2A District Finals Top Performers – Juniors
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As of the time of this writing, the following teams have not entered stats into VarsityBound: Panorama, Roland-Story, Anamosa, Spirit Lake, Albia, West Burlington, Pekin, PCM, Denver. These top performers will solely come from the teams that have entered stats…
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Continue ReadingAs of the time of this writing, the following teams have not entered stats into VarsityBound: Panorama, Roland-Story, Anamosa, Spirit Lake, Albia, West Burlington, Pekin, PCM, Denver.
These top performers will solely come from the teams that have entered stats as of 11:15 am on February 25.
Carter Harmsen, Mid-Prairie
The 6-4 junior is a talented, playmaking wing who had a huge game against Camanche, going off for 32 points on 11-18 shooting (9-14 FT). He also chipped in 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists, and a block. He’s a force who is nearly impossible to stop when he’s playing downhill, and he was great in the Golden Hawks last game of the season.
Zach Erwin Zach Erwin 6'6" | SF Camanche | 2022 State IA , Camanche
Erwin was his usual stat-sheet stuffing self in the Indians’ win, scoring 19 points with 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks, and a steal. He’s an efficient scorer who can get the job done at all three levels, but perhaps his most notable traits are his playmaking and defensive versatility.
Thomas Schwartz Thomas Schwartz 6'0" | PG Treynor | 2022 State IA , Treynor
Schwartz’s teammates Sid Schaaf Sid Schaaf 5'11" | CG Treynor | 2021 State IA and Tim Zimmerman had huge scoring games in the Cardinals huge win over AHSTW, but it was Schwartz who was putting those guys in positions to score. The 6-0 junior guard dished out 15 assists in the win to go with 11 points and 4 steals. He was in complete control of the game on the offensive end, pacing an attack that did whatever they wanted against the Vikings.
Tyler Schmitt, East Sac County
Schmitt, a 6-3 forward, will take over as East Sac’s primary scorer next year, and he had a big game in their loss to OABCIG, going for 15 points and 8 rebounds on 7-12 shooting. Capable of scoring inside and out, the future looks bright for Schmitt.
Chris Schreck Chris Schreck 5'10" | PG Van Meter | 2022 State IA , Van Meter
A 5-10 lead guard, Schreck makes a major difference on both ends of the floor with his quickness and talent. He led the Bulldogs with 20 points on 8-15 shooting (4-8 3P) in their win over Panorama.
Clark Fiala, Van Meter
The 6-4 big man has made a major impact this year for Van Meter after being a role player as a sophomore. He had 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks in their win over Panorama.
Jayden Mackie Jayden Mackie 6'2" | PG Aplington-Parkersburg | 2022 State IA , Aplington-Parkersburg
The future Upper Iowa lead guard was incredibly efficient in the Falcons win over Forest City, scoring 15 points on 7-8 shooting with 5 rebounds and 3 assists. He’s a quick, athletic lead guard who makes an impact on both ends of the floor.
Christian Haugstad Christian Haugstad 6'7" | C Aplington-Parkersburg | 2022 State IA , Aplington-Parkersburg
The 6-7 junior big man came off the bench to provide 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Falcons. A big man who runs the floor extremely well, he does a great job establishing early position and using that early position to get easy buckets.
Ty Van Essen Ty Van Essen 6'4" | PF Western Christian | 2022 State IA , Western Christian
Western Christian put on an offensive clinic in their win over Rock Valley, shooting 61% from the floor, and Van Essen led the way, scoring 23 points with 13 rebounds on 8-15 shooting (2-2 3P). The 6-4 combo forward has really emerged as a tough matchup with his ability to score inside and out at a highly-efficient clip.
Eli Van Essen, Western Christian
The 5-11 guard was outstanding for the Wolfpack, scoring 15 points on 5-5 shooting, including making all 4 of his 3-point attempts. The lone downside of his game was 7 turnovers, but they certainly didn’t come back to bite the Pack, who won by 15.
Drake Wemark Drake Wemark 6'3" | SF New Hampton | 2022 State IA , New Hampton
Wemark, a 6-2 combo forward, has established himself as one of the more talented players in Iowa’s 2022 class. He missed a good chunk of time this year to injury, but made a major impact on the game in the Chickasaws’ loss to Denver, scoring a team-high 19 points with 10 rebounds and 7 assists.
Eric Mulder, Pella Christian
The 6-8 big man was unstoppable in the Eagles loss to Albia, going for 15 points (7-11 FG), 16 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 4 steals. A talented big with good hands that the offense can run through, Mulder will be the focal point for a PC team that will be one of the best in 2A next year.
Adam Witty Adam Witty 6'2" | SF Des Moines Christian | 2022 State IA , Des Moines Christian
A 6-2 wing, Witty was highly-efficient in the Lions blowout win over PCM, finishing with 20 points on 7-9 shooting. He knocked down a pair of 3-pointers and got to the free-throw line, going 4-5 from the stripe. That type of scoring versatility is extremely valuable for a team that can struggle to score at times.
Bryson Van Grootheest Bryson Van Grootheest 6'0" | CG Rock Valley | 2022 State IA , Rock Valley
The Rockets lost to a very good Western Christian team, but they might open next season #1 in 2A, in large part because of Van Grootheest. A skilled scoring guard, he finished with 22 points on 10-20 shooting, plus 4 assists. He has the ability to score from all three levels and is a high IQ player.
Landyn Van Kekerix, Rock Valley
The other piece of the Rockets dynamic junior tandem, Van Kekerix had 21 points on 10-17 shooting, with 6 rebounds and 2 steals. The 5-11 guard does almost all of his damage inside the arc, which is a rarity nowadays.
Blake Janssen Blake Janssen 5'11" | CG Iowa Falls-Alden | 2022 State IA , Iowa Falls-Alden
The 6-0 guard showed his ability to stuff the stat sheet in the Cadets win over Dike-New Hartford, finishing with 10 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. He’s a solid playmaking guard who thrives on getting others involved.
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA , Boyden-Hull
The talented 6-4 wing holds a handful of Division I offers, and he showed why mid-major programs are all over him with his ability to dominate the game on both ends of the floor. He finished with 23 points on 8-14 shooting, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. A versatile scorer, his frame has really started to fill out, and he’s using it to bully his way into the paint at will.
Bryan Zylstra, Boyden-Hull
A 6-2 combo forward, Zylstra had a remarkably efficient game in the Comets win, scoring 16 points on 4-5 shooting (3-4 3P, 5-6 FT) with 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal. An active player who moves well off the ball, his ability to stretch the floor is key for the Comets.