tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77495640268409375822023-11-16T09:33:29.605-06:00IAHoops.comCovering Grassroots and High School Boys Basketball in the state of IowaIAHoopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180880684374265622noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-72786441362179712332010-05-28T12:41:00.004-05:002010-05-28T12:52:08.209-05:00Class of 2013Peter Jok has been touted by some as the next big thing to come out of Iowa. We are not sure if he will be that guy, but he is certainly a talented kid with a good skill-set and a very bright future. He has done very well against national competition and looked the past this winter at Roosevelt.<br /><br />Right behind Jok is a number of very talented guys at a variety of positions. Josh Weeber put up some very impressive numbers and helped Dubuque Senior become a very solid team. Iowa City West has a couple of young guns who have a bright future and Austin Halls plays at a small school, but he he has big-time game. <br /><br />It will be interesting to see who continues to improve, who grows and who does not. Keep an eye on this class as they have a lot of talent. That said, here's our first crack at ranking the Top 30 players in the Class of 2013. Let us know what you think.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>1. Peter Jok</strong> 6-5 Des Moines Roosevelt<br /><strong>2. Josh Weeber</strong> 6-5 Dubuque Senior<br /><strong>3. Jeremy Morgan</strong> 6-3 Iowa City West<br /><strong>4. Austin Halls</strong> 5-11 Murray<br /><strong>5. Dondre Alexander</strong> 6-2 Iowa City West<br /><strong>6. Payton Plagge</strong> 6-7 Sheffield<br /><strong>7. Dallas Ennema</strong> 6-5 Sheldon<br /><strong>8. Chance Miller</strong> 6-0 Wellman9. Steven Soukup 6-1 Danville<br /><strong>10. Rylan Murry</strong> 6-6 West Branch<br /><strong>11. Ricky Williams</strong> 6-6 Riverside-Oakland<br /><strong>12. Jace Hanna</strong> 6-0 Cedar Rapids Prairie<br /><strong>13. Joe Weeks</strong> 6-5 Solon<br /><strong>14. Bill Daniels</strong> 6-5 Davenport Assumption<br /><strong>15. Matt Lassen</strong> 6-4 Linn-Mar<br /><strong>16. Austin Lefler</strong> 5-10 Lawton-Bronson<br /><strong>17. Marcel Dunson</strong> 6-3 Sioux City West<br /><strong>18. Bryan Forbes</strong> 5-11 Lone Tree<br /><strong>19. TJ Lake</strong> 5-9 West Dubuque<br /><strong>20. Michael Soukup</strong> 6-1 Danville<br /><strong>21. Brandt Van Roekel</strong> 6-3 Boyden-Hull<br /><strong>22. Shane Graves</strong> 5-10 Sioux City Heelan<br /><strong>23. Derick Gogg</strong> 6-7 Linn-Mar<br /><strong>24. Creighton Robinson</strong> 5-10 Cedar Rapids Jefferson<br /><strong>25. Eli Ihnen</strong> 6-1 Harris-Lake Park<br /><strong>26. Dalton Franken</strong> 6-4 Atlantic<br /><strong>27. Jared Jones</strong> 5-11 Des Moines Christian<br /><strong>28. Faith Pope</strong> 6-3 Ottumwa<br /><strong>29. Cody Scroggie</strong> 5-11 Murray<br /><strong>30. Brad Baudler</strong> 6-0 Nodaway Valley<br /><br /><strong>Just missed:</strong> Colin Henrich, Tate Handsaker, Kennedy Drey, Ryan Skaar.<br /><br /><em>All rankings are based on high school season, summer/aau season, and college potential.</em>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-59849172386583259562010-04-01T13:54:00.004-05:002010-04-01T15:38:32.591-05:00Class of 2012The Class of 2012 definitely has some talent and is led by none other than silky-smooth guard <strong>Marcus Paige</strong> of Linn-Mar. This young guard already has a handful of offers and is considered one of the top 25 players in the country. As good as Paige is, the talent doesn't stop there as <strong>Adam Woodbury</strong>, <strong>James Harrington</strong> and <strong>Casey Kasperbauer</strong> are also gunning for the #1 spot. This class still has a long way to go, but so far they have<br /><br />Here's our updated 2012 player rankings.<br /><br /><strong>1. Marcus Paige</strong> 6-0 Linn-Mar<br /><strong>2. Adam Woodbury</strong> 6-10 Sioux City East<br /><strong>3. James Harrington</strong> 6-0 Cedar Falls<br /><strong>4. Wesley Staten</strong> 6-1 Sioux City West<br /><strong>5. Casey Kasperbauer</strong> 6-1 Carroll<br /><strong>6. Dwight Sistrunk</strong> 5-8 Des Moines Hoover<br /><strong>7. Taylor Olson</strong> 6-1 Cedar Rapids Jefferson<br /><strong>8. Kale Abrahamson</strong> 6-3 West Des Moines Valley<br /><strong>9. Corey Meyers</strong> 5-10 Ankeny<br /><strong>10. Amarra Darboh</strong> 6-2 West Des Moines Dowling<br /><strong>11. Trey Sathoff</strong> 6-3 Pekin<br /><strong>12. Jordan Hay</strong> 6-5 North Cedar<br /><strong>13 Jeremy Johnson</strong> 6-0 Iowa City High<br /><strong>14. Scott Bruxvoort</strong> 6-3 Altoona<br /><strong>15. Sam Skogen</strong> 6-0 Mason City<br /><strong>16. Kade Olson</strong> 6-1 Iowa Falls<br /><strong>17. Darren Stringfellow</strong> 5-11 Davenport West<br /><strong>18. Teyshawn Campbell</strong> 5-8 Cedar Rapids Jefferson<br /><strong>19. Austin Stubbs</strong> 6-2 Des Moines Christian<br /><strong>20. Josiah Coleman</strong> 6-4 Cedar Rapids Kennedy<br /><strong>21. Conner Schabel</strong> 6-3 Ankeny<br /><strong>22. Cole Pedersen</strong> 6-3 Waukee<br /><strong>23. Kyle Rosacker</strong> 6-3 Forest City<br /><strong>24. Dillon Godfrey</strong> 6-6 Sioux City East<br /><strong>25. Jerel Moore</strong> 6-3 Iowa City High<br /><strong>26. Zach Burnham</strong> 6-5 Davenport Assumption<br /><strong>27. Connor Coleman</strong> 6-1 Waverly-Shell Rock<br /><strong>28. Nick Hughes</strong> 6-1 Bettendorf<br /><strong>29. Louie Ingoli</strong> 6-3 Des Moines East<br /><strong>30. Austin Vaske</strong> 6-3 Algona Bishop Garrigan<br /><br /><strong>Just missed:</strong> JC Abrahamson, Elliott Christians, Joe Scott, Andrew Fritz, Chase Cullen, Michael Carney, Luke Schafer, Nick Clark, Cole Meyers, Adam Paulsen, Gabe Summerhays, Griffin Gaeta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-42930625990834801742010-03-30T10:11:00.004-05:002010-03-30T12:18:52.992-05:00Class of 2011The top spot in the class is still being held onto by guard <strong>Josh Oglesby</strong>. He missed some time to start the season, but once in action he lived up to the hype as he helped guide his team to a surprise trip to the state tournament. He has a handful of scholarship offers and has many big time programs recruiting him. That said, the big mover in the rankings is forward <strong>Jarrod Uthoff</strong>. He has really seen his stock rise over the past two months. All of these guys on our list had nice seasons and have a lot of potential. The next few months will allow them to test their skills against top national competition and we will see who rises and who falls.<br /><br />Here's our updated 2011 player rankings.