WBY Tournament in Plymouth: Standouts and results

Twenty-four teams from Wisconsin took part in the annual Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Summer Tournament held June 28-29 in Plymouth.    Following are some observations from the event:   Pool A Standings Beloit Turner 2-1, Saint Mary Catholic 2-1, Lomira 2-2, Valders 0-4. * Standings includes a couple of forfeits due to slick floors along with some crossover games with Pool B. Pool A Most Valuable Player [player_tooltip player_id='2635197' first='AJ' last='Dotson'], 5-10, Sr., G, Beloit Turner Dotson looms as one of the elite point guards in the Rock Valley Conference for the 2025-26 season as the returning second-team all-league performer averaged 13.6 points and 3.1 rebounds while helping the Trojans to a 13-13 record a year ago. Quickness, shiftiness and craftiness are among the positive traits for Dotson, who can push the ball in transition, get into the paint and finish over taller defenders. Dotson is an accurate foul shooter (82 percent as a junior) and is also a more than capable shooter from outside the three-point arc. Teaming with talented forward Chris Johnson (6-3), Dotson is a key component for a Turner squad looking to make some noise this winter in the Rock Division of the Rock Valley Conference. Pool A Breakout Performer [player_tooltip player_id='2509479' first='Mason' last='Staudinger'], 6-2, Jr., G, Valders Valders dropped games to Saint Mary Catholic, Lomira, Beloit Turner and Kettle Moraine Lutheran in Plymouth, but the Vikings were competitive in all four setbacks thanks to the strong play of Staudinger, an aggressive 6-foot-2 junior wing prospect. He had 17 points in a 45-41 loss to Beloit Turner, 14 in a 62-41 loss to Lomira, 21 with three triples in a 51-44 setback to Saint Mary Catholic and 11 in a 59-31 loss to Kettle Moraine Lutheran. Staudinger showed the ability to score off the bounce, from the foul line and also from outside the three-point arc for coach Trevor Schwoerer's squad. Pool A All-Tournament Team [player_tooltip player_id='2346902' first='Gavin' last='Beck'], 5-10, Soph., G, Saint Mary Catholic [player_tooltip player_id='2140902' first='Charlie' last='Cole'], 5-10, Jr., G, Lomira [player_tooltip player_id='2635197' first='AJ' last='Dotson'], 5-10, Sr., G, Beloit Turner Chris Johnson, 6-3, Sr., F, Beloit Turner Hayden Jones, 6-1, Soph., G/F, Beloit Turner Kegan Kell, 6-0, Sr., G, Lomira [player_tooltip player_id='2381930' first='Blake' last='Steger'], 6-3, Jr., F, Lomira [player_tooltip player_id='2920553' first='Tarver' last='Trinkner'], 6-1, Jr., G, Saint Mary Catholic [player_tooltip player_id='2483851' first='Mason' last='Uhlenbrauck'], 6-2, Sr., G, Saint Mary Catholic   Pool B Standings Beloit Memorial 3-0, Kettle Moraine Lutheran 3-1, Plymouth Black 2-2, Manitowoc Lincoln 0-3. * Standings includes a couple of forfeits due to slick floors along with some crossover games with Pool A. Pool B Most Valuable Player [player_tooltip player_id='1561889' first='Amare' last='Hereford'], 6-2, Sr., G, Beloit Memorial Without question one of the state's elite prospects in the 2026 class, Hereford was nothing short of outstanding for Beloit Memorial in its 53-42 victory over Plymouth Black. He finished the game with an extremely impressive stat line -- 31 points, three steals, two rebounds and one assist. He made 12-of-17 shots from the field and all six of his foul shots. Hereford's quickness and ability to maneuver himself around defenders in the paint led to basket after basket, both in transition and in the half court. Hereford's passing and leadership skills are also big assets for Beloit Memorial, which features the top backcourt combination in the Southern Lakes Conference in Hereford and senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1552453' first='Brock' last='Hodges'] (6-0). Pool B Breakout Performer [player_tooltip player_id='2624965' first='Henry' last='Bednar'], 6-4, Sr., F, Kettle Moraine Lutheran Bednar and his teammates from Kettle Moraine Lutheran move from the East Central Conference to the newly formed Glacier Trails Conference looking to contend for a championship. A second-team all-league choice a year