Class 1A: Top 10 Returning Scorers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1460951' first='Eli' last='Dee'] | Baxter -- 29.0 points per game</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The battle between Dee and the next player on this list for the scoring title in Class 1A this year will be a ton of fun to watch unfold. Dee is an electric scorer who can make it rain from the 3-point line in bunches, but he's not solely a shooter, showing tremendous improvement as a ball-handler and playmaker as a junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765506' first='Brady' last='Boulton'] | Montezuma -- 28.2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boulton had the second highest scoring game of the season last year, dropping 54 points in a win against Centerville. A dynamic three-level scorer who does so with remarkable efficiency, Boulton posted 51-43-91 shooting splits last season, making himself a member of the rare 50-40-90 club. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1907683' first='Hunter' last='Horn'] | St. Edmond -- 23.7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A mobile, efficient 6-3/6-4 big man with soft hands, great footwork, and excellent touch around the rim with either hand, Horn led the Gaels to the 1A semifinals last season while shooting nearly 59% from the floor. He'll once again be the focal point for a St. Edmond team that may open the season as the top-ranked team in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765538' first='Ben' last='Ramsey'] | IKM-Manning -- 22.4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ramsey was the only IKM player to average in double figures last season, and he also led the team in assists, dishing out 4.8 helpers per game. The 6-0 guard can score from all three levels, and his ability to create off the bounce is what makes him so dangerous.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765521' first='Cal' last='Heydon'] | Coon Rapids-Bayard -- 22.2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile 6-4 combo forward who can score inside and out, get his teammates involved, and pound the glass on both ends of the floor, Heydon is one of the top all-around players in the class. He posted 56-39-69 shooting splits as a junior for the Crusaders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731675' first='Brady' last='Wall'] | Maquoketa Valley -- 21.5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wall is a quick 6-0 guard who can get to the rim off the bounce routinely for the Wildcats. He handles it well, gets to the free-throw line frequently, and does a nice job of turning his defense into offense, averaging 1.7 steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1978106' first='Shay' last='Stephens'] | Notre Dame -- 20.9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off a great junior year, Stephens followed it up with a tremendous spring and summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite'] which led to him picking up a Division I offer from Western Illinois. A 6-5 lead guard who sees the floor well, shoots it off the bounce, and gets to the rim, he's a do-it-all guard who averaged 7.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 2.8 steals per game to go with his big scoring nights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731804' first='Isaiah' last='Sholes'] | Essex -- 20.2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sholes was a dominant force in the painted area last season for the Trojans, averaging 13.3 rebounds and 5.2 blocks per game in addition to averaging more than 20 points a night. He's efficient, bouncy, and strong.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2886911' first='Jackson' last='Ruggles'] | Mount Ayr -- 19.9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 guard with good size and a great feel for the game, Ruggles posted 50-44-80 shooting splits as a junior for the Raiders while leading the team in assists and steals in addition to scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2519981' first='Briggs' last='Boehme'] | Wapsie Valley -- 19.4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boehme is part of a strong one-two punch for the Warriors in the 2026 class, forming a great inside-out tandem with big man [player_tooltip player_id='1884756' first='Tanner' last='Bergmann']. Boehme is a quick guard who thrives playing downhill and attacking the rim, where he finishes well and can find open teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->