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>1. Josh Oglesby</strong> 6-5 Cedar Rapids Washington<br /><strong>2. Jarrod Uthoff</strong> 6-8 Cedar Rapids Jefferson<br /><strong>3. Matt Bohannon</strong> 6-3 Linn-Mar<br /><strong>4. Seth Tuttle</strong> 6-8 West Fork<br /><strong>5. Grant Lang</strong> 6-4 Ankeny<br /><strong>6. Kelly Madison</strong> 6-2 Des Moines Hoover<br /><strong>7. Corey Schaefer</strong> 5-10 Johnston<br /><strong>8. Reggie White</strong> 6-5 Des Moines Hoover<br /><strong>9. Wesley Washpun</strong> 6-0 Cedar Rapids Washington<br /><strong>10. Tavian Pomlee</strong> 6-5 Davenport Central<br /><strong>11. Alex Savage</strong> 6-0 West Des Moines Dowling<br /><strong>12. Travis Perry</strong> 6-3 Urbandale<br /><strong>13. Brandon Voss</strong> 5-9 North Scott<br /><strong>14. Alex Malloy</strong> 6-4 Sioux City Heelan<br /><strong>15. Kyle Lamaak</strong> 6-3 Cedar Rapids Kennedy<br /><strong>16. Josh Montague</strong> 6-5 Linn-Mar<br /><strong>17. Zach Otting</strong> 6-3 Western Dubuque<br /><strong>18. Jake Guenther</strong> 6-5 SE Polk<br /><strong>19. Patrick Burmester</strong> 6-9 DeWitt Central<br /><strong>20. Zach Twedt</strong> 6-3 Benton Community<br /><strong>21. Shane Benton</strong> 6-3 Linn-Mar<br /><strong>22. Nick Wuebker</strong> 6-8 Emmetsburg<br /><strong>23. Henry Kreiger-Coble</strong> 6-4 Mt. Pleasant<br /><strong>24. Kasey Semler</strong> 5-9 Marion<br /><strong>25. Kyle Nikkel</strong> 6-6 Pella Christian<br /><strong>26. Tyler Wolterstorff</strong> 6-4 Hull Western Christian<br /><strong>27. Darreus Caston</strong> 5-11 Ft. Dodge<br /><strong>28. Jacob Logan</strong> 6-7 Norwalk<br /><strong>29. Paxton Strub</strong> 6-6 LeMars<br /><strong>30. Luke Norville</strong> 6-3 Council Bluffs Lewis Central<br /><br /><strong>Just missed:</strong> Brock Meis, Jon Getting, Christian French, Tim Olejniczak, Quinton Behlers, Nate Wells, Lincoln Vorba, Brock Dagel, Trent Washington, Ricky Torres, Neil Bryant, Seth Nutting, Brandon Eley, Scott Hahn, Jordan Holdsworth, Austin Christiansen, Isaiah Miller.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-71920798193945733942010-03-30T09:59:00.003-05:002010-03-30T10:08:58.498-05:00Class of 2010 RankingsThe Class of 2010 has been fun to watch compete over the last four years. They have a lot of talented players and are headlined by one of the greatest Iowa high school players of all-time in <strong>Harrison Barnes</strong>. Mr. Barnes is Mr. Iowa Basketball, McDonald's All-American, and National Player of the Year. These guys might be done playing high school ball, but it will be fun to follow their careers as they move on to play at the collegiate level. Here's a final look at the class of 2010 player rankings.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>1. Harrison Barnes</strong> 6-6 Ames<br /><strong>2. Zach McCabe</strong> 6-7 Sioux City Heelan<br /><strong>3. Doug McDermott</strong> 6-6 Ames<br /><strong>4. Nate Buss</strong> 6-8 Charles City<br /><strong>5. Chanse Creekmur</strong> 6-5 Marshalltown<br /><strong>6. Will Artino</strong> 6-10 Waukee<br /><strong>7. Jordan Dykstra</strong> 6-8 Rock Valley<br /><strong>8. Marcus Heemstra</strong> 6-9 Rock Valley<br /><strong>9. TrayVonn Wright</strong> 6-6 Waterloo West<br /><strong>10. Kody Ingle</strong> 6-2 SE Polk<br /><strong>11. Branden Stubbs</strong> 6-0 Des Moines Christian<br /><strong>12. Isaac Gardner</strong> 6-4 Washington<br /><strong>13. Dau Jok</strong> 6-2 Des Moines Roosevelt<br /><strong>14. Quincy King</strong> 6-0 Des Moines Hoover<br /><strong>15. Tyler Putz</strong> 6-0 Forest City<br /><strong>16. Creon Reed</strong> 6-0 Des Moines North<br /><strong>17. Trevor Hook</strong> 6-5 Grundy Center<br /><strong>18. Max Martino</strong> 6-5 Cedar Rapids Kennedy<br /><strong>19. Tayler Bontrager</strong> 6-0 Iowa City West<br /><strong>20. Josh Vander Maten</strong> 6-1 Boyden-Hull<br /><strong>21. Michael Kaufman</strong> 5-11 Harlan<br /><strong>22. Will Roth</strong> 6-6 Linn-Mar<br /><strong>23. Michael Weber</strong> 5-8 Ames<br /><strong>24. Chad Malloy</strong> 6-0 Williamsburg<br /><strong>25. Nick Wilson</strong> 6-9 Iowa City West<br /><strong>26. Nick Smith</strong> 6-7 Johnston<br /><strong>27. Austin Katje</strong> 6-4 Unity Christian<br /><strong>28. Ryan Powers</strong> 6-2 Calamus-Wheatland<br /><strong>29. Ryan Coon</strong> 6-8 West Des Moines Dowling<br /><strong>30. Joe Daniels</strong> 6-6 Davenport Assumption<br /><br /><strong>Just missed:</strong> Blake Haluska, Jon Keller, Alex Vogel, Tim Bennett, Andrew Wirth, Tyler Ellerman, Jared Stogdill, Jody Henton, James Humpal, Jordan Thomas, Bryce Irlbeck, Michael Wetrich, Zach Brehmer, D.J. Stokes, and T.J. Van Dyke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-62268775040752500432010-03-24T15:14:00.000-05:002010-03-24T15:15:31.335-05:00IAHoops Class 4A All-State Teams<strong>First Team<br /></strong>G-Marcus Paige (Linn-Mar)<br />G-Kody Ingle (Southeast Polk)<br />F-Harrison Barnes (Ames)<br />F-Doug McDermott (Ames)<br />F-Jarrod Uthoff (Cedar Rapids Jefferson)<br /><br /><strong>Second Team<br /></strong>G-James Harrington (Cedar Falls)<br />G-Brandon Voss (North Scott)<br />F-Chase Creekmur (Marshalltown)<br />F-Will Artino (Waukee)<br />C-Adam Woodbury (Sioux City East)<br /><br /><strong>Third Team<br /></strong>G-Josh Oglesby (Cedar Rapids Washington)<br />G-Matt Bohannon (Linn-Mar)<br />G-Quincy King (Des Moines Hoover)<br />F-TrayVonn Wright (Waterloo West)<br />C-Nick Smith (Johnston)<br /><br /><strong>Honorable Mention:</strong> Creon Reed (Des Moines North), Dau Jok (Des Moines Roosevelt), Corey Schaefer (Johnston), David Johnson (Clinton) and Ryan Coon (West Des Moines Dowling).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-68726540727344470602010-03-24T15:13:00.001-05:002010-03-24T15:14:37.932-05:00IAHoops Class 3A All-State Teams<strong>First Team<br /></strong>G-Tyler Putz (Forest City)<br />G-Casey Kasperbauer (Carroll)<br />F-Nate Buss (Charles City)<br />F-Zach McCabe (Sioux City Bishop Heelan)<br />F-Joe Daniel (Davenport Assumption)<br /><br /><strong>Second Team</strong><br />G-Chad Malloy (Williamsburg)<br />G-Michael Kaufman (Harlan)<br />F-Isaac Gardner (Washington)<br />F-Alex Malloy (Sioux City Bishop Heelan)<br />C-Jake Logan (Norwalk)<br /><br /><strong>Third Team<br /></strong>G-Kasey Semler (Marion)<br />G-Zach Otting (Western Dubuque)<br />F-Scott Hahn (Mt. Pleasant)<br />F-Henry Krieger-Coble (Mt. Pleasant)<br />F-Ricky Torres (Denison-Schleswig)<br /><br /><strong>Honorable Mention:</strong> Alex Vogel (Washington), Nathan Buchheit (Pella), Tyler Ellerman (Dallas Center-Grimes), Austin Vier (Ballard) and Patrick Burmester (DeWitt).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-38638528149634446792010-03-24T15:12:00.000-05:002010-03-24T15:13:17.301-05:00IAHoops Class 2A All-State Teams<strong>First Team<br /></strong>G-Brandon Stubbs (Des Moines Christian)<br />G-Austin Katje (Orange City Unity Christian)<br />F-Trevor Hook (Grundy Center)<br />F-Tyler Wolterstorff (Hull Western Christian)<br />F-Seth Tuttle (West Fork)<br /><br /><strong>Second Team<br /></strong>G-Tanner Miller (Mid-Prairie)<br />G-Trey Sathoff (Pekin)<br />G-Tucker Henderson (Davis County)<br />F-Chris Throne (Lake Mills)<br />F-Zach Brehmer (Panorama)<br /><br /><strong>Third Team<br /></strong>G-Alec Crawford (Wilton)<br />G-Bryce Irlbeck (IKM-Manning)<br />F-Jordan Hay (North Cedar)<br />F-Tanner Wentzien (Solon)<br />F-Kyle Nikkel (Pella Christian)<br /><br /><strong>Honorable Mention:</strong> Brad Vogel (Central Lee), Taylor Jacobsmeier (Wapello), Scott Bruxvoort (PCM-Monroe), Josh Calhoon (Tri-Center), and Collin Thompson (MFL-Mar-Mac).