Forest Park Rangers Open Gym Notebook:

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>In the last 36 years, the Forest Park Rangers are the winningest 2A Program in the State of Indiana with two State Chanpionships in 2005 and 2006 and a Runner-Up in 2018. The winning tradition has continued with Coach Drew Messmer taking over in 2022-2023 season and looking to win their fourth under his helm and fifth in a row including two consecutive regional championships as well. With the big core from last year's</em></strong> <strong><em>19-7 squad returning, the expectations are sky high for the Rangers this season.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Returners:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaxon Lueken - 6'3” 2026 Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When you return a four year starter who is your best defender and a 43% three-point shooter who also just happens to be a Division I Commit (Indiana Baseball Commit), it's a good start to your roster. Jaxon Lueken is a fluid athlete with a high motor that will bring stability and leadership to the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140403' first='Kamdon' last='Partenheimer'] - 6'9” 2027 Forward </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2964459,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/IMG_5387_96e7a6-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/IMG_5387_96e7a6-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2964459" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best prospects in Southwest Indiana, the 6'9” stretch four is primed to have a big year. Inside-out game that can score in a variety of different ways. Has a big defensive impact with his shot altering ability and expect him to put up big numbers this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jared Berger - 6'0” 2026 Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elite three-point shooter returning for his senior year, Jared Berger will be high on opposing team's scouting reports. Athletic guard that plays with a high motor. He's best in catch and shoot situations with his deep range and quick trigger. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grant Fleck - 6'1” 2026 Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2964517,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/IMG_5388-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/IMG_5388-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2964517" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Steady lead guard that controls the game. Grant Fleck signifies leadership on both ends of the floor. Plays at his own pace and always make the right decision. Could be ask to carry a heavier scoring load this season, but will be a great table setter for his teammates. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dee Finch - 6'0 2027 Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Physical guard that has the intangibles to take over a game. High motor kid that defends at a high level. Only got in eleven games last season, but will be a player that can handle the ball in pressure, shoots a good three-point shot, and can get paint touches as well as be a solid defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Returners in Fall Sports:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Steckler - 6'2”</strong> <strong>2026 Forward</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hudson King - 6'4” 2027 Forward</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Braydyn VanWinkle - 6'5” 2028 Forward</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anden Uebelhor - 5'10” 2028 Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camron Lueken - 6'4” 2028 Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Younger Talent:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Talan Blessinger - 6'2” 2028 Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talan had a really good day in open gym. Looks to be a depth piece this season as a fluid athlete and his length on the perimeter. He shot it well during the scrimmage portions of the open gym and showed that he can be a good cutter off the ball and finish those cuts with buckets underneath.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Reid Fleck - 6'4” 2028 Wing/Forward</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Intriguing long term piece for the Rangers. He's a long and athletic player with a bit of an unorthodox game. Doesn't have the smoothest release on his jump shot, but shot it well at the workout. Not sure what kind of role he has for the Rangers this season but in the time he gets he should be a really good defender that plays extremely hard and will finish plays offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->