, Prep Hoops Missouri presents its Way Too Early look at the top teams to watch in Class 2. Since it’s mid September, things can change such as change in classification, transfers and other circumstances.
Salisbury: The Panthers concluded a tremendous 29-3 season by winning the state championship. They return their top player in 6’4 2024 Cooper Francis Cooper Francis 6'4" | SG Salisbury | 2024 State MO , do-it-all lefty wing player who averaged more than 20 points a game. Also is 6’6 2024 forward Hayden Woolridge and 2024 guard Grayson Cole.
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Ash Grove: The Pirates won 20 games and played for a district championship last season. They graduated some solid players from last year’s team, but they return one of the top players in the SWMO area in 6’3″ 2024 guard Brady Nicholson Brady Nicholson 6'4" | SG Ash Grove | 2024 State MO , who is a very potent offensive player.
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Clopton: The Hawks turned in another strong season with a 21-9 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals. They return a pair of All-District performers in 2024 Cash Eivens and 2025 Kain Eivens.
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Eugene: The Eagles won 22 games and a district championship with a very young team last year. Several of those key players will be back, which includes 6’2″ 2025 Isaac Busch Isaac Busch 6'4" | SF Eugene | 2025 State MO , 5’10” 2025 guard Justice Allen and 6’1″ 2026 point guard Ethan Wunderlich Ethan Wunderlich 6'0" | PG Eugene | 2026 State MO .
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Greenville: The Bears finished 22-2 last year and should field one of the top small-school squads in the SEMO area this season. They return a top player in 6’2″ 2024 guard Easton Evans, who can really stuff the stat sheet. Holding down things in the paint will be big-bodied 6’4″ 2024 post player Trey Porter. Also back is 2026 guard Cooper Sturgeon.
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Hartville: The Eagles returned to the Final Four mix last season with a 25-7 record and a fourth-place finish in the state tournament. Jalen Cryer is a 2024 guard who returns after earning All-State honors last season. Also returning are 2024s Grant Culver and Logan Simpson.
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Norwood: After winning a state title in 2022, the Pirates retooled around a group of talented young players and came away with a 20-9 record last season. They should be ready to challenge for big things this season with those youngsters a year older. They are led by 6’1″ 2025 guard Peyton McDaris Peyton McDaris 6'1" | PG Norwood | 2025 State MO , who is a Division I prospect with an offer from xx. Also back to play key roles are 2025 guards Cooper Vaughn and Noah Drake Noah Drake 5'8" Norwood | 2025 MO .
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Plattsburg: The Tigers enjoyed a magical season that ended up with a 31-1 record and a third-place finish in the state tournament. Plattsburg returns one of the top players in the state in 6’5″ 2024 guard Isaia Howard Isaia Howard 6'5" | SG Plattsburg | 2024 State MO . The North Dakota State commit averaged nearly 30 points a game last season.
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Puxico: The Indians won 16 games last year with a young team and finished the season with a strong push, which could set up for a strong year this time around. They return talented 2026 point guard Landan Burchard, along with 2025 forward Scyler Zimmerman.
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Weaubleau: The Tigers finished with a 24-7 record and advanced to the state quarterfinals last season. Guard Gage Johnson Gage Johnson 6'0" | PG Weaubleau | 2024 State MO will be entering his fourth year as a starter at the point. He averaged nearly 20 points a game last season. Also returning for their seniors seasons will be guards Blake Durnell and Dawson Stewart.