North Linn’s Austin Hilmer and his father and head coach, Mike, helped the Lynx to a state championship. Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Kenzie Reed led his team to the Class 4A semifinals. They headline the 2021-22 Gazette all-area boys’ basketball team.
The Iowa Print Sports Writers Association has announced its 2022 all-state boys’ basketball teams, with North Linn’s Austin Hilmer joining Monticello’s Tate Petersen, Springville’s Rhenden Wagaman, English Valleys’ Kaden Hall, Marion’s Brayson Laube and Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Kenzie Hall on first teams.
Dyersville Beckman’s Padraig Gallagher and Williamsburg’s Derek Weisskopf have been named players of the year in boys’ basketball in their respective divisions of the Wamac Conference.
Lisbon heavyweight Wyatt Smith wrestled behind a state medalist his first two years. The junior stepped into the lineup this season and won his state debut Thursday.
Class 1A second-ranked Lions are regulars at the State Duals tournament. They defeated New London in the regional dual final to make it eight straight appearances and the program’s 16th overall.
Marion blasted Dyersville Beckman in boys’ basketball, 59-40, to get revenge from a loss three weeks ago.
Solon senior Gage Marty has reached the state awards stand the last two seasons. His goal is to end his career atop the podium. Marty defeated Dyersville Beckman state qualifier Jason Koopman Thursday night, but the Blazers won the dual.
Dyersville Beckman’s Owen Huehnergarth has thrived in baseball, football and wrestling. The fourth-ranked senior is determined to improve last season’s fifth-place state finish. He won the 195-pound title and helped Beckman win the team crown at North Linn.
The Gazette’s 2021 all-area football team: Independence’s Marcus Beatty and Waukon’s Lincoln Snitker are the offensive and defensive players of the year.
Introducing the 2021 Gazette all-area volleyball team, headlined by West Liberty’s Macy Daufeldt.
Here are 16 Gazette area players to watch for the 2021-22 Iowa high school boys’ basketball season.
Scores, stats and more from Friday’s Iowa high school state football semifinals.
No. 1 Van Meter ended Dyersville Beckman’s run in the Class 1A state football semifinals.
Photos from Van Meter’s 28-7 win over Dyersville Beckman in the Class 1A Iowa high school state football semifinals.
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