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-61935214027992464702010-03-24T15:08:00.002-05:002010-03-24T15:12:17.360-05:00IAHoops Class 1A All-State Teams<strong>First Team<br /></strong>G-Ryan Powers (Calamus-Wheatland)<br />G-Josh Vander Maten (Boyden-Hull)<br />F-Eddie Diemer (Cedar Falls NU High)<br />F-Marcus Heemstra (Rock Valley)<br />F-Jordan Dykstra (Rock Valley)<br /><br /><strong>Second Team<br /></strong>G-Jake Waters (Council Bluffs St. Albert)<br />G-T.J. Van Dyke (Madrid)<br />G-Brandon Wood (Rockford)<br />F-Tim Schweitzer (Bedford)<br />C-Matt Lowe (Seymour)<br /><br /><strong>Third Team<br /></strong>G-Tim Olejniczak (Ankeny Christian)<br />G-Austin Halls (Murray)<br />G-Matt Knake (Lisbon)<br />F-Brandon Doughan (Algona Bishop Garrigan)<br />F-Brandon Eley (Colo-Nesco)<br /><br /><strong>Honorable Mention:</strong> Chase Cullen (Lynnville-Sully), Houston Harreld (Northeast Hamilton), Kyle Denning (Cedar Falls NU High), Andrew Schilling (Burlington Notre Dame) and Carson Smith (Elk Horn-Kimballton).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-90351756489347813422010-03-22T15:20:00.002-05:002010-03-22T15:33:01.484-05:00Class 1A Top 10 Final PollThe 2009-10 high school basketball season is in the books. The clash of the titans came in the semifinals as Rock Valley knocked off Cedar Falls NU High to advance to the title game where they took home a second consecutive title. They were one of three repeat winners at this years state tournament! Here's a look at the final 2A team rankings.<br /><br /><strong>1. Rock Valley</strong> (Previous: #2)<br /><strong>2. Cedar Falls NU High</strong> (Previous: #3)<br /><strong>3. Calamus-Wheatland</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>4. Lynnville-Sully</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>5. Boyden-Hull</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>6. Storm Lake St. Mary's</strong> (Previous:#1)<br /><strong>7. Council Bluffs St. Albert</strong> (Previous: #7)<br /><strong>8. Ankeny Christian</strong> (Previous: #10)<br /><strong>9. Clinton Prince of Peace</strong> (Previous: #5)<br /><strong>10. Iowa Mennonite School</strong> (Previous: #4)<br /><br /><strong>Just missed:</strong> Algona Bishop Garrigan, Coon Rapids-Bayard, and Bedford.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-40953954097627545132010-03-22T14:51:00.002-05:002010-03-22T15:20:39.669-05:00Class 2A Top 10 Final PollThe 2009-10 high school basketball season is in the books. In this classification we had the only surprise with Hull Western Christian winning the state championship after coming up short last year. It wasn't so much of a surprise that they won, but that they were the only none repeat winner we had this year. Here's a look at the final 2A team rankings.<br /><br /><strong>1. Western Christian</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>2. Solon</strong> (Previous: #8)<br /><strong>3. IKM-Manning</strong> (Previous: #3)<br /><strong>4. Mid-Prairie</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>5. Orange City Unity Christian</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>6. Des Moines Christian</strong> (Previous: 1)<br /><strong>7. Carroll Kuemper</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>8. West Fork</strong> (Previous: #2)<br /><strong>9. Danville</strong> (Previous: #4)<br /><strong>10. West Marshall</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><br /><strong>Just missed:</strong> Wapsie Valley, Turkey Valley, North Cedar and Eagle GroveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-71810027602502212332010-03-22T14:41:00.002-05:002010-03-22T14:51:07.443-05:00Class 3A Top 10 Final PollThe 2009-10 high school basketball season is in the books. Sioux City Bishop Heelan captured their second straight title at Wells Fargo Arena. The Crusaders once again proved they were the best team in the 3A field as the cruised to the title. Here's a look at the final 3A team rankings.<br /><br /><strong>1. Sioux City Heelan</strong> (Previous: #8)<br /><strong>2. Pella</strong> (Previous: #7)<br /><strong>3. Davenport Assumption</strong> (Previous: #5)<br /><strong>4. Mt. Pleasant</strong> (Previous: #1)<br /><strong>5. Carroll</strong> (Previous: 4)<br /><strong>6. Western Dubuque</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>7. Dallas Center Grimes</strong> (Previous: #6)<br /><strong>8. Norwalk</strong> (Previous: #2)<br /><strong>9. Charles City</strong> (Previous: #3)<br /><strong>10. Forest City</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><br /><strong>Just missed:</strong> Williamsburg, Harlan, and Marion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-12725422563151815542010-03-22T14:36:00.002-05:002010-03-22T14:41:41.650-05:00Class 4A Top 10 Final PollThe 2009-10 high school basketball season is in the books. As expected, the Ames Little Cyclones went to Des Moines and captured their second straight state championship.They were easily the best team in the state and maybe one of the best Iowa high school teams of all-time. Here's a look at the final 4A team rankings.<br /><br /><strong>1. Ames</strong> (Previous: #1) <span style="color:#ff0000;">USA Today still has the Little Cyclones ranked #4 in their Super 25 national rankings.<br /></span><strong>2. SE Polk</strong> (Previous: #6)<br /><strong>3. Linn-Mar</strong> (Previous: #2)<br /><strong>4. Sioux City East</strong> (Previous: #5)<br /><strong>5. Cedar Rapids Washington</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>6. Cedar Rapids Jefferson</strong> (Previous: 3)<br /><strong>7. Des Moines Hoover</strong> (Previous: #4)<br /><strong>8. West Des Moines Dowling</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>9. Cedar Falls</strong> (Previous: #7)<br /><strong>10. Clinton</strong> (Previous: NR)<br /><br /><strong>Just missed:</strong> Bettendorf, Council Bluffs Lewis Central, Waukee, Johnston and Cedar Rapids Kennedy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-44618392207145272812010-03-08T17:55:00.006-06:002010-03-08T20:57:30.552-06:00Iowa High School State Tournament: Class 2A Predictions<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">It's March and that means it's time for the madness to begin. This week, teams and fans from all over the state of Iowa will travel to Des Moines to play for a chance at winning a state championship. All eyes will be on Wells Fargo arena to see what players step up on the big stage... and who might wilt under the pressure of the big lights. What teams will rise to the challenge, and who cracks under the pressure? One thing is for certain, it will be a lot of fun watching things unfold.