All-River Valley boys’ basketball list released

It was yet another brilliant year for River Valley boys basketball, as the conference saw three teams punch a ticket to the state tournament.

For Union coverage area team Mid-Prairie, it was a historic season in which the Golden Hawks posted an undefeated season heading into the state tournament, winning 24 straight games before eventual loss to North Division champion Monticello in round one of the state tournament.

It’s no surprise that six Golden Hawks find their names on the All-River Valley Conference lists.

Seniors Carter Harmsen and Jackson Pennington represent the Golden Hawks on the 10-player Elite Team, which is selected by each of the 14 coaches in the league.

Harmsen was dominant all season long for Mid-Prairie averaging 19.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.1 a game. Pennington was a facilitator for the Golden Hawks. He averaged 8.8 points, 4.0 assists and 3.2 rebounds.

Three Golden Hawks, a conference best, were named to all-division south team. Seniors Ethan Kos (10.0 ppg) and Will Cavanagh (7.8 ppg), along with junior Alex Bean (8.0 ppg) were given the distinction.

Senior Justice Jones was named to the honorable mention.

Mid-Prairie head coach Daren Lambert was named the River Valley South Division Coach of the Year.

The full River Valley All-Conference lists can be found below.

River Valley Conference Elite Team — Carter Harmsen (Mid-Prairie), senior; Jackson Pennington (Mid-Prairie), senior; Sam Wilt (Anamosa), senior; Tate Petersen (Monticello), junior; Preston Ries (Monticello), sophomore; Caden Kirkman (Wilton), junior; Zane Witt (Camanche), junior; Adam Dunlap (Camanche), senior; Colby Sieverding (Bellevue), senior; Cole McDermott (Cascade), junior. Zach Erwin (Camanche), senior.

Erwin, who was a all-conference member last year was given a special distinction after playing just two games this season due to injury.

South Division Team — Holden Arnaman (West Branch), sophomore; Aidan Walker (Wilton), junior; Nolan DeLong (Durant), junior; Landyn Putman (Wilton), sophomore); Ethan Kos (Mid-Prairie), senior; Will Cavanagh (Mid-Prairie), senior; Alex Bean (Mid-Prairie), junior; Garrett Hollenback (Durant), junior; Bob Ryan (Tipton), senior; Caleb Wulf (West Liberty), senior.

North Division Team — Trey Kuper (Monticello), senior; Peyton Schilling (Monticello), sophomore; Tucker Dickherber (Camanche), senior; Michael Delzell (Camanche), senior; Cade Hughes (Northeast Goose Lake), senior; Carter Pataska (Northeast Goose Lake), senior; Grahm Humpal (Anamosa), senior; Jackson Mueller (Bellevue), senior; Jensen Wedeking (Bellevue), junior; Cass Hoffman (Cascade), sophomore

Honorable Mention — Devin Brophy (Anamosa), junior; Cole Helm (Bellevue), senior; Garrett Schultz (Camanche), junior; Gavin Manternach (Cascade), senior; Drake Shelangoski (Durant), senior; Justice Jones (Mid-Prairie), senior; Caleb Sauser (Monticello), senior; Tyler Jackson (North Cedar), senior; Hayden Lee (Northeast Goose Lake), senior; Coltrae Kerschen (Iowa City Regina), senior; Ty Nichols (Tipton), junior; Brady Knoop (West Branch), senior; Jayce McHugh (West Liberty), sophomore; Jackson Hull (Wilton), senior.