Class 2A: Top 10 Returning Steals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2511550' first='Parker' last='Kuehl'] (MFL MarMac) -- 71 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kuehl was the headliner for the Bulldogs last season, leading the team in scoring at 15.7 points a game, and his constant flying around on the defensive end probably contributing to 2-4 of those points on a nightly basis. MFL plays a frenetic defensive style that forces a ton of turnovers, and Kuehl's speed is a huge asset in that system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t2.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1978103' first='Alec' last='Lovely'] (Treynor) -- 66</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick guard with great hands and a tremendous feel for the game, Lovely does a nice job jumping passing lanes and turning defense into quick and easy offense for the Cardinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t2.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759936' first='Carson' last='Hoogeveen'] (West Lyon) -- 66</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoogeveen emerged as one of the best two-way players in 2A last season, averaging 16.1 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.9 steals a game on 47-40-62 shooting splits. He's a high IQ guard who can take over the game on either end of the floor with his intelligence, quickness, and talent. His effort on the defensive end helps spark the Wildcats offensive attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t4.) 2025 Harrison Rhone (Colfax-Mingo) -- 65</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A do-it-all wing, Rhone led the Tigerhawks in scoring at 14.5 points a game as a junior while also playing a major role on the defensive end. He's a 6-0 wing who can create off the dribble for himself and his teammates as well as defend a few different positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t4.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2381205' first='Brysen' last='Kolar'] (OABCIG) -- 65</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic 6-2 wing, Kolar led the Falcons in a number of categories as a junior - scoring (14.3), assists (2.7), and steals (3.1). He has good length and athleticism that he uses to get into passing lanes as well as contest shots on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6.) 2026 Colby Den Hartog (Rock Valley) -- 62</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5-10 lead guard, Den Hartog was a key contributor as a sophomore for the Rockets, averaging 8.3 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.8 steals a game while shooting over 37% from behind the arc. Rock Valley has a young core to build around and he's a big part of it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2413578' first='Dylan' last='Bosma'] (Unity Christian) -- 61</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bosma (pictured) will be one of the best players in 2A this season, coming off a really good sophomore season in which he averaged 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.3 steals a game while leading Unity to the state tournament. He's a tough, athletic, physical guard who doesn't shy away from contact, moves his feet well, and he's a high IQ player who does everything well. He had a great showing at the state tournament in March and will pair with [player_tooltip player_id='2413600' first='Austin' last='Wieringa'] to give the Knights one of the best one-two punches in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t8.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2721736' first='Nash' last='Dykes'] (Central Decatur) -- 60</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dykes is a quick 5-8 guard who puts constant pressure on opposing teams on both ends of the floor with his speed, averaging 13.7 points and 2.6 steals a game as a junior. He has quick hands and feet that he uses to make life difficult for opposing ball-handlers, and he has a knack for jumping passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t8.) 2026 Carter Lightfoot (MFL MarMac) -- 60</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another MFL MarMac player on this top 10 list, Lightfoot is a lightning-quick 5-9 guard who gets his hands on a ton of passes. He sees the floor well and is a solid distributor as well, dishing out 4.0 assists a game as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t8.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2511580' first='Cameron' last='Gibson'] (Chariton) -- 60</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick guard who also found himself among the top returnees in assists, Gibson has good lateral movement and quick hands that he uses to pick opposing ball handlers clean or jump passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->