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Apr. 4—ELI LADU

'24-'25 PLAYER OF THE YEAR

John Marshall —Senior —Guard

At 6-feet-0, Ladu averaged 17.5 points per game, 4.5 assists per game, 4.1 rebounds per game and 2.7 steals per game. He was named All-Big Nine Conference and helped JM to a 26-6 record, tying the program record for most wins in a single season. Ladu also led the Rockets to their first Class 4A state tournament in 22 years, earning a sixth-place finish. "(He) defended the opponents' point guards and often completely took him out of the game with steals and pressure," JM coach Jim Daly said. All of these reasons make Ladu the PB's All-Area Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

LUKE ROSCHEN

Goodhue —Junior —Guard

The 6-foot-2 junior guard averaged 17 points across 32 games, shooting 36% from the 3-point arc and 72% from the free-throw line. He averaged 3.9 apg., 6.3 rpg. and 3.4 spg. Roschen, who surpassed 1,000 career points in December, was runner-up for the PB's Player of the Year. He received All-Hiawatha Valley League honors and was the team captain for the Wildcats.

MASON KING

Caledonia —Senior —Guard

The 5-foot-11 King was part of a dominant senior class that led the Warriors back to state for the first time since 2022. He averaged 18.2 ppg., 4.2 apg., 3.4 rpg., across 33 games while shooting 45% from the field and 86% from the free-throw line. He was one of three Caledonia seniors who surpassed 1,000 career points this season, finishing with 1399. King is a four-year varsity starter who received All-Three Rivers Conference honors.

REID KLUG

Caledonia —Senior —Forward/Guard

At 6-feet-6, Klug put up 16.5 ppg., 6.9 rpg. and 2.7 apg. He was one of two impactful big men for the Warriors, shooting 65% from the free-throw line and 57% from the field. Klug was All-TRC and finished four years on varsity with 1253 career points.

MAX DEARBORN, BYRON

Byron —Senior —Guard

At 6-feet-5, two-time captain Dearborn averaged 17.7 ppg., 6.6 rpg., 4.7 apg. and 2.0 spg across 32 games. He recorded 91 3-pointers and exceeded 1,000 career points this season while helping Byron reach its first state tournament since 2021. Two-time All-HVL and was voted HVL Conference Player of the Year. Dearborn was named in the final 35 list of Minnesota Player of the Year and played among the top 40 seniors in the MBCA Senior All-Star Series in Anoka. He will play college basketball at NAIA Northwestern University in Orange City, Iowa.

CALEB BANCROFT

Stewartville —Senior —Forward

The 6-foot-7 Bancroft recorded 18 ppg., 11.2 rpg., 2.0 apg. and was just five rebounds shy of Stewartville's single-season record. He was a 1,000-point scorer and earned All-HVL honors. Bancroft was the Tigers' Team MVP and was selected to play in the MBCA Senior All-Star Game. He will play Division II college football at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

WILL BRIAN, BYRON

Byron —Senior —Guard

Brian leads the Bears in 3-pointers made in a single season (112) and career (218). At 6-feet-5, he averaged 18.4 ppg. He was named to the MSHSL Class 3A All-Tournament Team and received First Team All-HVL honors. He is also Byron's single-season record holder in points scored. Brian will play college baseball at D-III Saint John's University.

GARRETT KONZ

Caledonia —Senior —Forward

Another crucial Big Man for Caledonia, 6-foot-6, Konz tallied 15.4 ppg., 6.9 rpg., 1.8 apg. this season. He shot 50% from the field and 67% from the free-throw line. Konz earned All-TRC honors and finished his varsity career with 1,132 points. He will play college baseball for Division II Upper Iowa University.

PIERCE PETERSOHN

Triton —Junior —Guard

The 6-foot-5 Petersohn was named All-Gopher Conference Player of the Year after averaging 28.8 ppg., 12.1 rpg. and 3.7 apg through 28 games. The junior, who helped Triton to an 18-10 record, surpassed 1,000 career points as a sophomore. He is being recruited in three sports (football, basketball and track and field) and has collected a handful of Division I football offers.

BRAYSON SAWYER

John Marshall —Senior —Guard

The 6-foot-4 Sawyer is the seventh player in John Marshall program history to surpass 1,000 varsity points, reaching 1,004 points in his final game with the Rockets at the Class 4A state tournament. The senior averaged 15.5 ppg., 5.5 rpg., and shot 40% from beyond the 3-point arc. Sawyer received All-Big Nine Conference honors and was a two-time varsity captain.

ALEX LOOS

Goodhue —Freshman —Guard

As the youngest player on the All-Area Teams, Loos recorded 19.3 ppg on nearly 48% shooting from the field and 72% in free throws. The 6-foot-2 freshman averaged 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.9 assists per game. He received All-HVL honors and notched 1,000 career points during the Section, Class 1A tournament.

