2020-21 Previews: LeMars, Lenox, Lewis Central, Linn-Mar
LeMars Bulldogs 11-12 last year 46.7 points scored, 47.8 points against 8 returning players LeMars took its tough schedule and caused some problems during the postseason, reaching a regional championship behind a pair of close three-point victories. The Bulldogs must…
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11-12 last year
46.7 points scored, 47.8 points against
8 returning players
LeMars took its tough schedule and caused some problems during the postseason, reaching a regional championship behind a pair of close three-point victories. The Bulldogs must replace Jaelynn Dreckman Jaelynn Dreckman 6'1" | C Le Mars | 2020 State IA , who led the team in scoring and rebounding, but distributor Shaniah Temple is back for her senior season. Temple, Kylie Dreckman Kylie Dreckman 6'0" | SF LeMars | 2021 State IA and Alivia Van Otterloo are all returning starters. Dreckman made a team-high 45 three-pointers last year.
Notable returners:
Alivia Van Otterloo – 3.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG
Kylie Dreckman
Kylie
Dreckman
6'0" | SF
LeMars | 2021
State
IA
– 7.6 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.0 APG
Shaniah Temple – 11.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.1 APG
Lenox Tigers
10-13 last year
38.1 points scored, 48.7 points against
12 returning players
Lenox finally got over the double-digit mark for wins, securing a 10-victory campaign after back-to-back seasons with nine wins. And the good news for the Tigers is that all 12 players who were on the active roster for that return led by Cassidy Nelson. Nelson made 36 three-pointers last year with McKinna Hogan adding 29 and Jynessa cox 23.
Notable returners:
Cassidy Nelson – 12.2 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 3.4 SPG, 3.0 APG
TJ Stoaks
TJ
Stoaks
5'7" | SF
Lenox | 2021
State
IA
– 12.5 PPG, 7.3 RPG
Jordan England – 6.5 PPG, 9.4 RPG
Lewis Central Titans
21-6 last year
58.1 points scored, 45.6 points against
12 returning players
It was a memorable season for Lewis Central, as the Titans reached the Class 4A state championship game. They pushed unbeaten North Scott until the end, finishing the year 21-6 overall. A dozen players with experience on that team return including starter McKenna Pettepier McKenna Pettepier 5'9" | PF Lewis Central | 2021 State IA . Lewis Central was a big-time 3-point shooting team last season, sinking over 200 triples and shooting nearly 32 percent as a team.
Notable returners:
Grace Ruzicka – 4.1 PPG, 1.7 RPG
McKenna Pettepier
McKenna
Pettepier
5'9" | PF
Lewis Central | 2021
State
IA
– 9.5 PPG, 3.4 RPG
Linn-Mar Lions
8-14 last year
45.5 points scored, 48.3 points against
10 returning players
Key contributors Alexis Beier Alexis Beier 5'8" | SG Linn-Mar | 2022 State IA , Keegan Krejca Keegan Krejca 5'9" | PF Linn-Mar | 2021 State IA and Kaitlyn Brunson are all back for Linn-Mar, which won eight games a year ago. Beier and Brunson were a pair of threats from all areas of the court, making over 70 three-pointers. Beier shot 39 percent from deep and also had 34 assists. Brunson chipped in 52 rebounds, 52 assists and 40 steals.
Notable returners:
Alexis Beier
Alexis
Beier
5'8" | SG
Linn-Mar | 2022
State
IA
– 11.1 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.5 APG
Hallie Peak – 5.5 PPG, 4.3 RPG
Kaitlyn Brunson – 8.1 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 2.4 APG
Keegan Krejca
Keegan
Krejca
5'9" | PF
Linn-Mar | 2021
State
IA
– 6.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG