2020-21 Previews: LeMars, Lenox, Lewis Central, Linn-Mar

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>LeMars Bulldogs</strong> 11-12 last year 46.7 points scored, 47.8 points against 8 returning players</p> 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 [player_tooltip player_id="134387" first="Jaelynn" last="Dreckman"], who led the team in scoring and rebounding, but distributor Shaniah Temple is back for her senior season. Temple, [player_tooltip player_id="165030" first="Kylie" last="Dreckman"] and Alivia Van Otterloo are all returning starters. Dreckman made a team-high 45 three-pointers last year. <p style="text-align: left;">Notable returners:</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Alivia Van Otterloo - 3.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG [player_tooltip player_id="165030" first="Kylie" last="Dreckman"] - 7.6 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.0 APG Shaniah Temple - 11.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.1 APG</p> &nbsp; <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Lenox Tigers</strong> 10-13 last year 38.1 points scored, 48.7 points against 12 returning players</p> 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. <p style="text-align: left;">Notable returners:</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Cassidy Nelson - 12.2 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 3.4 SPG, 3.0 APG [player_tooltip player_id="165013" first="TJ" last="Stoaks"] - 12.5 PPG, 7.3 RPG Jordan England - 6.5 PPG, 9.4 RPG</p> &nbsp; <hr /> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Lewis Central Titans</strong> 21-6 last year 58.1 points scored, 45.6 points against 12 returning players</p> 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 [player_tooltip player_id="131224" first="McKenna" last="Pettepier"]. Lewis Central was a big-time 3-point shooting team last season, sinking over 200 triples and shooting nearly 32 percent as a team. <p style="text-align: left;">Notable returners:</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Grace Ruzicka - 4.1 PPG, 1.7 RPG [player_tooltip player_id="131224" first="McKenna" last="Pettepier"] - 9.5 PPG, 3.4 RPG</p> &nbsp; <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Linn-Mar Lions</strong> 8-14 last year 45.5 points scored, 48.3 points against 10 returning players</p> Key contributors [player_tooltip player_id="129011" first="Alexis" last="Beier"], [player_tooltip player_id="164969" first="Keegan" last="Krejca"] 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. <p style="text-align: left;">Notable returners:</p> <p style="text-align: left;">[player_tooltip player_id="129011" first="Alexis" last="Beier"] - 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 [player_tooltip player_id="164969" first="Keegan" last="Krejca"] - 6.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG</p> &nbsp; <hr /> <p style="text-align: left;"></p>