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<p><strong>Most outstanding player: 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765532' first='Jayden' last='McGregory'] (Valley)<br></strong><em>Stats: 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 51.1 FG%, 40.0 3P%, 78.2 FT%</em></p>
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<p>McGregory was the breakout star of the week in any class, finishing second in scoring across all four classes and making big bucket after big bucket to help lead Valley to the 3-peat. An athletic, skilled guard who thrives playing downhill and getting to the rim for finishes, he was electric throughout the week and impossible to keep out of the paint.</p>
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<p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759895' first='Trevin' last='Jirak'] (Valley)<br></strong><em>Stats: 16.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 3.0 blocks, 57.1 FG%, 40.0 3P%, 66.7 FT%</em></p>
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<p>Jirak had an argument for all-tournament team captain with his two-way talents controlling the game on both ends of the floor for the Tigers throughout the week. He was fantastic in all three games, a consistent, dominant force in the paint.</p>
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<p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1978099' first='Colin' last='Rice'] (Waukee Northwest)<br></strong><em>Stats: 18.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 57.5 FG%, 37.5 3P%, 80.0 FT%</em></p>
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<p>One of the most talented junior wing scorers in the state, Rice was able to showcase just how good he is to the rest of the state last week, averaging a double-double, showing his ability to score inside and out, and he played with a lot of toughness throughout the week.</p>
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<p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2204894' first='Tyler' last='Hilton'] (Linn-Mar)<br></strong><em>Stats: 15.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 55.0 FG%, 50.0 3P%, 77.8 FT%</em></p>
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<p>Hilton was the other big breakout performer last week, averaging a massive double-double. His 14.0 rebounds per game was best in any class last week, and the long, athletic combo forward showcased his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor.</p>
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<p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381412' first='Davis' last='Kern'] (Linn-Mar)<br></strong><em>Stats: 20.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 3.0 blocks, 44.8 FG%, 66.7 3P%, 58.8 FT%</em></p>
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<p>Like on the 2A all-tournament team, we've got a semifinalist team with a pair of players on the first team. Kern was really, really good in both of the Lions' games, nearly leading them to the win over Valley with his ability to score inside and out, protect the paint, and rebound on both ends of the floor. The Kern-Hilton tandem was outstanding throughout the week. </p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p>
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<p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1288891' first='Bode' last='Goodman'] (Waukee Northwest)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1643192' first='Landon' last='Davis'] (Waukee Northwest)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1484413' first='Payson' last='Nietert'] (Linn-Mar)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1199979' first='Anthony' last='Galvin'] (Cedar Falls)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1288899' first='Xzavion' last='Robinson'] (Valley)</p>
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<p><strong>Honorable mentions: </strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765553' first='William' last='Gerdes'] (Cedar Falls); 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2119115' first='Peyton' last='McCollum'] (Waukee Northwest); 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381427' first='Trey' last='Wright'] (Linn-Mar); 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381415' first='Trey' last='McKowen'] (Kennedy); 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765524' first='Evan' last='Jacobson'] (Waukee); 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951821' first='Manny' last='Lueth'] (Ames); 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1777914' first='Jaydon' last='Kimbrough'] (Cedar Falls)</p>
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