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Here's a look at the Class 2A match-ups and our predictions:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">Opening Round:</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">#1 Des Moines Christian (26-0) vs. #8 Carroll Kuemper (15-11)</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Des Moines Christian has had an unforgettable run this year, and they are fueled by senior star Branden Stubbs. The coach's son has been a statistical monster this season, averaging 25.8 (best in the state in Class 2A) and dishing out 172 assists (which leads the state in all classes). Stubbs was able to do this while shooting over 60% from the field! Senior transfer Nana Yaw is another player to watch for DMC... he averaged 9.1 ppg and 7.6 rpg since he began playing in January. Carroll Kuemper counters with a balanced attack, led by juniors Bryce Berg (12 ppg, but only 39% shooting) and Cody Williams (11 ppg on 43% shooting).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Our pick: Carroll Kuemper will have their hands full with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;"><b>Des Moines Christian</b></span> all night long, and it could get ugly. In fact, it probably will be ugly. DMC wins this one big.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">#4 Western Christian (22-3) vs. #5 Wapsie Valley (20-5</span>)</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Over the last 10 or so years, Western Christian has put together one of the most memorable runs in recent history. They're led this year by junior Tyler Wolterstorff, who averages 19.3 ppg on the year. Western Christian is an efficient offensive machine (their top 6 players all shoot 50% or better from the field), and they know how to win. Wapsie Valley comes in led by senior Zach Schmidt, who averages 14.9 ppg and 9.6 rebounds per game.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Our pick: Once again, we feel like State Tournament experience will play a huge factor in this game. While Wapsie Valley might be a little taken with the bright lights and sights at Wells Fargo, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">Western Christian</span></b> will get down to business. We like them to win, but Wapsie Valley will put up a good fight, especially in the second half after they settle down.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">#2 IKM-Manning (24-0) vs. #7 Turkey Valley (19-6)</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">IKM-Manning has had an outstanding season, and is the only undefeated #2 Seed at the State Tournament this year. This senior-laden team is led by Jerad Croghan (12.8 ppg), Rick Blake (10.3 ppg), Jarad Gaskill (9.4 ppg and 7 rebounds), and Bryce Irlbeck (9.3 ppg and 6.1 assists). Their veteran leadership has taken this club a long way this season. Turkey Valley is led by a lower-scoring, balanced attack that relies on defense. Senior Brad Winters is the only player who averages in double figures (10.0), but they boast three players who have more than 50 steals on the year.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Our pick: <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">IKM-Manning</span></b>'s veteran leadership has taken them a long way this season, and it will get them to the next round. Turkey Valley's defense keeps the game close, but IKM-Manning will pull away at the end.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">#3 Solon (23-2) vs. #6 Mid-Prairie (19-5)</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Solon, last year's 2A State Champions, lost nearly ALL of their statistical production to graduation last spring... and yet still found a way to reload and have a remarkable season. Gone are Matt Morrison and Tucker Wentzien... now Solon is led by senior Tanner Wentzien (13 ppg) and junior transfer Zach Velez-Westphal (9.4 ppg). Mid-Prairie comes into the tournament led by senior Tanner Miller (18.7 ppg), a great athlete who will play football next year at the University of Iowa.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Our pick: These two schools are no strangers, and seem to play each other 2-3 times every season. The schools last played on December 22, when Mid-Prairie won 55-52. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;"><b>Solon</b></span> avenges that loss this time, winning a close one.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">Semi-Finals:</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><b>Des Moines Christian vs. Western Christian: </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">This battle of the private schools is anxiously anticipated, and will be a fun one to watch. Tyler Wolterstorff and Branden Stubbs will get the publicity leading into this one, but look for Stubb's supporting cast to step up in the clutch to help deliver a win for Des Moines Christian.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">IKM-Manning vs. Solon: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Although we wanted to pick Solon in this one because of their State Tournament experience (which we feel is very important), this IKM-Manning group has been seemingly playing together forever, and it will show. We think <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">IKM-Manning</span></b> will advance to the finals with a close win.</span></span></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;"><b>Finals:</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Des Moines Christian vs. IKM-Manning: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Branden Stubbs has had an amazing season, and he will really impress coaches and fans with a spectacular array of scoring and passing in the finals. It will be </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;"><b>Des Moines Christian</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">'s night on Friday night, but IKM-Manning won't go away without a fight.</span></span></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">Class 2A All-Tournament Team:</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Branden Stubbs (<b>Captain</b>, Des Moines Christian), Austin Stubbs (Des Moines Christian), Bryce Irlbeck (IKM-Manning) Tyler Wolterstorff (Western Christian), and Zach Velez-Westphal (Solon)</span></p>IAHoopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180880684374265622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-25036252704965192672010-03-08T09:53:00.008-06:002010-03-08T11:40:53.328-06:00Iowa High School State Tournament: Class 1A Predictions<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">It's March and that means it's time for the madness to begin. This week, teams and fans from all over the state of Iowa will travel to Des Moines to play for a chance at winning a state championship. All eyes will be on Wells Fargo arena to see what players step up on the big stage... and who might wilt under the pressure of the big lights. What teams will rise to the challenge, and who cracks under the pressure? One thing is for certain, it will be a lot of fun watching things unfold.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Here's a look at the Class 1A match-ups and our predictions:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">Opening Round:</span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">#1 NU High (24-1) vs. #8 Coon Rapids-Bayard (16-9)</span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">NU High is becoming a fixture at the State tournament. They placed third in 2005, won the Class 1A Championship in 2008, and got second in 2009. This year's team at NU High, led by seniors Eddie Diemer (14 ppg on 60% shooting. 