Preseason All-Conference Teams: SEISC North

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2511490' first='Seth' last='Ours'] (Hillcrest Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winfield-Mt. Union and WACO have controlled the division for the last several years, but this year it may be a little more open for a team like Hillcrest Academy to break through. If that happens, it's because Ours was fantastic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2511490' first='Seth' last='Ours'] (Hillcrest Academy): 16.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 steals, 49.3 3P%, 86.0 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ours has firmly established himself as one of the best shooters not just in the SEISC, or in Class 1A, but in the state as a whole after his performance last year. He's the engine of the Ravens' offensive attack with his off-ball movement, shooting, and improved playmaking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2721688' first='Finnegan' last='Cline'] (Louisa-Muscatine): 14.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.4 blocks, 53.8 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cline was solid as a junior for the Falcons, ranking second on the team in both scoring and rebounding, while leading the team in blocks. Following the graduation of do-it-all standout Ty Northup, a lot of opportunities will open up for Cline to shine as an all-around weapon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381409' first='Jake' last='Edwards'] (Winfield-Mt. Union): 10.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 steals, 41.3 3P%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards was fantastic as a perimeter shooting threat last year for the Wolves, helping them reach the 1A semifinals. He's a lead guard with great size at 6-5/6-6, and he uses that length effectively on the defensive end, getting up into passing lanes and sparking the offense with his defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2103624' first='Emmett' last='Burke'] (Lone Tree): 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.7 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burke stuffs the stat sheet for the Lions, leading the team in scoring, assists, and steals last season and finishing third in rebounding. He's a quick guard who likes to attack the rim off the dribble, putting pressure on the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2519950' first='Rowan' last='Miller'] (Hillcrest Academy): 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.3 steals, 41.7 3P%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is the straw that stirs the drink for Hillcrest, a talented, quick guard who can play downhill and put constant pressure on opposing defenses with his speed and ability to break down the defense. He averaged over 5 assists a game as a sophomore and posted a 3.08 assist-to-turnover ratio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Mason Bender (Hillcrest Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Will Adam (Pekin)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2886826' first='Justyn' last='Faulkner'] (Wapello)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Bryce Bailey (Hillcrest Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2754662' first='Ellis' last='Hills-Carrier'] (Columbus)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Reece Holbrook (Lone Tree)<br>2026 Domonic Garcia (Lone Tree)<br>2025 Isaac Rich (WACO)<br>2025 Kasey Davis (Pekin)<br>2025 Logan McFarland (Highland)<br>2026 Bryce Hazelett (Highland)<br>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2906526' first='Kale' last='Bailey'] (Hillcrest Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->