Preseason All-Conference Teams: Tri-Rivers West

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year:</strong> 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731675' first='Brady' last='Wall'] (Maquoketa Valley)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's really weird to not have a North Linn player listed here, but the Lynx reign atop the Tri-Rivers may finally come to an end this year. Maquoketa Valley, with all but one player returning, will battle it out with Alburnett atop the division, and Wall, one of the top returning scorers in the state, is the big reason why.</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='2731675' first='Brady' last='Wall'] (Maquoketa Valley): 21.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.7 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile three-level scorer who can take over games with his ability to not only score but also create for his teammates, Wall is a dynamic all-around player who will once again be the focal point for the Wildcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2886808' first='Caiden' last='Bueckers'] (Alburnett): 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals, 42.8 3P%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sharpshooting guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Bueckers will pair with the next player on this first team to give the Pirates the best backcourt in the conference. He's a good on-ball defender, talented playmaker, and high-level shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2754658' first='Laken' last='Caves'] (Alburnett): 9.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough, stat-sheet stuffing guard, Caves can impact the game in a major way on both ends of the floor on a nightly basis. He's a great athlete, a versatile defender, and a skilled playmaker who sees the floor really well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 Brady Van Scoyoc (East Buchanan): 10.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Scoyoc was named a captain of the Buccaneers as a sophomore last year, a lofty honor on a team that featured plenty of seniors. He backed up that distinction with some strong play, emerging as one of the better guards in the conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Mason Hoy (Springville): 9.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoy was a quality player for the Orioles last season, nearly averaging in double figures while also ranking second on the team in assists per game. Following the graduations of the top three scorers from last year's team, he'll have ample opportunity to put up numbers as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2828865' first='Kyle' last='Peck'] (East Buchanan)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2771928' first='Kaiel' last='Scott'] (Starmont)<br>2026 Anderson Holtz (Maquoketa Valley)<br>2027 Nolan Woods (North Linn)<br>2026 Conlin Rouse (Springville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Bryce Stannard (Edgewood-Colesburg)<br>2026 Ty Hoeger (Maquoketa Valley)<br>2028 Jax Steger (Edgewood-Colesburg)<br>2027 Wyatt Opitz (Starmont)<br>2026 Dashny Munyakazi (Central City)<br>2026 Dylan Knipper (Maquoketa Valley)<br>2027 Waylon Raue (North Linn)<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->