Holiday Break Check-In: Top 10 1A Rebounders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>With teams on a hiatus during the holiday break, let's check in on the statistical leaders in each category in each class to get a better feel for who some of the most productive players in the state have been so far this season. Leaders for this article are from whatever has been input into Bound as of 12/27 at 12:00 pm.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.) 2025 PF [player_tooltip player_id='2511617' first='Billie' last='Kindred'] (Keota) -- 17.0 rebounds per game</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles graduated a lot of talent, and Kindred has stepped up and become a big-time player in their absences, averaging 22.4 points a game while showing the ability to score inside and out. His work on the glass has been incredible, dominating the boards on both ends of the floor (5.4 offensive per game).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2.) 2026 PF Brody Bremer (Woodbury Central) -- 15.3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bremer is averaging more rebounds than points (12.0), and his work on the glass has been huge for the Wildcats, helping them control the painted area on both ends of the floor early in the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3.) 2026 PF [player_tooltip player_id='1884756' first='Tanner' last='Bergmann'] (Wapsie Valley) -- 13.2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top bigs in the class, Bergmann has been great on both ends of the floor for the Warriors, averaging 16.5 points on nearly 59% shooting in addition to his domination on the glass. He's a big, athletic forward with a high IQ and great understanding of the game and positioning. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.) 2026 PF [player_tooltip player_id='1907683' first='Hunter' last='Horn'] (St. Edmond) -- 12.4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Edmond has been one of the most pleasant surprises in the class so far this season, and Horn, a junior big man, has been the biggest reason why. He has been simply outstanding on both ends of the floor for the Gaels, averaging 25 points a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5.) 2026 PF [player_tooltip player_id='2886798' first='John' last='Berg'] (Sigourney) -- 12.2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Berg is an undersized forward at 6-1, but he uses his non-stop motor, physicality, and athleticism to impact the game on both ends of the floor for the Savages. He has been dominant on the offensive glass, pulling down 5.5 offensive rebounds a game, which helps contribute to his 13.5 points a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6.) 2025 PF [player_tooltip player_id='1951796' first='Caleb' last='Haack'] (Iowa Valley) -- 12.0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haack's size and athleticism make him a really difficult matchup at this level, and he has been ridiculously good on both ends of the floor for the Tigers, averaging 19.2 points, 4.9 assists, 2.1 steals, and 5.9 (!) blocks per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7.) 2025 PF [player_tooltip player_id='2397276' first='Drew' last='Eilers'] (Gladbrook-Reinbeck) -- 11.8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another undersized forward who is a dominant rebounder, Eilers has a great feel for the game, positions himself well, and has soft hands that he uses to corral boards on both ends of the floor. He's averaging 13.0 points in his addition to his work on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8.) 2027 SF [player_tooltip player_id='2906442' first='Ty' last='Heydon'] (Coon Rapids-Bayard) -- 11.8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-1 sophomore wing, Heydon is enjoying a breakout sophomore year for the Crusaders, averaging 11.6 points and 2.8 assists in his addition to his work on the glass. He has paired with older brother Cal to give CR-B a dynamic one-two punch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9.) 2025 SF [player_tooltip player_id='1797393' first='Payton' last='Policky'] (ACGC) -- 11.6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of four Chargers averaging in double-figures, Policky (pictured) has been really good to start the year, averaging 15.2 points per game and scoring at a highly efficient clip for one of the most explosive offensive teams in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10.) 2025 PF Gabe Meaney (Janesville) -- 11.6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-6 big man who accounts for more than 33% of the Wildcats rebounds on the year, Meaney has been an integral part of the Janesville attack on both ends of the floor. He takes advantage of his opportunities around the rim, protects the paint defensively, and dominates the glass on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->