Congrats to the nine players from our area schools named to the All Conference squads. We asked their coaches to share a few words about their players. Bryce Decker Newaygo Senior Coach Long: Bryce was one of the area leaders in points, rebounds, and blocks and gave us a big presence in the back of our defense and hit big shots when we needed them. Kevin Strait White Cloud Junior Coach Jones: Kevin led the team in ppg with 13.5. He's one one those young men you love to Coach, self-motivated and very Coachable. One of the best guards in the area if not the best. Josiah Long Newaygo Junior Coach Long: Josiah Long created a tough matchup for teams with his ability to go inside and outside which filled up the stat sheets in many areas and was a good team defender as well as one on one defender. Zak Barnhart Grant Senior Coach Schuitema: Zak is a relentless competitor who stepped up to play the point guard role this season. He was a leader on both ends of the floor, ranking 2nd highest in our statistical formula. He's the type of player who can impact the game in so many ways. He's been fun to coach and will be missed. Caris Nelson Newaygo Junior Coach Long: Caris ran our offense and his ball handling and court vision opened up shots not only for himself but for his teammates as well as he led us in assists. Lucas Swanson Grant Junior Coach Schuitema: Lucas led the team in our statistical formula and showed his skill as a shooting guard this season. He has a sneaky awareness on defense and helped the team in a variety of ways. He also showed high character coming off the bench for rotational purposes. He will have a chance to shine next year as a 3rd year varsity player. Grant Harkness Newaygo Senior Coach Long: Grant created a consistency on the floor which balances out the game, whether it is his play or his leadership, we always knew we would get a good defender, rebounder, and leader every game. Noah Robinson White Cloud Junior Coach Jones: Noah averaged 10 ppg and 7 rebounds. Best defender on our team and another self motivated player and offensive threat from anywhere on the floor. Chase Geers Grant Senior Coach Schuitema: Chase Is a delight to coach. He works hard, guards the opponents best player and plays with a high IQ, ranking 3rd highest in our statistical formula. Chae is the consummate team player, a real joy to coach and will be missed. 1st Team All-Conference # Name Grade School 2 Dawson Dunn 12 Big Rapids 4 Mason Dunn 12 Big Rapids 4 Zak Barnhart 12 Grant 4 Zade Garret 12 Morley Stanwood 5 Jaret Jaramillo 12 Kent City 5 Caris Nelson 11 Newaygo 13 Josiah Long 11 Newaygo 14 Seth Vanderwest 12 Kent City 15 Jack Ruggles 12 Big Rapids 20 Karlito McKinney 12 Big Rapids 20 Kevin Strait 11 White Cloud 24 Gage Saathoff 11 Chippewa Hills 24 Lucas Swanson 11 Grant 24 Xavier Allen 12 Reed City 25 Bryce Decker 12 Newaygo 33 Ty Merlington 12 Tri-County Honorable Mention All-Conference # Name Grade School 3 Brett Flintoff 12 Tri-County 11 Drake Syrjala 12 Lakeview 21 Chase Geers 12 Grant 21 Ty Kailing 12 Reed City 23 Blake Guilford 12 Central Montcalm 23 Tyler Jones 12 Chippewa Hills 23 Will Harrison 12 Kent City 23 Grant Harkness 12 Newaygo 23 Noah Robinson 11 White Cloud 33 Owen Gammons 12 Big Rapids
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