Preseason All-Conference Teams: River Valley North

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171677' first='Preston' last='Ries'] (Monticello)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers have been the team to beat in the North Division for the last several years, and I expect that to continue this year. Ries, a hyper athletic forward who can score inside and out, is the focal point of that group on both ends and should have a dominant senior season.</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='1171677' first='Preston' last='Ries'] (Monticello): 23.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 steals, 49.1 FG%, 74.8 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future Iowa linebacker has been a force on the hardwood for the last three years and will be looking to lead the Panthers back to the state tournament for the fifth straight season. He's a walking double-double who can absolutely dominate games on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1587383' first='Jackson' last='Lieurance'] (Cascade): 18.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.4 steals, 48.6 FG%, 40.7 3P%, 81.9 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lieurance had a great sophomore season, emerging as a go-to scorer for the Cougars. He's a really good shooter off the catch who moves well without the ball in his hands, and he worked this summer to improve as a playmaker. Look for him to be one of the best all-around offensive weapons in 2A this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376691' first='Tye' last='Hardin'] (Maquoketa): 17.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.6 steals, 1.0 blocks, 51.9 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cardinals were one of the most explosive offensive teams in the state last season, and Hardin was a major reason why. He's a skilled wing who can score from all three levels, defend a few different positions, and he's efficient. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1751093' first='Tyler' last='Hinz'] (Maquoketa): 14.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 steals, 42.1 3P%, 78.0 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hinz is an explosive athlete who can finish above the rim. He uses his quickness to blow by defenders and he puts constant pressure on the defense with his speed, court vision, and ball-handling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1476991' first='Damarion' last='Honaker'] (Camanche): 16.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 69.4 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bouncy, athletic forward who does a great job pounding the offensive glass and getting to the rim both in transition and in the halfcourt, Honaker is an extremely efficient finisher at the cup who looks primed to have a massive senior season for the Storm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759938' first='Gavin' last='Kramer'] (Northeast)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1751111' first='Hunter' last='Putman'] (Bellevue)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376709' first='Carter' last='Meyer'] (Maquoketa)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759903' first='Carson' last='Lambert'] (Monticello)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1945651' first='Clayton' last='Meyermann'] (Northeast)</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='1951823' first='Jack' last='Lambert'] (Monticello)<br>2024 Josh Wiersema (Camanche)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1256303' first='Eli' last='Kluesner'] (Beckman Catholic)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1405102' first='Nathan' last='Schockemoehl'] (Cascade)<br>2025 Cooper Hummel (Cascade)<br>2025 Vince Diers (Anamosa)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759947' first='Tyson' last='Seeser'] (Camanche)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765552' first='Tristan' last='Faille'] (Anamosa)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1476965' first='Peyton' last='Schilling'] (Monticello)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2413548' first='Nolan' last='Ehlinger'] (Maquoketa)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765541' first='Conley' last='Schauf'] (Monticello)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1476983' first='Cass' last='Hoffman'] (Cascade)<br>2024 Jacob Tegeler (Northeast)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765510' first='Cameron' last='Casel'] (Bellevue)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->