The girls’ and boys’ basketball teams both fought very hard this year. The girls finished the season with an overall record of 19-5 while being 13-1 in the Conference and being named the North Central Conference champions. The girls had four girls who were named All Conference players, including Lauren McLaughlin leading the team with a total of 353 points, 136 rebounds, and 50 assists, earning her 1st team All Conference honors. Hayden Kuhlmann also helped lead the team with 267 points, 70 rebounds, and 99 assists and getting 2nd team All Conference. Also getting 2nd team All Conference was Hayden McLaughlin with 251 points, 163 rebounds, and 31 assists. Casey VanOtterloo was named to 3rd team All Conference and helped the team by scoring 197 points, having 92 rebounds, and 42 assists. Everyone is proud of these girls and their accomplishments throughout the season, and we can’t wait to see them play next year as the team didn’t graduate any seniors. Congratulations to the girls on everything they did this year.
The boys also had a great season, having a 14-8 overall record and a 9-5 record in the Conference, finishing 3rd in the Conference with Clear Lake in first and Humboldt in second. The boys had two All Conference players including Ben Helmers, who led the team with 456 points, 132 rebounds, and 47 assists, earning him 1st team All Conference honors. Alex Manske was named 2nd team All Conference and also helped lead the Bulldogs with 360 points, 146 rebounds, and 83 assists. Alex Manske said, “This season was a lot of fun, working for a goal with my team that is way different than last year.” Lots of people are proud of these boys and everything they accomplished this season and can’t wait to see what they bring to the court next season. All are hoping for another State appearance, just like the 2022- 2023 season. Congratulations to the boys on everything they did this year.