8.5 rebounds), Tanner Cooke (11.4 ppg, 64 threes on the year), and junior Kyle Denning (11.6 ppg, 118 assists), all played a significant role in last year's runner-up finish, and they have some unfinished business in Des Moines. Coon Rapids-Bayard is a relative newcomer to the State tournament, and are led by junior Jacob Esdohr (14.5 ppg).</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Our pick: <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">NU High</span></b>'s experience playing at Wells Fargo is a big advantage... and their talent is top-notch, too. We like them running away in this one.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">#4 Rock Valley (23-2) vs. #5 St. Albert (18-4</span>)</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">This is the most intriguing first-round matchup in Class 1A: two teams that played at the State Tournament last season, who both play a tough non-conference schedule and are battle-tested. Rock Valley won the Class 1A State Championship last season and are led by last year's all tournament post players Jordan Dykstra (23.9 ppg and 11.7 rpg) and Marcus Heemstra (19.9 ppg and 9.4 rpg). The two future South Dakota State Jackrabbits would like nothing better than to finish on top again this year. St. Albert made it to the Class 2A State tournament last year, but have moved "down" a classification to 1A this season. They are led by senior Jake Waters (14.5 ppg).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Our pick: <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">Rock Valley</span></b>'s "twin towers" inside are a tough matchup for anyone... but at the Class 1A level, that kind of size is unheard of. Their inside presence wins this one, but it will be a close one... one of the best first-round games all week.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">#2 Lynnville-Sully (24-1) vs. #7 Bishop Garrigan (18-7)</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Lynville-Sully is coming off a great season, and are led by post player Logan Vos (7.7 ppg and 10.1 rpg) and sophomore guard Chase Cullen (13.7 ppg, 39 threes). Lynville-Sully has excellent size with Vos and senior Corey Gifford, and have a very balanced offensive game with 6 players who average at least 7 ppg or more. Bishop Garrigan, on the other hand, will look to get a lot of production out of senior guard Brandon Doughan (20.1 ppg, 65 threes). Doughan is a do-everything player for Bishop Garrigan, and also leads them in rebounds, steals, and blocks.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Our pick: <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">Lynnville-Sully</span></b> hasn't been tested much this year, but their size and offensive firepower will win out in this one. We expect Doughan to create a lot of noise for himself with a great game, but it will be too little, too late.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">#3 Ankeny Christian Academy (24-1) vs. #6 Calamus-Wheatland (20-5)</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The fans at Wells Fargo Arena will get to see two high-scoring players go head-to-head in this one! Ankeny Christian is led by junior guard Tim Olejniczak, who averaged 22 ppg this season, making 73 three pointers, and dishing out 159 assists (third in the state for all classes). Calamus-Wheatland counters with senior Ryan Powers, who also averaged 22 ppg, tossed 127 assists, had 62 steals, and added 7.1 rebounds per game.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Our pick: <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">Calamus Wheatland</span></b> will pill off the upset in this one. Olejniczak will do all he can to prevent it, but we think senior Powers isn't ready for his outstanding high school career to end just yet.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">Semi-Finals:</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><b>NU High vs. Rock Valley:</b></span> This is the rematch of the 2009 1A final, where Rock Valley came out on top 64-42. This time around, we like <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">NU High</span></b> to pull out the win, although it will be a lot closer than last year. Regardless of who wins this one, we think the winner of this game will go on to win the championship. If you're looking for a great game to attend this week in Des Moines, this one could be in.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Lynnville-Sully vs. Calamus Wheatland: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">We think Lynville-Sully's firepower and big men inside will give them the upper hand in this matchup, although Powers might score 30ppg this week, keeping Calamus Wheatland in the game until the end.</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;"><b>Finals:</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">NU High vs. Lynnville-Sully: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Lynnville-Sully's made a great run with a talented cast this year, but NU High will be just too much for them in the final. Diemers, Cooke, and Denning seem to be on a mission this season, and it will end up with their second State Title in three years.</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">Class 1A All-Tournament Team:</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Eddie Diemer (<b>Captain</b>, NU High), Tanner Cooke (NU High), Chase Cullen (Lynnville-Sully) Ryan Powers (Calamus Wheatland), Marcus Heemstra (Rock Valley), and Jordan Dykstra (Rock Valley) </span></p> <!--EndFragment-->IAHoopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180880684374265622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-91204398405059767602010-02-02T10:27:00.002-06:002010-02-02T10:34:40.292-06:00Class 4A Top 10 PollThe Top 10 teams in the IAHoops.com high school boys basketball poll with win/loss record and previous ranking in parentheses. Also included is the teams who dropped out of the Top 10 and also those who just missed being ranked. We will update the poll again in about a month.<br /><br /><strong>1. Ames</strong> 15-0 (Previous: #1) <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">USA Today has the Little Cyclones ranked #4 in their Super 25 national rankings.<br /></span>2. Linn-Mar</strong> 14-1 (Previous: #7)<br /><strong>3. Cedar Rapids Jefferson</strong> 13-1 (Previous: #NR)<br /><strong>4. Des Moines Hoover</strong> 14-1 (Previous: #2)<br /><strong>5. Sioux City East</strong> 14-2 (Previous: #4)<br /><strong>6. SE Polk</strong> 12-2 (Previous: #10)<br /><strong>7. Cedar Falls</strong> 11-2 (Previous: #5)<br /><strong>8. Johnston</strong> 12-2 (Previous: #3)<br /><strong>9. Bettendorf</strong> 12-3 (Previous: #6)<br /><strong>10. Waukee</strong> 11-4 (Previous: #8)<br /><br /><strong>Dropped Out:</strong> Cedar Rapids Kennedy.<br /><br /><strong>Watch List:</strong> Clinton, Council Bluffs Lewis Central, and Cedar Rapids Kennedy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-14555887114409852772010-02-02T10:21:00.002-06:002010-02-02T10:26:30.893-06:00Class 3A Top 10 PollThe Top 10 teams in the IAHoops.com high school boys basketball poll with win/loss record and previous ranking in parentheses. Also included is the teams who dropped out of the Top 10 and also those who just missed being ranked. We will update the poll again in about a month.