Preseason All-Conference Teams: Rolling Valley

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765521' first='Cal' last='Heydon'] (Coon Rapids-Bayard)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dynamic all-around player with great size on the perimeter at 6-5/6-6, Heydon is a do-it-all weapon for the Crusaders who stuffs the stat sheet and is a major matchup problem in the Rolling Valley. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765521' first='Cal' last='Heydon'] (Coon Rapids-Bayard): 20.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 steals, 48.6 FG%, 81.2 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile weapon who can create looks for himself and his teammates, defend multiple positions, rebound on both ends of the floor, and score inside and out, Heydon was one of the best freshmen in the state last season and should have an excellent sophomore season for the Crusaders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1587374' first='Cash' last='Emgarten'] (Exira-EHK): 15.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emgarten (pictured) is the leading scorer for a Spartans team that may be the team to beat in the conference this season. He's a 6-2/6-3 wing who can create looks for himself off the dribble, and he's at his best when he's playing downhill and attacking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951827' first='Carter' last='Gruver'] (Woodbine): 18.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 2.4 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5-10 guard who can score in bunches or create for his teammates, Gruver puts constant pressure on opposing players on both ends of the floor with his speed. He moves his feet well on the defensive end, sees the floor well, and is a good finisher at the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Aiden Flathers (Exira-EHK): 11.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.2 steals, 40.2 3P%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flathers pairs with Emgarten to give the Spartans the best one-two punch in the conference. He's a talented guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, and he's a really good shooter either off the dribble or the catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Cade Behrens (Coon Rapids-Bayard): 11.9 points, 4.5 rebounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Behrens accounted for nearly 70% of the Crusaders' made 3-pointers last season. If he's able to become a bit more efficient from the arc, he could have a huge senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Emmett Neumann (Ar-We-Va)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Wyatt Ragaller (Ar-We-Va)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Evan Ten Eyck (Boyer Valley)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951828' first='Carson' last='Kelley'] (Woodbine)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Chase Jahde (CAM)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Harley Molina (Ar-We-Va)<br>2026 Brodyn Pryor (Woodbine)<br>2024 Jackson Radcliff (Exira-EHK)<br>2024 Mason McIntosh (West Harrison)<br>2024 Ryan Bower (CAM)<br>2025 Blayne Smith (Ar-We-Va)<br>2024 Luke Cripps (Boyer Valley)<br>2024 Emmett Snyder (Glidden-Ralston)<br>2025 Wade Ragaller (Ar-We-Va)<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->