Preseason All-Conference Teams: Western Valley

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1874770' first='Brody' last='Muenchrath'] (Westwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With three of their top four scorers returning to a league that was hit pretty hard by graduation, Westwood could be in line to make a big jump up the league standings this season, and if they do, Muenchrath will be one of the the primary reasons 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>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1874770' first='Brody' last='Muenchrath'] (Westwood): 17.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.2 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The leading returning scorer in the conference, Muenchrath put up over 17 points a game as a sophomore, which is noteworthy regardless of class or conference. He should average north of 20 a night for the Rebels this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Gage Semple (Lawton-Bronson): 13.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.7 steals, 40.4 3P%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Semple knocked down 57 3-pointers as a sophomore and has established himself as the best shooting threat in the conference. Look for him to have a breakout year as an all-around scorer as a junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Beau Goodwin (Kingsley-Pierson): 13.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 50.0 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An efficient 6-4 forward, Goodwin led the Panthers in scoring, rebounding, and assists as a junior. His court vision out of the low block is impressive, and he's a good finisher around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Drew Kluender (Woodbury Central): 10.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.2 blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong, physical 6-3 forward, Kluender cold be in line to average a double-double for the Wildcats as a senior. He has soft hands and does a great job using his physicality to control the painted area on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1878274' first='Carson' last='Topf'] (Westwood): 13.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.3 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Topf will pair with Muenchrath to give the Rebels the top one-two punch in the league. He's a good rebounder and capable playmaker who can also get to the bucket fairly routinely for finishes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Kellen Jensen (Ridge View)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Kinnick Thoreson (Lawton-Bronson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Harry Spicer (MVAOCOU)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Tanner Dixson (MVAOCOU)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Kyran Flowers (Westwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1172816' first='Anthony' last='Newquist'] (OABCIG)<br>2024 Payton Purgett (West Monona)<br>2024 Cole Thomas (River Valley)<br>2024 Braden Heiss (Lawton-Bronson)<br>2025 Keaton Gernhart (Woodbury Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->