Preseason All-Conference Teams: MRAC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171695' first='Matthew' last='Noll'] (Heelan)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have the Crusaders ranked #1 to open the year in Class 3A, and Noll is the biggest reason why. The future Wayne State forward had a great junior year and made sure everyone around the state knew who he was with his dominant play at the state tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171695' first='Matthew' last='Noll'] (Heelan): 18.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 49.8 FG%, 77.6 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile two-way player who can defend multiple positions, create looks for himself and his teammates, and dominate the glass on both ends of the floor, Noll is one of the best players in the state and should have a huge senior season for a Heelan team that has a real chance at winning it all in 3A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1437607' first='Fitzgerald' last='Grant'] (Sioux City East): 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 59.0 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grant has committed to play his college ball at NAIA Morningside, where he'll give the Mustangs a skilled playmaker on the wing with good size and athleticism. He handles it and sees the floor exceptionally well, and is an extremely efficient scorer who puts constant pressure on opposing defenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376689' first='Cole' last='Arnold'] (Council Bluffs Lincoln): 13.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals, 75.6 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arnold got off to a bit of a slow start at CBAL last season following his transfer from Lewis Central, but he came on strong after the holiday break, showing the ability to score from all three levels as well as serve as a creative playmaker. He has the size and physicality to be a matchup problem on the wing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1238369' first='Zach' last='Hesse'] (Sioux City North): 14.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 85.7 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 wing who showed some ability to create for his teammates as a freshman and sophomore, Hesse moved off the ball a bit more last season and showed that he can shine in that role as well, knocking down 37% of his 3s and leading the Stars in scoring and rebounding. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1938205' first='Jordan' last='Dewaele'] (Council Bluffs Jefferson): 16.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.9 blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CBTJ had a rough year last season, winning just three games, but Dewaele was really good for the Yellow Jackets, leading the team in scoring and rebounding while also serving as a valuable rim protector. He's a good athlete with the size to defend multiple positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381403' first='Creighton' last='Bracker'] (Council Bluffs Lincoln)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765514' first='Noah' last='Conley'] (Sioux City North)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759908' first='Etienne' last='Higgins'] (Council Bluffs Lincoln)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2325373' first='Quinn' last='Olson'] (Heelan)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1288898' first='Beau' last='Chamberlain'] (Heelan)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Devin Davis-Conti (Council Bluffs Jefferson)<br>2024 Andrew Fifitia (LeMars)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2325363' first='Sean' last='Schaefer'] (Heelan)<br>2024 Ben Martin (LeMars)<br>2025 Dominic Foster (Sioux City North)<br>2024 Brayden Dreckman (LeMars)<br>2024 Drew Galles (LeMars)<br>2024 Dylan Susemihl (LeMars)<br>2024 AJ Flemister (Sioux City East)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765550' first='Bilal' last='Yusuf'] (Sioux City East)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951829' first='Gio' last='Vazquez'] (Sioux City East)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765551' first='Neaf' last='Yusuf'] (Sioux City East)<br>2024 Jaden Dewaele (Council Bluffs Jefferson)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1978104' first='Easton' last='Klement'] (Council Bluffs Lincoln)<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->