1st Team
Cole Schwichtenberg (6’1” senior G, Lanesboro): Finished a stand-out three-year-starter career by averaging a double-double from the point guard position; 19 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.2 steals. He went 14.5/5.1/3.7 as a sophomore, 16.7/7.4/3.9 as a junior. He’s led Lanesboro in scoring and assists each of the last three years, rebounding the last two. Scored in double digits 21 of 23 games (the last 21), had double-digit rebounds 17 times for 16 double-doubles (one triple double). Cole finishes his career with 1,326 career points (fourth in Burro boys history) and almost 600 rebounds. Scored in double digits 61 times over 75 games the last three years with 26 total 20-plus point games. All-SEC 1st Team (was 2nd team as sophomore and junior).
Noah Carlson (6’1” senior G, R-P): The Trojans elite-athlete led his deliberate squad in scoring (9.8), assists (3.8), and steals (3.5) while finishing second in rebounding (5.0). The numbers weren’t too far off from junior year (11.0/5.2/4.4/3.2). Finished a four-year career with 103 wins, 21 losses, a state runner-up, a state championship, almost 800 points, almost 400 rebounds, almost 300 assists/steals. Had 17 career 5-plus steal games. Opponents will be very happy to not see the quick-reflexed, high-jumping Carlson anywhere on R-P’s defense. Two-time All-County 1st Team, two-time All-TRC pick. One of 31 named Class A or AA Academic All-State.
Zach Buchholtz (6’3” senior G/F, Kingsland): From a guy whose name starts with “Z’ came an A-plus season. The TRC’s most improved player, Buchholtz went from averaging 3.3 PPG as a junior (under 100 points) to averaging a team-leading 16.7 PPG (468 points). Z-Buch added 6.6 rebounds. Scored in double digits 22 times in 28 games with ten 20-plus nights. Was very efficient; 120-164 free throws (73%), 154-315 field goals (49%). With younger sister Lauren (10 PPG), the most prolific simultaneously sibling scoring pair (26.7 PPG) in FCJ Sports history. Each led their team in scoring. An All-TRC pick. Like Carlson, one of 31 named Academic All-State.
Alex Hompe (6’2” senior F, Chatfield): Maybe the TRC’s best interior scorer, Hompe made the most of his injury-inspired one-year varsity career. Hit double-digit scoring in 22 of 25 games for an average of 16.9 PPG (led Gophers). He was Chatfield’s most oft-used offensive weapon, taking a minimum of eight shots every game. Hit 51% from the field while adding a team-second-best 6.2 boards. Topped 15 points 17 times. An All-TRC pick.
Collin Scott (6’1” senior G, Lanesboro): The Burros Mr. Versatility, ‘Scotty’ was the team’s second leading scorer (15.7), rebounder (5.0), and assistor (3.7). Used his long-arms and athleticism to lead team in steals (2.5) and blocks (2.8). Shot 46% from the field. Put up outstanding five-category stat lines, none more impressive than his 14-point, 8-rebound, 7-assist, 7-steal, 9-block game versus Lyle/Pacelli. Scored in double digits in 20 of 23 games. Finished a three-year varsity career with over 750 points. All-SEC 2nd Team.
2nd Team
Luke Rasmussen (5’9” senior G, R-P): Two-year Trojan starter at point guard, numbers weren’t huge, but was team’s most impassioned player, a trusty-worthy ball-handler, decision maker, and stodgy defender. Averaged 7.8 points and 2.7 steals. Averaged 8.6 and 2.4 as a junior. An All-TRC pick.
Parker Fossum (6’3” senior F, Chatfield): The Gophers second leading scorer (11.6) and assistor (2.7), their top rebounder (8.0) and most versatile player. A three-year starter, finishes with solid career averages of 11.2 points and 6.0 rebounds. Had 38 career double-digit scoring games. Finished with 700-plus points missing 16 games (could’ve approached 900 or better). An All-TRC pick.
Zach Bubany (5’7” junior G, Kingsland): The Knights’ range-less point guard, Z-Bub was second on the Knights in scoring (13.4) and tops in assists (3.9). Hit double-digits 20 times in 28 games. Hit 83% of his free throws (59-71) while having 14 three-plus-made-trifecta games. Hit five or more six times. All-TRC HM.
Drew Wyffels (5’7” sophomore G, M-C): The coach’s son led the Cougars in scoring (12.6), assists (4.5), and steals (3.4), finished third in rebounds (6.4). Wyffels notched one triple double versus GM (19 pts, 10 rebs, 10 stls) while coming real-real close three other times. Had a 25-point game, a 17-rebound game, a 10-assist game, and a 10-steal game. Scored in double digits 20 of 27 games. All-SEC 2nd Team.
Honorable Mentions
Dawson Dahl (6’0” junior F, R-P): Averaged 8.7 points (team 3rd) and 5.6 rebounds (team 1st) as an undersized post. Over half of his 162 points came at the stripe, where Dahl shot 71% (97-136). All-TRC HM.
Jake Paulson (6’1”junior F, R-P): Averaged 9.2 points (team 2nd) and 4.3 boards (team 3rd). All-TRC HM.
Riley Means (5’10” senior G, FC): Averaged 9.8 points and 4.2 rebounds (both team 2nd), 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals (both team 1st). All-TRC HM.
Samuel Peters (5’7” senior G, FC): Averaged 9.9 points and hit 53 threes (both team 1st). All-TRC HM.
Dillon Bance (6’0” senior G, Chatfield): Averaged 9.7 points and 3.7 rebounds (both team 3rd), 5.0 assists (team 1st). All-TRC HM.
Carson Schwichtenberg (5’10” sophomore G, Lanesboro): Averaged 12.3 PPG, hitting a team-high 61 three’s at a team-best 39% clip. All-SEC HM.
Wesley Johnson (5’10” senior G, Houston): Averaged 13 points, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals (all team 1st’s). All-SEC HM.
Brenden Kerns (5’10” senior G/F, M-C): Cougars’ second leading scorer (11.4). All-SEC HM