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<p><strong>Most outstanding player: 2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1367399' first='Andrew' last='Austin'] (Central Lyon)<br></strong><em>Stats: 19.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 23-33 FG (69.7%), 2-5 3P (40%), 10-13 FT (76.9%)</em></p>
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<p>Austin was dominant all week, posting double-doubles in the Lions' first two games (21 points, 14 rebounds in the quarterfinals; 20 points, 14 rebounds in the semifinals), and was highly efficient throughout the week, showing his ability to score from all three levels. A bouncy 6-7 forward with great hands, he was sensational in helping deliver a state title to Rock Rapids.</p>
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<p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1253020' first='Zach' last='Lutmer'] (Central Lyon)<br></strong><em>Stats: 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 17-34 FG (50%), 3-13 3P (23.1%), 13-16 FT (81.3%)</em></p>
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<p>Lutmer was solid all week for the Lions, doing a little bit of everything for his team, and he saved his best performance for last, going off for 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in their championship win over Western Christian. The future Iowa football player used his athleticism to control games on both ends of the floor all week. </p>
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<p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1462778' first='Tate' last='Van Regenmorter'] (Western Christian)<br></strong><em>Stats: 16.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 19-40 FG (47.5%), 7-16 3P (43.8%), 3-3 FT (100%)</em></p>
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<p>Van Regenmorter nearly helped carry the Wolfpack to a state championship, showing his ability to score inside and out at an efficient clip. He took over the second half of their semifinal win against Roland-Story and was the key reason that Western Christian pulled away in that one.</p>
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<p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1436462' first='Kaden' last='Van Regenmorter'] (Western Christian)<br></strong><em>Stats: 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 18-30 FG (60%), 0-4 3P (0%), 12-15 FT (80%)</em></p>
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<p>The younger Van Regenmorter brother was also excellent throughout the week, showcasing his ability to score around the bucket and make plays out of the mid-and-high post area. When he's in that area, he's nearly unstoppable at this level, with a strong mid-range game, the ability to put the ball on the floor and get to the rim, and excellent court vision.</p>
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<p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1239871' first='Luke' last='Patton'] (Roland-Story)<br></strong><em>Stats: 16.5 points, 16.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, 2.0 blocks, 13-22 FG (59.1%), 0-4 3P (0%), 7-10 FT (70%)</em></p>
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<p>Patton's quarterfinal performance lands him on this first team, going for 25 points and 22 rebounds in their win over Kuemper Catholic. He looks like a tight end and has the soft hands, physical frame, and athleticism of a potentially dominant small-school college basketball player.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p>
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<p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1751110' first='Reece' last='Vander Zee'] (Central Lyon)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1423351' first='Tysen' last='DeVries'] (Pella Christian)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171681' first='Jonovan' last='Wilkinson'] (Roland-Story)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1469788' first='Aiden' last='Stoltz'] (Pella Christian)<br>2024 Dane Geetings (Pella Christian)</p>
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<p><strong>Honorable mentions: </strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1167724' first='Ashtin' last='Van't Hul'] (Western Christian); 2023 Chandler Pollema (Western Christian); 2025 Karsen Moret (Western Christian); 2023 Josh Elbert (Central Lyon); 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381408' first='Zach' last='Driscoll'] (MFL MarMac); 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2221613' first='Carver' last='Blietz-Bentien'] (MFL MarMac); 2024 DJ Vonnahme (Kuemper Catholic)</p>
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