ago, Bednar is coming off a strong junior campaign where he averaged 12.0 points and 4.8 rebounds. He has the ability to use his size and strength to score around the basket and off cuts to the hoop while also making some perimeter shots. He had two triples in every game for the Chargers in Plymouth and also finished in double figures in each outing for coach Josh Lindner. Pool B All-Tournament Team [player_tooltip player_id='2724390' first='Jake' last='Bartelt'], 5-11, Jr., G, Kettle Moraine Lutheran [player_tooltip player_id='2624965' first='Henry' last='Bednar'], 6-4, Sr., F, Kettle Moraine Lutheran [player_tooltip player_id='2935672' first='Augie' last='Eigenberger'], 5-10, Sr., G, Plymouth Black [player_tooltip player_id='1561889' first='Amare' last='Hereford'], 6-2, Sr., G, Beloit Memorial [player_tooltip player_id='1552453' first='Brock' last='Hodges'], 6-0, Sr., G, Beloit Memorial [player_tooltip player_id='1561882' first='Micah' last='Kubsch'], 5-10, Sr., G, Manitowoc Lincoln [player_tooltip player_id='2830234' first='JJ' last='Martin'], 5-10, Sr., G, Beloit Memorial Mason Moths, 5-10, Jr., G, Kettle Moraine Lutheran [player_tooltip player_id='2045263' first='Kayden' last='Schultz'], 6-3, Sr., G, Plymouth Black   Pool C Standings Oostburg 4-0, Kimberly 2-2, Sheboygan South 2-2, Whitefish Bay 1-3. * Records include crossover games with Pool D. Pool C Most Valuable Player [player_tooltip player_id='1970502' first='Cade' last='Dirkse'], 6-2, Sr., PG, Oostburg Tough call for this award as both Dirkse and teammate [player_tooltip player_id='2117025' first='Jamison' last='Zavatchin'] were exceptional in Plymouth while leading the Flying Dutchmen to a 4-0 record. As the point guard and table setter for his squad, Dirkse gets the slight nod here. He plays the game the right away in all facets. His unselfishness, big-play ability and stellar leadership are evident in every game he plays. Dirkse scores when needed -- 20 points in a 54-46 victory over Kimberly -- but he's almost more interested in setting up his teammates for looks at the basket. He makes quick, accurate passes in the half court and in transition, and rarely turns the ball over. Defensively, Dirkse has the quickness, strength and size to make things miserable for opposing guards. His presence on the court is a major reason why Oostburg will be a tough out come the WIAA Division 3 playoffs in March. Pool C Breakout Performer [player_tooltip player_id='2466054' first='Mace' last='Miskel'], 5-10, Soph., PG, Whitefish Bay The point-guard play in Pool C was outstanding and Miskel's showing for Whitefish Bay was highly impressive. Although just a sophomore, Miskel plays with incredible poise, with a very high basketball IQ and with outstanding ball handling, passing and shooting skills. The game is never too fast for this heady lead guard as he makes the proper decisions with the ball in his hands at a very high rate. The son of former Butler University standout Chris Miskel, [player_tooltip player_id='2466054' first='Mace' last='Miskel'] has had a very strong spring/summer on the club circuit, playing up a division on the Puma Circuit for [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy']. All of those positive attributes make Miskel one of the state's better class of 2028 collegiate prospects. Pool C All-Tournament Team [player_tooltip player_id='2325607' first='Jack' last='Brodersen'], 6-1, Jr., G, Whitefish Bay [player_tooltip player_id='1561881' first='Ryan' last='Buchanan'], 6-3, Sr., F, Kimberly [player_tooltip player_id='1970502' first='Cade' last='Dirkse'], 6-2, Sr., PG, Oostburg [player_tooltip player_id='2404334' first='Nolan' last='Groh'], 6-7, Sr., F, Sheboygan South Hunter Holschuh, 6-2, Sr., G, Kimberly [player_tooltip player_id='2466054' first='Mace' last='Miskel'], 5-10, Soph., PG, Whitefish Bay [player_tooltip player_id='2501109' first='Nolan' last='Pedrin'], 6-7, Sr., F, Sheboygan South [player_tooltip player_id='2838218' first='Kegan' last='Pleau'], 6-1, Sr., G, Kimberly [player_tooltip player_id='2500873' first='Marcus' last='Webb'], 6-1, Sr., G, Whitefish Bay [player_tooltip player_id='2404362' first='Jayden' last='Wesaw'], 6-1, Sr., G, Sheboygan South [player_tooltip player_id='2117025' first='Jamison' last='Zavatchin'], 6-4, Sr., F, Oostburg [player_tooltip player_id='2854162' first='Westin' last='Zavatchin'], 6-5, Soph., F, Oostburg   Pool D Standings Howards Grove 3-1, Brown Deer 2-2, Menomonee Falls 2-2, Northwestern 0-4. Pool D Most Valuable Player [player_tooltip player_id='2815632' first='Kam' last='Kroll'], 6-3, Jr., G/F, Northwestern Kroll plays for Northwestern of the Heart O'North Conference and made the long trek to Plymouth with his team in an effort to hone his skills against competition from the southern part of the state. To say the least, he more than held his own. A bouncy wing who can score in different ways, Kroll's squad failed to win a game, but his play was strong, nonetheless. Playing without a couple of key teammates who could not make the trip, Kroll quickly became the focal point for opposing defenses, but he still managed to put up big numbers. He finished with 19 points against Menomonee Falls, 18 points versus Howards Grove, 22 in a close loss to Brown Deer and 35 in a 66-55 loss to Kimberly. The returning first-team all-league performer had a strong sophomore season for coach Nolan Graff, averaging 15.3 points and 6.0 rebounds while helping Northwestern to a 19-8 record. Pool D Breakout Performer [player_tooltip player_id='1753977' first='Jayden' last='Ragland'], 6-0, Sr., PG, Brown Deer Ragland was unable to play for Brown Deer on Saturday in Plymouth, but he was simply outstanding in the Falcons' two games on Sunday. A dynamic lead guard with strength, speed and hops, Ragland pushes the ball in transition to put extreme pressure on opposing defenses. He zips past opponents in the blink of an eye and can finish off a drive to the hoop with a crowd-pleasing dunk. Brown Deer's first-year coach, Darryl Longley, will utilize Ragland's speed and quickness on both ends of the court, making it difficult for opposing backcourt players to have big outings against the Falcons. As a junior, Ragland averaged 18.4 ppg and he appears ready to match or surpass that total in 2025-26. Pool D All-Tournament Team [player_tooltip player_id='2408467' first='Luke' last='Bleimehl'], 6-0, Sr., G, Menomonee Falls Noah Bourque, 6-0, Sr., G, Northwestern [player_tooltip player_id='2417144' first='Trace' last='Damrow'], 6-3, Jr., F, Howards Grove Mike Essoka, 5-10, Sr., G, Brown Deer [player_tooltip player_id='2391076' first='Codie' last='Jones'], 6-3, Sr., G/F, Brown Deer [player_tooltip player_id='2815632' first='Kam' last='Kroll'], 6-3, Jr., G/F, Northwestern [player_tooltip player_id='2891620' first='Keaton' last='Milbrath'], 6-0, Sr., G, Howards Grove [player_tooltip player_id='2920427' first='McCoy' last='Milbrath'], 6-0, Jr., G, Howards Grove [player_tooltip player_id='1874952' first='Anthony' last='Ness'], 5-10, Sr., G, Menomonee Falls [player_tooltip player_id='1753977' first='Jayden' last='Ragland'], 5-10, Sr., PG, Brown Deer [player_tooltip player_id='2381464' first='Logan' last='Rouse'], 6-5, Sr., F, Menomonee Falls   Pool E Standings Manitowoc Lutheran 4-0, Berlin 3-1, Cedar Grove 2-2, Plymouth Orange 0-4. * Pool records include crossover games with Pool F. Pool E Most Valuable Player [player_tooltip player_id='2499881' first='Wesley' last='Hecker'], 6-0, Sr., G, Manitowoc Lutheran A strong senior class could carry Manitowoc Lutheran to the top spot in the Big East North next season, and one of the most impressive class of 2026 prospects in the program in Hecker, a combination guard who can score, distribute and defend. Hecker's activity on the court is impressive as he always seems to be around the ball and hustles at all times. He is a capable scorer as he had 26 points and four three-point baskets in a victory over Cedar Grove, but he's also content to move the ball and let his teammates do the scoring damage. Hecker's leadership and unselfishness will be important assets for coach Scott Loberger and the Lancers as they look to battle Howards Grove, Reedsville and Saint Mary Catholic for the league crown. Pool E Breakout Performer [player_tooltip player_id='2386216' first='Will' last='Franzen'], 6-2, Sr., G/F, Manitowoc Lutheran A returning second-team all-league selection