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<p><strong>2026 SF [player_tooltip player_id='1978133' first='Max' last='Town'] (Des Moines Christian) -- 35 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3P, 13-16 FT), 16 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals [at Madrid]</strong></p>
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<p>Town has been fantastic all year, and that continued against the Tigers last week, putting up a huge double-double. The 6-5 wing can score from anywhere on the floor, has really improved as an athlete (find his reverse putback dunk out there on social media!), and has the size, length, and IQ to defend multiple positions. </p>
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<p><strong>2026 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2772138' first='Ryan' last='Diehl'] (Clarke) -- 32 points (13-21 FG, 4-12 3P, 2-3 FT), 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block [vs. Chariton]</strong></p>
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<p>Diehl has stuffed the stat sheet throughout the season, and he did so against against the Chargers, putting together a huge scoring game while finding other ways to impact it as well. </p>
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<p><strong>2027 SG Ethan Bisgard (Fairfield) -- 31 points (11-21 FG, 2-3 3P, 7-13 FT), 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals [vs. Van Buren County]</strong></p>
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<p>A 6-1 off-ball guard, Bisgard nearly carried the Trojans to a win over Van Buren County last week, falling 66-65. But he was fantastic, scoring 31 points in an efficient manner to go with a double-double and some real impact as a passer and defender.</p>
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<p><strong>2027 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2231637' first='Lincoln' last='Norris'] (Knoxville) -- 31 points (11-20 FG, 5-12 3P, 4-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals [at Pella Christian]</strong></p>
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<p>The 6-0 scoring guard burst onto the scene last season with some electric 3-point shooting games, and this year he's showing off his all-around offensive skill set. He's capable of creating off the dribble and scoring in the mid-range or getting to the rim, and he's dynamic as ever from the 3-point line. He was really good on both ends of the floor against the Eagles.</p>
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<p><strong>2027 PF Alex DuBay (Clear Creek Amana) -- 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds, 2 assists [at Benton]</strong></p>
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<p>The 6-6 DuBay has been a pleasant revelation for the Clippers this season, coming on especially strong in recent weeks. He has good size, is a solid athlete, has really good hands and is a force on the glass, giving the Clippers some needed size and physicality in the paint. He had a dominant double-double against an overmatched Benton frontcourt in a narrow loss.</p>
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<p><strong>2026 PG [player_tooltip player_id='1765533' first='Brady' last='Meadows'] (Central DeWitt) -- 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3P), 4 rebounds, 9 assists [at Bettendorf]</strong></p>
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<p>The 5-9 lead guard is one of the better pure point guards in the class, and he showed exactly that against a 4A ranked Bulldogs team. He has complete command of the Sabers offensive attack, and is able to put constant pressure on opposing teams with his ability to create plays off the dribble. He sees the floor well and is a talented passer who loves to get his teammates involved.</p>
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<p><strong>2026 PF Drake Hinson (Nevada) -- 11 points (2-9 FG, 2-7 3P, 5-6 FT), 14 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, 6 blocks [vs. Saydel]</strong></p>
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<p>An athletic 6-4 forward, Hinson stuffed the stat sheet against Saydel, coming up just a few helpers shy of a rare triple-double. The 11 points and 14 rebounds were nice, but the passing and defensive performance, coming away with seven stocks, were what made this performance truly special.</p>
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<p><strong>2027 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2754714' first='Trey' last='Osterhaus'] (Carlisle) -- 30 points (11-21 FG, 0-3 3P, 8-8 FT), 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 6 steals [at West Marshall]</strong></p>
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<p>A quick, athletic 5-11 guard who can dominate games with his ability to put constant pressure on teams on either end of the floor, nearly all of Osterhaus' arsenal was on display against the Trojans. He was a menace on the defensive end of the floor, got to the rim or the free-throw line routinely, and got his teammates involved. The only thing that wasn't working for him in this one was the jumper, going 0-3 from the arc.</p>
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