<br /><br /><strong>1. Mt. Pleasant</strong> 15-0 (Previous: #2)<br /><strong>2. Norwalk</strong> 15-0 (Previous: #4)<br /><strong>3. Charles City</strong> 14-1 (Previous: #7)<br /><strong>4. Carroll</strong> 13-1 (Previous: #1)<br /><strong>5. Davenport Assumption</strong> 13-2 (Previous: #9)<br /><strong>6. Dallas Center Grimes</strong> 13-1 (Previous: #6)<br /><strong>7. Pella</strong> 12-2 (Previous: #10)<br /><strong>8. Sioux City Heelan</strong> 11-3 (Previous: #8)<br /><strong>9. Harlan</strong> 13-2 (Previous: #3)<br /><strong>10. Marion</strong> 15-3 (Previous: #NR)<br /><br /><strong>Dropped Out:</strong> Washington.<br /><br /><strong>Watch List:</strong> Washinton, LeMars, and Forest City.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-16282716835745326682010-02-02T10:09:00.002-06:002010-02-02T10:20:30.355-06:00Class 2A Top 10 PollThe Top 10 teams in the IAHoops.com high school boys basketball poll with win/loss record and previous ranking in parentheses. Also included is the teams who dropped out of the Top 10 and also those who just missed being ranked. We will update the poll again in about a month.<br /><br /><strong>1. Des Moines Christian</strong> 17-0 (Previous: #1)<br /><strong>2. West Fork</strong> 17-0 (Previous: #2)<br /><strong>3. IKM-Manning</strong> 15-0 (Previous: #3)<br /><strong>4. Danville</strong> 15-1 (Previous: #10)<br /><strong>5. North Cedar</strong> 16-1 (Previous: #NR)<br /><strong>6. Grundy Center</strong> 16-2 (Previous: #4)<br /><strong>7. Cascade</strong> 15-2 (Previous: #NR)<br /><strong>8. Solon</strong> 15-2 (Previous: #NR)<br /><strong>9. Pella Christian</strong> 13-3 (Previous: #7)<br /><strong>10. Sumner-Fredericksburg</strong> 13-2 (Previous: #NR)<br /><br /><strong>Dropped Out:</strong> Ft. Dodge St. Edmond, Orange City Unity Christian, Prairie City-Monroe, and Western Christian.<br /><br /><strong>Watch List:</strong> Western Christian, Orange City Unity Christian, Ft. Dodge St. Edmond.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-56411155440798919532010-02-02T09:43:00.002-06:002010-02-02T09:51:15.669-06:00Class 1A Top 10 PollThe Top 10 teams in the IAHoops.com high school boys basketball poll with win/loss record and previous ranking in parentheses. Also included is the teams who dropped out of the Top 10 and also those who just missed being ranked. We will update the poll again in about a month.<br /><br /><strong>1. Storm Lake St. Mary's</strong> 17-0 (Previous: #9)<br /><strong>2. Rock Valley</strong> 15-1 (Previous: #1)<br /><strong>3. Cedar Falls NU High</strong> 16-1 (Previous: #2)<br /><strong>4. Iowa Mennonite School</strong> 15-1 (Previous: #6)<br /><strong>5. Clinton Prince of Peace</strong> 16-1 (Previous: #10)<br /><strong>6. NE Hamilton</strong> 16-1 (Previous: #8)<br /><strong>7. Council Bluffs St. Albert</strong> 10-3 (Previous: #3)<br /><strong>8. Bedford</strong> 16-1 (Previous: #7)<br /><strong>9. Keota</strong> 14-1 (Previous: #4)<br /><strong>10. Ankeny Christian</strong> 15-1 (Previous: #5)<br /><br /><strong>Dropped Out:</strong> None.<br /><br /><strong>Watch List:</strong> Colo-Nesco, Lynnville-Sully, Boyden-Hull.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-5342876417330431522009-12-23T13:57:00.001-06:002009-12-23T14:00:23.486-06:00Class 1A Top 10 PollThe Top 10 teams in the IAHoops.com high school boys basketball poll with win/loss record and previous ranking in parentheses. Also included is the teams who dropped out of the Top 10 and also those who just missed being ranked. We will update the poll again in about a month.<br /><br /><strong>1. Rock Valley</strong> 5-0 (Previous: #1)<br /><strong>2. Cedar Falls NU High</strong> 6-0 (Previous: #2)<br /><strong>3. Council Bluffs St. Albert</strong> 5-0 (Previous: #3)<br /><strong>4. Keota</strong> 6-0 (Previous: #4)<br /><strong>5. Ankeny Christian</strong> 7-0 (Previous: #7)<br /><strong>6. Iowa Mennonite School</strong> 6-0 (Previous: #9)<br /><strong>7. Bedford</strong> 8-0 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>8. NE Hamilton</strong> 8-0 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>9. Storm Lake St. Mary's</strong> 6-0 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>10. Clinton Prince of Peace</strong> 6-1 (Previous: NR)<br /><br /><strong>Dropped Out:</strong> Clay Central-Everly, Boyden Hull, Colo-Nesco and Elk Horn-Kimballton.<br /><br /><strong>Watch List:</strong> Boyden Hull, George-Little Rock, Algona Garrigan, Burlington Notre Dame and Colo-Nesco.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-1740734277173462342009-12-23T13:54:00.001-06:002009-12-23T13:57:34.885-06:00Class 2A Top 10 PollThe Top 10 teams in the IAHoops.com high school boys basketball poll with win/loss record and previous ranking in parentheses. Also included is the teams who dropped out of the Top 10 and also those who just missed being ranked. We will update the poll again in about a month.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>1. Des Moines Christian</strong> 4-0 (Previous: #1)<br /><strong>2. West Fork</strong> 7-0 (Previous: #7)<br /><strong>3. IKM-Manning</strong> 6-0 (Previous: #10)<br /><strong>4. Grundy Center</strong> 6-0 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>5. Ft. Dodge St. Edmond</strong> 6-0 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>6. Orange City Unity Christian</strong> 6-1 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>7. Pella Christian</strong> 6-1 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>8. Prairie City-Monroe</strong> 6-1 (Previous: #5)<br /><strong>9. Western Christian</strong> 5-1 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>10. Danville</strong> 7-0 (Previous: NR)<br /><br /><strong>Dropped Out:</strong> Panorama, Sumner-Fredericksburg, Cascade, South O'Brien, Pekin and Davis County.<br /><br /><strong>Watch List:</strong> Pekin, Solon, Emmetsburg, Davis County, Panorama, Sumner-Fredericksburg, State Center West Marshall, Wapsie Valley and Underwood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-26796671989678887392009-12-23T13:51:00.001-06:002009-12-23T13:53:52.945-06:00Class 3A Top 10 PollThe Top 10 teams in the IAHoops.com high school boys basketball poll with win/loss record and previous ranking in parentheses. Also included is the teams who dropped out of the Top 10 and also those who just missed being ranked. We will update the poll again in about a month.<br /><br /><strong>1. Carroll</strong> 5-0 (Previous: #1)<br /><strong>2. Mount Pleasant</strong> 8-0 (Previous: #5)<br /><strong>3. Harlan</strong> 5-0 (Previous: #6)<br /><strong>4. Norwalk</strong> 5-0 (Previous: #10)<br /><strong>5. Washington</strong> 5-0 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>6. Dallas Center-Grimes</strong> 5-0 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>7. Charles City</strong> 7-1 (Previous: #2)<br /><strong>8. Sioux City Heelan</strong> 4-1 (Previous: #3)<br /><strong>9. Davenport Assumption</strong> 6-1 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>10. Pella</strong> 5-1 (Previous: NR)<br /><br /><strong>Dropped Out:</strong> Forest City, Le Mars, Ballard and Marion.<br /><br /><strong>Watch List:</strong> MOC-Floyd Valley, Western Dubuque, Forest City and Le Mars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-60641812215045259272009-12-23T13:40:00.002-06:002009-12-23T13:50:04.069-06:00Class 4A Top 10 PollThe Top 10 teams in the IAHoops.com high school boys basketball poll with win/loss record and previous ranking in parentheses. Also included is the teams who dropped out of the Top 10 and also those who just missed being ranked. We will update the poll again in about a month.<br /><br /><strong>1. Ames</strong> 5-0 (Previous: #1) <span style="color:#ff0000;">USA Today has the Little Cyclone ranked #7 in their Super 25 national rankings.</span><br /><strong>2. Des Moines Hoover</strong> 6-0 (Previous: #3)<br /><strong>3. Johnston</strong> 6-0 (Previous: #5)<br /><strong>4. Sioux City East</strong> 5-0 (Previous: #7)<br /><strong>5. Cedar Falls</strong> 5-0 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>6. Bettendorf</strong> 5-1 (Previous: NR)<br /><strong>7. Linn Mar</strong> 6-1 (Previous: #2)<br /><strong>8. Waukee</strong> 4-1 (Previous: #9)<br /><strong>9. Cedar Rapids Kennedy</strong> 5-1 (Previous: #4)<br /><strong>10. SE Polk</strong> 4-1 (Previous: #6)<br /><br /><strong>Dropped Out:</strong> Davenport Central and North Scott.<br /><br /><strong>Watch List:</strong> Marshalltown, Pleasant Valley, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, North Scott and Sioux City North.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-55805637919102117662009-10-23T10:39:00.004-05:002009-10-23T10:54:52.538-05:00Pre-season 4A Top 10<strong>1. Ames:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Led by the nation's #1 player, Harrison Barnes, there is no doubt that this is the top team in the state and probably one of the Top 25 teams in the country. Nobody could stop them last year and it will be tough to keep them from winning back-to-back titles.</span><br /><br /><strong>2. Linn-Mar:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">They lost some talent to graduation, but as usual, the Lions simply reload and get right back after it. They lost to Ames in the championship game last year and it could come down to the same two teams again in March.</span><br /><br /><strong>3. Des Moines Hoover:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The Huskies have a lot of talent in guards Quincy King, Kelly Madison, Dwight Sistrunk and forward Reggie White. However, the team will be breaking in a new coach, so it's hard to really know what to expect out of this squad in the early going.</span><br /><br /><strong>4. Cedar Rapids Kennedy:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The Cougars are always tough and have their fair share of talent back again this winter. They have great defense, but can they score when it matters.</span><br /><br /><strong>5. Johnston:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">This team surprised many by making a nice run at the state tournament. They have the 1-2 punch back in guard Corey Schaefer and post Nick Smith, so they will be dangerous again this winter.</span><br /><br /><strong>6. Southeast Polk:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The Rams return a talented core of veterans from last year's squad, but they will have to adjust to the loss of point guard Tyler Stumme who graduated. If they find a capable replacement this team has as good of shot as any to be there in the end.</span><br /><br /><strong>7. Sioux City East:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">This team made it to the state tournament last year and should be able to get there again. They have a nice pair of seniors in Jordan Thomas and Jeff Sponder, but they also have emerging talents in Quinton Behlers , Adam Woodbury and Dillion Godfrey.</span><br /><br /><strong>8. Davenport Central:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">This team has plenty of good athletes and is led by junior Tavian Pomlee. If they play together and get some help out of transfer Zach Burnham this team could be back in Des Moines in March.</span><br /><br /><strong>9. Waukee:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">They have a new coach, but they also return the inside/outside combo of Will Artino and Jonny Getting. If they can get a lift from the young talent in the program these guys could be a very good.</span><br /><br /><strong>10. North Scott:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Brandon Voss had a breakout season last year. This winter he hopes to repeat that performance and get some help from the younger guys. If he gets that help they could be a state tournament qualifier.</span><br /><br /><strong>Watch List:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Cedar Rapids Washington, Des Moines Dowling, Des Moines Roosevelt, and Iowa City West.</span><br /><br /><strong>First Team All-State<br /></strong><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">G-Kody Ingle (Southeast Polk)<br />G-Wesley Staten (Sioux City West)<br />F-Harrison Barnes (Ames)<br />F-Doug McDermott (Ames)<br />C- Will Artino (Waukee)</span><br /><br /><strong>Second Team All-State</strong><br /><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">G- Corey Schaefer (Johnston)<br />G-Marcus Paige (Linn-Mar)<br />G-Josh Oglesby (Cedar Rapids Washington)<br />F- Chanse Creekmur (Marshalltown)<br />F-Jarod Uthoff (Cedar Rapids Jefferson)</span><br /><br /><strong>Third Team All-State</strong><br /><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">G-Taylor Bontrager (Iowa City West)<br />G- Brandon Voss (North Scott)<br />G-Kelly Madison (Des Moines Hoover)<br />G-Creon Reed (Des Moines North)<br />C-Adam Woodbury (Sioux City East)</span><br /><br />We will update the team rankings every other week throughout the season, so keep checking back to see where your school or alma mater is ranked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-16687403992656236592009-10-16T10:10:00.002-05:002009-10-16T10:20:13.277-05:00Pre-season 3A Top 10<strong>1. Carroll:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The duo of Kasperbauer and Haluska look to lead their team back to Des Moines in March. They got there last year, but this year they want to bring home a title.</span><br /><br /><strong>2. Charles City:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">This team has returning all-state performer Nathan Buss leading the charge, but he has a few other guys on the team who can really play. Don't be surprised to see them challenge for the 3A crown.</span><br /><br /><strong>3. Sioux City Heelan:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Heelan cruised to the championship last year, but they also lost a lot of talent to graduation. That said they still have two really good returners in Zach McCabe and Alex Malloy. If the Crusaders get some quality play in the back court this team could repeat.