GAVIN JOHNSON

Cannon Falls —Senior —Guard

The 6-foot-5 Johnson finished his career with 591 points (21.11 ppg), 122 rebounds (4.36 rpg), 80 assists (2.86 apg), 40 steals (1.43 spg) and 35 blocked shots (1.25 bpg). He was named All-HVL Conference and will play college basketball at D-III University of Wisconsin-Stout.

ETHAN LEE

Kasson-Mantorville —Senior —Guard

At 6-feet-5, Lee put up 22.5 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.5 apg and 1.5 spg. He is a three-time All-HVL Conference selection and was named to the MBCA Senior All-Star Team. He will play college basketball in the NAIA alongside Max Dearborn at Northwestern University in Iowa.

CAMDEN HUNGERHOLT

LeRoy-Ostrander —Senior —Guard

The 6-foot-2 Hungerholt led the Southeast Conference and the Cardinals in scoring. He averaged 25.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.2 steals per game. He also broke LeRoy-Ostrander's single-game scoring record, dropping 61 points against Lyle-Pacelli. Hungerholt received First Team All-SEC honors and was named L-O's Team MVP. Minnesota's 2024 Mr. Football will play college football at D-II Minnesota State University, Mankato.

CAYDEN LEA

Rushford-Peterson —Sophomore —Guard

The 6-foot-0 Lea notched 17.5 ppg., 4 apg., 3.5 rpg. and 2.5 spg. this season. He led Rushford-Peterson in scoring as a sophomore with 499 points in 29 games. Lea received All-TRC honors.

AUSTIN

Cole Hebrink, Jr., G: 18.8 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 4.6 apg., 3.4 spg, unanimous All-Big Nine Conference.

BLOOMING PRAIRIE

Brady Kittelson, Sr., G: 21 ppg., 8.1 rpg., 4.3 spg., 3.5 apg., All-Gopher Conference; Gabe Staloch, So., G: 16.6 ppg., 5.3 rpg., 3.2 apg., 2.0 spg., All-Gopher Conference.

BYRON

Colin Hansen, Sr., 6-6, F/C: 12.5 ppg., 8.7 rpg., 2.5 apg. All-HVL. One of the top defenders in the conference. All-State in football. University of Minnesota football commit.

CALEDONIA

Ethan Stendel, Sr., 6-4, F: 9.9 ppg., 7.2 rpg., 1 apg., 62% FG, 52% FT. University of Minnesota football commit.

CANNON FALLS

Jack Meyers, Sr., 6-0, F: 238 points (8.50 pg), 258 rebounds (9.21 pg), 126 assists (4.50 pg), 56 steals (2.0 pg); Miles Rechtzigel, So., 6-3, F: 474 points (16.34 pg), 121 rebounds (4.17 pg), 47 assists (1.62 pg), 38 steals (1.31 pg); Ryan Hjellming, Jr., 6-0, G: 378 points (13.03 pg), 118 rebounds (4.07 pg), 91 assists (3.14 pg), 47 steals (1.62 pg); Abram Tennessen, Jr., 5-11, G: 215 points (7.41 pg), 154 rebounds (5.31 pg), 107 assists (3.69 pg), 35 steals (1.21 pg).

CENTURY

Sabir Ahmed, Sr., 6-2, G: 14.5 ppg., 4 rpg., Set school record for 3-PT in a game, season, career. All-Big Nine Honorable Mention, D-III University of Minnesota-Morris basketball commit; Ricky Wengert, Sr., 5-10, G: 13.5 ppg., 4 apg, All-Big Nine Honorable Mention, D-III Bethany Lutheran College basketball commit.

CHATFIELD

Carson Harstad, So., G: 21 ppg., 7.5 rpg., 2.3 apg., 2.5 spg., 45% FG, 32% 3-PT, 81.3% FT, All-TRC, first in TRC in FT%, second in TRC in ppg.

DOVER-EYOTA

Mat Matejka, So., G/F: 17.6 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 1.6 apg., 1.0 bpg., 44% FG, 81% FT, 2024-2025 All-TRC, 2023-2024 All-TRC Honorable Mention.

HAYFIELD

Charlie Walker, Fr., G: 17 ppg., 3.6 rpg., 3.1 apg., 82 3-PT, All-Gopher Conference Second Team.

HOUSTON

Morgan Rohweder, Sr., G: 20.9 ppg., 9.5 rpg., 2.5 apg., 2.6 spg., 87 total 3-PT, 15 double-doubles, First Team All-SEC, runner-up SEC Player of the Year, Team MVP, 2nd all-time leading scorer in school history (1,591 points), all-time leader in 3-PT (305).

