Postseason Report: WDA All Conference
First Team Lakyn Darras, Mandan Perhaps the most valuable player in the league, Darras helped the Braves get back to the state tournament and win a game after graduating a massive senior class the year prior. The senior forward averaged…
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Lakyn Darras, Mandan
Perhaps the most valuable player in the league, Darras helped the Braves get back to the state tournament and win a game after graduating a massive senior class the year prior. The senior forward averaged 17.1 points and 9.6 rebounds plus 3.2 assists. She shot better than 42 percent from the field and led the team in steals as well.
Alexis Dressler, Bismarck Legacy
Dressler was one of the best and most consistent players in the WDA as a senior, averaging 12.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. She was efficient from the field and the 3-point line and was excellent on the defensive end of the floor.
Logan Nissley, Bismarck Century
Perhaps the best freshman in the state, Nissley helped the Patriots stay among the state’s elite despite losing Lauren Ware for the entire season. The freshmen forward averaged 12.6 points and 6.9 rebounds while leading the team in blocks. She shot 38 percent from the 3-point line and 47 percent from the field. She’s an elite prospect.
Julia Fitterer, Bismarck Century
Fitterer was a breakout star in the WDA, averaging 13.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while knocking down 42 percent of her 3-point attempts. She’s one of the best shooters in the league and should be among the top prospects in the state next year.
Grace Hegerle, Jamestown
Jamestown underachieved relative to its talent last year but Hegerle was one of the best players in the league. The junior guard averaged 17.1 points and 4.9 rebounds while converting on 50 percent of her field goal attempts.
Second Team
Allie Nelson, Minot
Minot was one of the surprise teams in Class A and Nelson was the catalyst in the effort. The senior wing averaged 16.7 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 47 percent from the field. She’s one of the best scorers in the league and was remarkably consistent despite being at the top of every team’s priority list.
Sydney Gustavsson, Mandan
Gustavsson emerged as a rock-solid No. 2 option for the Braves, averaging 13.7 points and 5.2 rebounds. She shot 36 percent from the 3-point line and 42 percent from the field while serving as one of the team’s top playmakers and shot-creators.
Ashton Kinnebrew, Bismarck Century
One of the most well-rounded players in the WDA, Kinnebrew averaged 11.7 points and 4.0 rebounds. She was efficient from the field and the 3-point line while also contributing as a playmaker and high-end defender.
Elle Hill, Bismarck
Hill didn’t put up gaudy numbers, averaging 6.9 points and 6.3 rebounds, but she is one of the best defenders in the league. She led the team in assists and steals.
Jilee Golus, Bismarck
Golus led the Demons in scoring as a junior, averaging 14.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. She shot the ball well from the 3-point line and got to the free throw line at a solid rate.
Third Team
Arianna Berryhill, Bismarck Legacy
At her best, Berryhill showed she can be one of the best players in the league. Consistency was elusive, but the junior guard ended up averaging 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
Kameron Selvig, Jamestown
Selvig was a consistent two-way player for the Bluejays, averaging 13.9 points and 4.8 rebounds. Her efficiency dipped as the season went on, but she was steady in a lot of areas.
Maria Mann, Bismarck St. Mary’s
Mann led the WDA in rebounding, averaging 10.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. She was one of the most consistent interior players in the league and anchored one of the best defensive teams in the state.
Ella Falk, Jamestown
One of the best freshmen in the state, Falk stuffed the stat sheet on a nightly basis for the Bluejays, averaging 10 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. She’ll take on a bigger role next year and could be a darkhorse Player-of-the-Year breakout candidate.
Jaiden Baker, Bismarck Legacy
Baker stepped up her play late in the year and looks ready to take on an even bigger role next year, keeping the Sabers in the contending mix. As a junior, she averaged 11 points and 6.5 rebounds while being one of the most efficient players on the team.
Honorable Mention
Payton Selle, Dickinson
Selle averaged 14.9 points and 6.8 rebounds for a Midgets team that was competitive despite a poor win-loss record.
Abigail Kopp, Bismarck St. Mary’s
Kopp propped up a difficult shooting year by getting to the free throw line more than six times per game and averaged 11.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists. She was the team’s best shot-creator and a rock-solid perimeter defender.
Ashley Holen, Watford City
Holen was a catalyst for the Wolverines, averaging 14.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Her shooting numbers weren’t great, but her ability to get to the free throw line allowed her to produce consistently.
Chloe Markovic, Bismarck Century
A rock-solid senior guard for the Patriots, Markovic averaged nine points and nearly four assists while playing terrific defense.
Hallie Schweitzer, Bismarck St. Mary’s
Paired with Mann to form one perhaps the best frontcourt in the WDA. Schweitzer averaged 10 points and 7.4 rebounds. She was efficient and consistent inside and one of the best defensive players in the league.