</span><br /><br /><strong>4. Forest City:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">High-scoring guard Tyler Putz returns for his senior year. He has help from the Rosacker brothers, but will it be enough to make a run at the title?</span><br /><br /><strong>5. Mount Pleasant:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The coaches have been waiting for the class of 2011 to arrive. The class features four talented players who showed promise last year led by post Henry Krieger-Coble.</span> <br /><br /><strong>6. Harlan:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Every single year you know that the Cyclones will be good. This year is no different as they should have enough talent to make a run in Des Moines.</span><br /><br /><strong>7. LeMars:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The bulldogs return 4 of their top 5 players. They are led by the duo of Sam VanWettering and Paxton Strub. They will face some tough competition which will give an indication if this team has what it takes to get to the state tournament.</span><br /><br /><strong>8. Ballard:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The Bombers are led by Austin Vier, but he's not alone as there is enough talent on the roster for this team to win a lot of games this winter.</span><br /><br /><strong>9. Marion:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The Indians lost a huge weapon in Amry Shelby to graduation. So, this winter Kasey Semler and Corey Kramer will need to step it up in a big way if they want to get back to Wells Fargo again this season.</span><br /><br /><strong>10. Norwalk:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">They were runner-up last season, but took major hits due to graduation. If they want to get back to state they need a few guys to emerge this winter.<br /></span><br /><strong>Watch List:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Carlisle, Denison-Schleswig, Jefferson-Scranton, Pella, and Washington.<br /></span><br /><strong>First Team All-State</strong><br /><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">G-Tyler Putz (Forest City)<br />G-Casey Kasperbauer (Carroll)<br />F-Nathan Buss (Charles City)<br />F-Zach McCabe (Sioux City Heelan)<br />F-Henry Krieger-Coble (Mt. Pleasant)<br /></span><br /><strong>Second Team All-State<br /></strong><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">G-Chad Malloy (Williamsburg)<br />G-Michael Kaufmann (Harlan)<br />G-Isaac Gardner (Washington)<br />F-Austin Vier (Ballard)<br />F-Joe Daniel (Davenport Assumption)<br /></span><br /><strong>Third Team All-State<br /></strong><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">G-Casey Semler (Marion)<br />G-Blake Haluska (Carroll)<br />F-Alex Malloy (Sioux City Heelan)<br />F-Paxton Strub (LeMars)<br />C-Patrick Burmester (Central Clinton-DeWitt)</span><br /><span style="color:#c0c0c0;"></span><br /><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">We will update the team rankings every other week throughout the season, so keep checking back to see where your school or alma mater is ranked.</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749564026840937582.post-14138817881103460172009-10-09T08:37:00.004-05:002009-10-16T10:23:15.034-05:00Pre-season 2A Top 10<strong>1. Des Moines Christian:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">These guys are absolutely loaded! Brandon Stubbs has been stellar throughout his career and this just might be the year they take it all the way.</span><br /><br /><strong>2. Panorama:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The Panthers have some fire-power in Zach Brehmer and juniors Austin Johnk and Kyle Muyskens. They should be a major player when it comes to who takes home the 2A title.</span><br /><br /><strong>3. Sumner-Fredericksburg:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The Cougars were one of the top teams in the state last year and have enough returning talent to be in the mix again this season.</span><br /><br /><strong>4. Cascade:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">They basically return the entire team who went 20-4 last season. It's probably safe to say these guys will improve this season and be a team who could challenge for the title.</span><br /><br /><strong>5. Prairie City-Monroe:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The Mustangs are led by the duo of Scott Bruxvoort and Jake Fosenburg. They return a wealth of talent to give them a good shot to make a run at the title come March.</span><br /><br /><strong>6. South O'Brien:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The Wolverines have the whole team back and look like they have what it takes to be a title contender. It won't be easy, but they should make it to Des Moines in March behind the stellar play of high-scoring senior Jarod Syndergaard.</span><br /><br /><strong>7. West Fork:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The War Hawks took some hits due to graduation, but they still have stud forward Seth Tuttle and should get a boost from 6-7 freshman Payton Plagge. If they get some support in the backcourt these guys will be a tough out.</span><br /><br /><strong>8. Pekin:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">This team returns a solid nucleus of players who should be more than capable of earning a trip to the state tournament.</span><br /><br /><strong>9. Davis County:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Much like Pekin, the Mustangs return a core group of players from a pretty tough team. If these guys step it up they could be a threat to make a run in March.</span><br /><br /><strong>10. IKM-Manning:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The Hawks lost some key members from last year's squad, but they have a ton of experienced seniors returning. This team can make some noise if these guys come together and provide some steady production throughout the season.</span><br /><br /><strong>Watch List:</strong> <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Battle Creek-Ida Grove, Dyersville-Beckman, Mid-Prairie, Pella Christian, Underwood, and Western Christian.</span><br /><br /><strong>First Team All-State</strong><br /><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">G-Brandon Stubbs (Des Moines Christian)<br />G-Tyler Woltersdorff (Western Christian)<br />F-Trevor Hook (Grundy Center)<br />F-Seth Tuttle (West Fork)<br />F-Kyle Nikkel (Pella Christian)<br /></span><br /><strong>Second Team All-State<br /></strong><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">G-Jarod Syndergaard (South O'Brien)<br />G-Tanner Miller (Mid-Prairie)<br />F- Alec Crawford (Wilton)<br />F-Zach Brehmer (Panorama)<br />C-Tommy Yackle (Eagle Grove)<br /></span><br /><strong>Third Team All-State<br /></strong><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">G-Trevor Harris (Sumner-Fredericksburg)<br />G-Alex Warnke (Battle Creek-Ida Grove)<br />F-Trey Sathoff (Pekin)<br />F-Austin Katje (Unity Christian)<br />F-Scott Bruxvoort (Prairie City-Monroe)<br /></span><br />We will update the team rankings every other week throughout the season, so keep checking back to see where your school or alma mater is ranked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0