Preseason All-Conference Teams: Little Hawkeye

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2120763' first='Jack' last='McGuire'] (Pella)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dutch figure to enter the season as the team to beat in the LHC, and McGuire is their best player. A versatile two-way wing who can impact the game in a multitude of ways, he looks primed to have a big senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2120763' first='Jack' last='McGuire'] (Pella): 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals, 64.1 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McGuire's combination of size, athleticism, length, and footwork allow him to dominate games inside of about 15 feet. He's excellent operating out of the high and mid-post areas, using his size to see over the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2419808' first='George' last='Blake'] (Indianola): 16.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The leading returning scorer in the league, Blake has put together two great years to open his high school career. A versatile scorer who can play with or without the ball in his hands, he'll be looking to lift an Indianola team that has been really young for the last few years up the standings this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2724147' first='Gilbert' last='Flagel'] (Pella Christian): 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flagel had one of the most productive summers of anyone in the state, putting up huge outing after huge outing for [program_tooltip program_id='2626519' first='Drive' last='Pro Select']. He's a long, athletic wing who uses his size to his advantage on both ends of the floor. He should have a huge senior year for the Eagles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2757890' first='Tommy' last='North'] (Oskaloosa): 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North put together a really nice sophomore year for the Indians, leading the team in scoring and assists. He's a skilled ball-handler and shot creator with a good feel for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2419810' first='Easton' last='McGraw'] (Indianola): 12.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McGraw pairs with Blake to give Indianola a dynamic one-two punch of scoring threats. He's a tenacious rebounder, active defender, and can score inside and out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2413561' first='Austin' last='Schulte'] (Pella)<br>2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2772348' first='Chase' last='Perrin'] (Dallas Center-Grimes)<br>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2754666' first='Brody' last='Burke'] (Dallas Center-Grimes)<br>2026 Heavon Knox (Oskaloosa)<br>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2420802' first='Audric' last='Pelzer'] (Norwalk)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2439145' first='Griffin' last='Simpson'] (Pella)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2413557' first='Caden' last='Klein'] (Newton)<br>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2419755' first='Tillman' last='Papcun'] (Norwalk)<br>2028 Isaiah Slaughter (Newton)<br>2026 Harrison Mullens (Pella)<br>2026 Ethan Stek (Pella)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2479872' first='Hudson' last='Heidgerken'] (Dallas Center-Grimes)<br>2026 Luke Lorenzen (Dallas Center-Grimes)<br>2028 Trey Steinkamp (Pella Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->