Eight Outstanding Performances from 1/13-1/18 (Class 1A)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 SF [player_tooltip player_id='2731685' first='Talan' last='Pletz'] (Janesville) -- 46 points (19-29 FG, 0-2 3P, 8-13 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals [vs. Tripoli]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pletz set the single-game scoring record at Janesville last week with his 46-point outburst against Tripoli. A 6-1 wing who loves to play downhill and get to the rim both off of good off-ball movement and off the dribble, he was absolutely dominant against the Panthers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 SG [player_tooltip player_id='1951831' first='Jordan' last='Cota'] (Kee) -- 35 points (14-21 FG, 4-7 3P, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks [vs. New Hampton]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic guard who can do a little bit of everything on both ends of the floor, Cota showcased his ability to score from all three levels, control the glass, create plays off the dribble, and defend multiple positions in the Kee Hawks' blowout win over New Hampton. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 SG [player_tooltip player_id='1759946' first='Noah' last='Fuelling'] (Dunkerton) -- 32 points (11-15 FG, 4-8 3P, 6-7 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals [vs. Waterloo Christian]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5-11 guard who has been a reliable secondary scorer alongside standout [player_tooltip player_id='1436496' first='Dylan' last='Marquart'], Fuelling had his best game of the season against the Regents, dropping an extremely efficient 32 points while showing his ability to play with or without the ball in his hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 PF Kelan Stevenson (Lamoni) -- 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-8 FT), 24 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks [vs. Melcher-Dallas]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stevenson is an undersized forward at 6-0, but he was an absolute force on the glass against Melcher-Dallas, pulling down an eye-popping 24 rebounds, the same amount that M-D had as a team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 SF [player_tooltip player_id='1797393' first='Payton' last='Policky'] (ACGC) -- 14 points (5-13 FG, 0-1 3P, 4-6 FT), 24 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals [vs. Earlham]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Chargers have been one of 1A's best teams this season, and Policky is a significant reason why. The 6-2 wing was fantastic on the glass against Earlham, grabbing 8 offensive rebounds and 24 total. He's a strong, athletic wing who loves to use his physicality to his advantage on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 SF Caleb Krueger (Cedar Valley Christian) -- 20 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3P, 3-4 FT), 19 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks [vs. GMG]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another big-time double-double last week was delivered by Krueger, a 6-3 wing. He leads the team in both categories on the season and this was just the latest in a number of quality showings this season for the senior Husky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 PG [player_tooltip player_id='2511527' first='Eli' last='Scott'] (Marquette Catholic) -- 7 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3P), 5 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals, 1 block [vs. Lisbon]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scott is a reliable floor general who does a great job creating quality looks for his teammates and protecting the basketball, and he did just that against Lisbon in a tight game, dishing out 12 helpers against just 2 turnovers in a narrow win. He's a great ball-handler who sees the floor extremely well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 SF Joe Clevenger (Saint Ansgar) -- 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 5 blocks [vs. North Iowa]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 combo forward, Clevenger has been a solid piece of the rotation for the Saints this season, but not a standout by any means. But he was excellent against the Bison last week, showing the ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He provided versatility on the defensive end, playmaking and passing, and was great on the glass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->