Mill Valley’s Reece Riedel – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Reece Riedel – Mill Valley A Multi-Talented Guard Mill Valley’s state-level aspirations are again tied to the multi-layered game of senior guard Reece Riedel. At 6-foot-5, he gives the Jaguars a rare blend of size and guard skills, capable of scoring at all three levels and initiating offense in tight games. Head coach Kurt Bangle described him […]
Piper’s Roman Byers Jr. – Football Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Roman Byers Jr. – Piper A Three-Phase Star Piper’s offense found a centerpiece in Roman Byers Jr., a do-it-all back who produced like a star and led like a captain. Whether running, catching, throwing, or tackling, he was at the center of what the Pirates did on Friday nights. His nomination from head coach Cole Orrick […]
Decatur Community’s Tyler Ostmeyer – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Tyler Ostmeyer – Decatur Community The Paint Anchor Decatur Community’s interior identity starts with 6-foot-5 senior center Tyler Ostmeyer. In a program looking to take the next step after a 10–11 campaign, he supplies consistent scoring and rebounding in the paint. Head coach Kyle Breth described Ostmeyer as “our best player,” “a force on both offense and […]
Meade’s Jeremaine Conley – Football Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Jeremaine Conley – Meade A Complete Receiver For Meade, explosive plays through the air often had the same result: the ball in the hands of a dynamic sophomore. Wide receiver Jeremaine “Maine” Conley gave the Buffaloes a big-play threat in the eight-man game, stretching defenses vertically and winning in traffic. Head coach Clint Kuhns laid […]
Axtell’s Colin Shaughnessy – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Colin Shaughnessy – Axtell A Breakout Star On a defending state championship roster stacked with weapons, senior wing Colin Shaughnessy found a way to stand out even while coming off the bench. A 6-foot-1 guard/forward, he led Axtell in scoring last season and now steps into a larger starring role. Head coach Jayson Tynon noted […]
Sylvan Lucas’ Zayne Maupin – Football Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Zayne Maupin – Sylvan Lucas A Difference Maker For Sylvan Lucas, physical football starts with the way No. 2 finishes runs and tackles. Running back and starting linebacker Zayne Maupin gives the Mustangs a rugged identity on both sides of the ball, setting the tone with his workload and toughness. His presence is felt between […]
Piper’s Faith McCallop – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Faith McCallop – Piper The Engine of Piper’s Offense At Piper, the keys to the offense belong to senior point guard Faith McCallop. As the Pirates transition from an excellent graduating class, her leadership and guard play give them a proven star to build around. Head coach Shane Stout called her “a true PG” who […]
Republic County’s Connor Martin – Football Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Connor Martin – Republic County The Heart and Soul of the Defense Republic County’s defense had a clear heartbeat this season, and it wore No. 22. Senior outside linebacker Connor Martin was the “everywhere” player for the Buffaloes, erasing space with his range and giving the unit its edge. Head coach Jesse Hodgson put it […]
Oberlin-Decatur’s Brylee Minnick – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Brylee Minnick – Oberlin-Decatur Versatility at Small Forward Oberlin-Decatur’s offense leans heavily on the versatility of 5-foot-10 senior wing Brylee Minnick. She brings size to the perimeter as a small forward who can play like a guard or punish smaller defenders in the post. Head coach Brandon Gehring described Minnick as “very versatile,” “long and […]
Greeley County’s Braxon Mangan – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Braxon Mangan – Greeley County A Sharpshooter on the Rise Greeley County’s young roster is anchored by the shot-making of junior guard Braxon Mangan. On a team without seniors, his scoring and poise help stabilize a group still defining roles. Head coach Josh Gooch highlighted Mangan as a “very good shooter” and “smart player,” noting […]