LA CRESCENT-HOKAH

Ryan Nutter, C: 11.9 ppg., 11.8 rpg., 2.5 apg., 1.5 spg., 1.2 bpg, 58.3% 2-PT, 33.3% 3-PT, 64.% FT, All-TRC, 8 double-doubles, 1 triple-double; Berkely Mlsna, G: 18.1 ppg., 2.8 rpg., 1.8 spg., 1.4 apg., 46.3% 2-PT, 78.6% FT, All-TRC.

JOHN MARSHALL

Angok Kuch, Sr., 6-7, F: 9.8 ppg., 7.2 rpg., 3 apg., All-Big Nine, "Our best overall defender," coach Jim Daly said; Deng Lueth, Sr., 6-11, C: 9.3 ppg., 7.6 rpg., All-Big Nine Honorable Mention. Denard Simpson, Sr., 6-3; Markes Simpson, Sr., 6-3.

KENYON-WANAMINGO

Oliver Bauer, So., F: 15.6 ppg., 7 rpg., 79% FT, All-Gopher Conference Second Team.

KINGSLAND

Max Erdman, Sr., F: 20.9 ppg., 10.4 rpg., 1.6 bpg., All-SEC First Team.

LAKE CITY

Gavyn Lorenson, So., 6-3, G: 20.6 ppg., 5.9 rpg, All-HVL; Josh Wohlers, Sr., 6-5, G/F: 13.4 ppg., 6.7 rpg., All-HVL.

LANESBORO

Nick Taylor, So., F: 14.5 ppg., 8.4 rpg., 1.5 bpg., All-SEC Second Team, Team MVP; Levi Rogers, Jr., F: 10.4 ppg., 5.6 rpg., 46% FG; Mason Gilbertson, Jr., G: 5.2 ppg., 3.2 apg., 3.8 rpg., All-SEC Honorable Mention.

LEWISTON-ALTURA

Zane Nelson, Sr., F: 25.4 ppg., Lewiston-Altura's all-time leader in rebounds (726) and single-game points (45). L-A's Offensive Player of the Year, All-TRC, MBCA Senior All-Star.

LYLE/PACELLI

Landon Meyer, Sr., G: 20.2 ppg., 9 rpg., 3 apg., All-SEC First Team, finished with 1,218 career points.

MABEL-CANTON

Tyler Larson, Sr.; Isaac Underbakke, Jr.

MAYO

Isaac Peterson, Jr., F: 13.5 ppg., 7 rpg., 4 apg., 2 spg; Will Gyarmaty, Jr., F: 15.5 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 2 spg., 42.2% 3-PT; Reggie Parker, Jr., F: 10 ppg., 6 rpg., 1.5 bpg.

PINE ISLAND

Sven Oberg, Sr., G: 16 ppg., 44% 3-PT (109 made), 1,000 point-scorer, All-HVL; Drew Sailer, Sr., G: 16 ppg., 7 rpg., 4 apg., All-HVL; Lucas Sems, Sr., F: 13 ppg., 9 rpg., 3 apg., 2 bpg.

RED WING

JuJu Koehler, Sr., G: 21.4 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 2.2 spg., All-Big Nine.

RUSHFORD-PETERSON

Carson Johnson, So.: 13.3 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 4.2 apg., 2.5 bpg., 2.6 spg.; Will LaFleur, Jr.: 12.7 ppg., 3.1 rpg., 3 apg., 2.6 spg.

ST. CHARLES

Connor Gransee, Sr., G: 9.3 ppg., 6.6 rpg., 4.5 apg., 36.2% 3-PT, All-TRC, Team Captain.

SCHAEFFER ACADEMY

Ethan Van Schepen, Sr., G/F: 23.4 ppg., 13.3 rpg., All-SEC (4 years), Team MVP (4 years). Surpassed 2,000 points this season, D-III Northwestern University, St. Paul basketball commit.

SOUTHLAND

Noah Goergen, Sr., G: 18.5 ppg., 4 rpg., 3 spg., All-SEC First Team (2 years), SEC Player of the Year, helped Southland to a 28-1 record.

STEWARTVILLE

Parker Wangen, Sr., G: 13.2 ppg., 6.5 rpg., 3.6 apg., 2 spg., 1,000 point-scorer, All-HVL (3 years), Team Defensive MVP (3 years), MBCA Senior All-Star.

WINONA COTTER

Mateo Lopez-Amor, Jr.: 13.7 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 1.4 spg., 1.1 apg., 52% FG, 42% FT, All-TRC.

ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA

Ethan Miller, Jr., F: 17.2 ppg., 9 rpg., 2 bpg., 46% 3-PT, unanimous All-HVL, Team Offensive MVP, set school record in 3-PT% in single season; Bakster Arendt, Jr., G: 9.5 ppg., 3.5 apg., led team in assists and steals per game, Team Defensive MVP, Team Captain; Hudson Ohm, Jr., G: 11.5 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 37% 3-PT, Team Most Improved Award.

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