in the Big East North Conference, Franzen is one of four senior starters back for their final go around with a Manitowoc Lutheran program that is hoping to raise a conference championship banner in its new gym. A wing player with good size, Franzen can score it at a high level from deep. He had seven three-point baskets and 21 points in a 73-42 win over Cedar Grove. But like others in the Manitowoc Lutheran program, he can also move the ball, set screens and defer to his teammates thanks to his unselfishness. It's this type of mentality that figures to help the Lancers in their quest to win a league title. Pool E All-Tournament Team [player_tooltip player_id='2891935' first='Royce' last='Booth'], 5-8, Frosh., G, Plymouth Orange [player_tooltip player_id='2386216' first='Will' last='Franzen'], 6-2, Sr., G/F, Manitowoc Lutheran [player_tooltip player_id='2224528' first='Owen' last='Gulke'], 6-1, Sr., G, Cedar Grove [player_tooltip player_id='2499881' first='Wesley' last='Hecker'], 6-0, Sr., G, Manitowoc Lutheran [player_tooltip player_id='2913732' first='Carter' last='Hess'], 6-0, Sr., G, Berlin [player_tooltip player_id='2913773' first='Blake' last='Metoxen'], 6-0, Sr., G, Berlin [player_tooltip player_id='2816676' first='Isaiah' last='Muchka'], 5-9, Sr., G, Manitowoc Lutheran [player_tooltip player_id='2387128' first='Hayden' last='Redington'], 6-5, Sr., PF, Berlin Carter Schmitz, 6-3, Sr., G/F, Cedar Grove [player_tooltip player_id='2822671' first='Thomas' last='Wiesner'], 6-4, Sr., F, Cedar Grove Pool F Standings Reedsville 3-0, Campbellsport 2-1, Green Bay NEW Lutheran 1-3, Dodgeland 0-4. * Pool records includes a forfeit due to slick floors and also crossover games with Pool E. Pool F Most Valuable Player [player_tooltip player_id='1561897' first='Ben' last='Prochnow'], 5-10, Sr., PG, Reedsville The son of Reedsville head coach Ron Prochnow, [player_tooltip player_id='1561897' first='Ben' last='Prochnow'] enters his fourth season of varsity competition with the Panthers hoping to help his squad potentially make a deep run in the WIAA Division 5 playoffs. Steady with the ball and a pest in the Panthers' full-court pressure defense, Prochnow is the top returning scorer for Reedsville at 18.3 ppg and one of the top point guards in the Big East Conference. His ability to make shots from deep, off the dribble and in the half court are big assets, but his biggest contribution to Reedsville's success is his leadership and ability to get the ball to teammates like [player_tooltip player_id='2617712' first='Arden' last='Strenn'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2920534' first='Jack' last='Schwahn'] at the right time and in the right place. Pool F Breakout Performer [player_tooltip player_id='2417165' first='Noah' last='Bobb'], 6-2, Sr., G, Campbellsport An aggressive player on both ends of the court, Bobb likes to mix things up and is rarely intimidated when he takes to the ball to the basket. He scored in double figures in each game for Campbellsport, including a 22-point outing in a 50-47 triumph over Dodgeland. Bobb, a second-team all-Flyway Conference pick as a junior when he averaged 11.1 points and 5.7 rebounds, showed the ability to bury three-point shots in addition to scoring off strong moves to the basket. Pool F All-Tournament Team [player_tooltip player_id='2417165' first='Noah' last='Bobb'], 6-2, Sr., G, Campbellsport [player_tooltip player_id='2960669' first='Brett' last='Gajeski'], 6-1, Sr., F, Green Bay NEW Lutheran Carter Gellings, 5-9, Jr., G, Campbellsport Sawyner Ninmann, 6-0, Soph., G, Dodgeland [player_tooltip player_id='1561897' first='Ben' last='Prochnow'], 5-10, Sr., PG, Reedsville [player_tooltip player_id='2852032' first='Hayden' last='Schultz'], 5-11, Jr., G, Green Bay NEW Lutheran [player_tooltip player_id='2920534' first='Jack' last='Schwahn'], 5-10, Sr., G, Reedsville [player_tooltip player_id='2617712' first='Arden' last='Strenn'], 6-1, Sr., F, Reedsville [player_tooltip player_id='2389774' first='Trewyn' last='White'], 5-9, Jr., G, Dodgeland

Twenty-four teams from Wisconsin took part in the annual Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Summer Tournament held June 28-29 in Plymouth.