Class 2A District Final Top Guard Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Note: These are just a few of the many fantastic performers from Tuesday night's district finals. As of time of writing, the following schools had not put their box scores into Bound and none of their players will be included in this article: Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, Des Moines Christian, Pleasantville, Emmestburg, Western Christian, Beckman Catholic, West Burlington, and Spirit Lake</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2397233' first='Carsen' last='Hall'] (Forest City) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forest City nearly pulled off the upset of Estherville Lincoln Central, falling to the Midgets in overtime, and Hall, a 6-2 guard, was a major reason why. He stuffed the stat sheet to the tune of 17 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3P, 5-6 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks in the narrow loss. He can score from all three levels, contributes on the glass, and provides some versatility and athleticism on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 SG [player_tooltip player_id='1376717' first='Jace' last='Tams'] (Treynor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-0 guard was dynamite in Treynor's win over Van Meter, scoring a game-high 27 points on 9-17 shooting (5-12 3P, 4-6 FT) to go with 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and a block. He has a quick release off the catch and moves really well without the ball in his hands, with a skill set that complements the next player on this list very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 PG [player_tooltip player_id='1978103' first='Alec' last='Lovely'] (Treynor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A talented sophomore lead guard who loves to get his teammates involved, Lovely sees the floor really well and has a great feel for the game. He had 13 points on 3-6 shooting (1-1 3P, 6-8 FT), 5 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 blocks in the Cardinals' win over Van Meter. He puts constant pressure on his defender with his ability to create off the dribble and operate within ball screen action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 SG [player_tooltip player_id='1872424' first='Dane' last='Geetings'] (Pella Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 guard who does a great job keeping the ball moving and scoring when the opportunity presents itself, the opportunity presented itself a bunch against Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, with Geetings scoring a team-high 22 points on 8-14 shooting (3-7 3P, 3-4 FT). In addition to his scoring, he also dished out 7 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 PG [player_tooltip player_id='1423351' first='Tysen' last='Devries'] (Pella Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeVries didn't have a big scoring night for the Eagles in their blowout win over Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, but the tough, talented guard was in complete command of the offensive attack, dishing out 10 assists against just one turnover. His combination of speed, toughness, ball-handling, and court vision make him a really difficult matchup on a nightly basis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 SG Caleb Van Arendonk (Pella Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The beneficiary of many of the assists that DeVries and Geetings dished out, Van Arendonk scored 16 points and went 4-8 from behind the arc in the Eagles blowout win. If he's shooting like that, this team is going to be really tough to beat in 2A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2204891' first='Ryland' last='Ubben'] (South Hamilton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big, athletic guard who at 6-4 has the size to see over the defense and power through it at the rim, Ubben had a huge game in the Hawks' win over Pleasantville, scoring 30 points on 12-24 shooting to go with 14 rebounds, including 5 on the offensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 SG [player_tooltip player_id='1171686' first='Gavin' last='Thomas'] (Aplington-Parkersburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas concluded his fantastic high school career with a great outing against Grundy Center, scoring 30 points on 10-21 shooting (3-8 3P, 7-8 FT) to go with 4 rebounds and 4 assists. He's a versatile three-level scorer who can score from anywhere and create looks for himself and his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 PG [player_tooltip player_id='2413578' first='Dylan' last='Bosma'] (Unity Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Knights pretty much controlled their game against Emmetsburg from start-to-finish, and Bosma, a sophomore guard, was a major part of that dominance. He had 17 points on 6-11 shooting, including going 5-9 from the arc. But he also showed that he's not just a scorer, stuffing the stat sheet with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2413600' first='Austin' last='Wieringa'] (Unity Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic 6-0 guard who plays bigger than his listed height, Wieringa was also exceptional in the Knights' win over Emmetsburg, scoring 17 points on 6-12 shooting (5-5 FT) to go with 11 rebounds and 3 assists. He does a majority of his damage inside the arc, getting to the rim off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 SG [player_tooltip player_id='1587383' first='Jackson' last='Lieurance'] (Cascade)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lieurance has been one of the most electric scorers in the state this season, and he was great again against rival Beckman Catholic on Tuesday night. The 6-2 sharpshooter didn't shoot it often from 3 this time around, but was able to get to the rim for finishes both in the halfcourt and in transition. He had 23 points on an efficient 9-13 shooting (1-2 3P, 4-4 FT), 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 SG [player_tooltip player_id='1978108' first='Mick' last='Hoffman'] (Cascade)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The emergence of Hoffman as a second scorer alongside Lieurance has really elevated Cascade's ceiling this season, and he was good again on Tuesday against the Blazers, knocking down 4 of 6 from the arc en route to 17 points. He has really improved as a ball-handler and playmaker, dishing out 3 assists as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2325496' first='Michael' last='Martin'] (Regina)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin was fantastic for the Regals against one of the best defensive teams in the class, scoring more than half of their points, including the go-ahead free throws late in the game. A 6-2 sharpshooter who moves really well without the ball in his hands, Martin had 28 points on 8-11 shooting (2-4 3P, 10-11 FT) in the 55-51 win over Alburnett.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 PG [player_tooltip player_id='1288893' first='Tanner' last='Michael'] (Hudson)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudson put on an offensive clinic in the second half of their win over Jesup, pulling away from the J-Hawks with a flurry of points, and Michael was a big part of that. A skilled guard who can score from all three levels and create for his teammates, he had 22 points on 9-10 shooting (2-3 3P, 2-2 FT), 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2325396' first='Culin' last='Ugrin'] (Hudson)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another part of that talented and potent Pirates offensive attack, Ugrin was also extremely efficient against Jesup, scoring 17 points on 6-8 shooting (2-4 3P, 3-3 FT), 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 PG [player_tooltip player_id='2325381' first='Lyle' last='Olsen'] (Hudson)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sensing a theme? Hudson shot 62.5% from the floor in their win over Jesup, so a lot of players stood out. Olsen, a high IQ guard who can play on or off the ball, had 18 points on 5-8 shooting (1-4 3P, 7-7 FT) to go with 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. He's a a 6-0 guard who positions himself well on the defensive end and can turn defense into offense in a hurry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 PG [player_tooltip player_id='1759944' first='Carson' last='Kanne'] (Kuemper Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kuemper was trailing for much of their game against South Central Calhoun but mounted a fourth quarter comeback to advance to the substate final. Kanne, a 5-11 lead guard, was calm under pressure and did a great job setting up his teammates, dishing out 10 assists against 3 turnovers. He also contributed across the board, scoring 7 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and snatching 3 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 G [player_tooltip player_id='1759936' first='Carson' last='Hoogeveen'] (West Lyon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoogeveen had what former Prep Hoops Iowa writer TJ Rushing liked to refer to as a "quadruple nickel" in the Wildcats' win over Spirit Lake, finishing with 28 points on 10-19 shooting (5-11 3P, 3-5 FT) to go with 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks. A skilled 5-11 guard who can score from anywhere, he showcased his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor against the Indians.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->