IllinoisHighSchoolSports.com 2007 Class A All-State Team

2007 IHSS CLASS A
ALL-STATE TEAMS
As voted by a statewide panel of sportswriters, broadcasters, coaches, officials, scouts, and informed fans.

* = unanimous, ** = unanimous & IHSS Player of the Year

Mike Tisdale* (7-0 Sr. C), Riverton: A legit 7-footer who is long and athletic; dominated games in Central Illinois by averaging 28.6 points, 13.9 rebounds, 5.6 blocks; 62.3 percent on FGs, 79.5 percent on FTs; has come back after missing seven games with a fractured finger; signed with Illinois. Tisdale has seven triple-doubles in 20 games this season. Currently has 1591 points, 735 rebounds, and 384 blocks in his career. Tisdale is 69-7 (90% winning percentage) when he is in the Riverton lineup. The Hawks have compiled a 24-3 record thus far and have won a regional championship for three consecutive seasons. Tisdale is as skilled a seven-footer as the state has seen in Class A in a long time.

Eric Hobbie (6-7 Sr. F), Vandalia: Hobbie is an extremely athletic and explosive player who averages 23.1 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5 blocks, 4 steals; 58.4 percent on FGs, 41.9 percent on 3s, 75.8 percent on FTs; more than 2,000 career points and 1,000 rebounds; interest from SIU-Carbondale and McKendree College; has over 50 dunks on the season; won the King of the Hill Slam Dunk title last year at Carver Arena. The Vandals are currently 25-4 and have won three regional championships in the last four years with Hobbie in the lineup.

Robert Kreps* (6-0 Sr. G), Maroa-Forsyth: "Robo", as his fans like to call him, averages 25.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.7 steals; 49.4 percent on FGs, 44 percent on 3s and 81.6 percent on FTs; the school's career scoring leader; signed early with Illinois-Chicago; scored 37 pts and was named the IHSS Player of the Game in the Trojan's win over state-ranked Seneca at the highly-touted Riverton Shootout. Kreps led the Trojans to a 3rd place finish in Class A last year as a junior and has increased his production during his senior farewell season. One of the state's purest shooters (regardless of Class) who can create and knock down his shot from any range. The Trojans have compiled a 27-1 record and are rated #3 in the state in our IHSS Top 16 Final Poll.

Carlton Fay* (6-8 Sr. F/C), Putnam County: A dominating Class A player who averages 24.1 points, 12.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.6 blocks; 62.1 percent on FGs, 70 percent on FTs; over 2,000 career points and 1,000 rebounds; signed with Southern Illinois-Carbondale. Fay is highly-regarded for his ability to take over a game and will his team to a win. Exploded onto the national scene after impressive performances against some of the best players in the nation at premier AAU summer events. At 6'8" and a reported solid 240lbs, Fay is physical speciman who can battle inside or outside with efficiency. In the last three years, Putnam County is 77-16 (79% winning percentage) with Fay in the lineup and have won regional championships for 3 consecutive seasons.

Lucas O'Rear** (6-6 Sr. F/C), Nashville: One of the most dominating Class A players in recent history averages 18.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 4 blocks; 74.5 percent on FGs; has over 2,000 career points and 1,000 rebounds; signed with Northern Iowa, but could be drafted by a major league baseball team. Nashville is curently 30-0 and rated #1 in the IHSS Top 16 Final Poll.

Jason Runde (6-2 Sr. G), Teutopolis: Averages 18 points, 5 rebounds; 55 percent on FGs, 38 3s; will play baseball for Ron Riggle at Lincoln Land Community College. Ultra-strong for the guard position, Runde has an exceptional perimeter shot and can also finish strong among bigger players in the paint. Best player on a 27-2 Wooden Shoes team who want to send retiring legendary coach, Ken Crawford, out in style with a state championship. T-Town is currently ranked 5th in IHSS' Top 16 Final Poll.

Brandon Dunson (6-3 Sr. G), Bloomington Central Catholic: Averages 13.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists; incredibly athletic player with a 44-inch vertical leap; team’s best defender; signed with D-1 Tennessee-Chattanooga. Best player on a 25-3 Saints team who is complemented by sharp-shooting super-soph Tom Norton.

Travis Rosenkranz (5-10 Sr. G), Macon Meridian: Averages 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 4.7 steals; 57 percent on FGs, 42 percent on 3s, 84 percent on FTs; over 1,800 career points; top six in state history in career steals and assists, according to IHSA; An intelligent player who is ultra-quick and can create mis-matches off the dribble; streaky shooter who can go off for 30+ points on any given night; garnering D-1 interest. Aspires to enroll in college pre-med and become a doctor.

Griffan Callahan (6-4 Sr. F), Seneca: Averages 16.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.5 steals, 3 assists; 52 percent on FGs, 85 percent on FTs, 34 percent on 3s; drawing looks from Montana State, Niagra, and South Dakota State. The Fighting Irish ran off 65 straight wins over the last three seasons before being defeated by Herscher at the I-8 conference tournament this season. Currently Seneca is 27-2 after finishing 35-0 as undefeated Class A state champions a year ago.

Josh Watznauer (6-7 Sr. F/C), Farmington: Josh averages a double-double on a 26-1 team which is currently ranked 5th in our IHSS Top 16 Final Poll; Averages 14 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists; 1.9 blocks; 55 percent on FGs; has D-1 interest. Watznauer makes up half of the talented duo in the post for the Farmers, along with 6'4" all-state forward/center Matt Goedeke.

IHSS All-State 3rd team:

Cornelius Chatt (6-2 Jr. G), Madison: Averages 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists; 65 percent on FGs, 70 percent on 3s (70 made), 69 percent on FTs, receiving D-1 looks. Complemented well by senior guard, Marcus Lewis.

Kyle Cassity (6-5 Jr. G), Pinckneyville: Averages 11.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists; long and athletic; team’s top defender.

Zack Boyd (6-2 Jr. F), Warrensburg-Latham: Averages 23.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals; 56.7 percent on FGs, 40.2 percent on 3s and 83.9 percent on FTs; scored 31 points and was the IHSS Player of the Game in Warrensburg-Latham's win over Plains at highly-touted Riverton Shootout.

Heath Hoffman (6-3 Jr. G), Winnebago: Averages 22 points, 8.9 rebounds; 40 percent on 3s; drawing D-1 interest.

Cordarell Smith (6-1 Sr. G), Chicago North Lawndale: Averages 18 points, team scoring leader, garnering D-1 interest.

IHSS All-State honorable mention: (received at least 3 votes)

Andy Wolff (6-1 Sr. G), Edwardsville Metro-East Lutheran: Averages 19.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 5.59 assists, 3.2 steals; school’s all-time assists leader.

Seth Evans (6-1 So. G), Seneca: Averages 17.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 steals, 4.5 assists; 54 percent on FGs, 42 percent on 3s, 80 percent on FTs; being recruited by Xavier, South Dakota State, Indiana State, Purdue, more.

Josh Babb (6-4 Sr. F/G), Mount Sterling Brown County: Averages 19.9 points, 7.6 rebounds; 2.3 steals; 3.6 assists; 48.8 percent on FGs; school’s all-time scoring leader; all-state QB in football.

Jordan Prosser (6-8 So. C), Eureka: Averages double-double; 14 points, 10.1 rebounds; 2.0 blocks; 50 percent on FGs; missed several games due to injury; has an offer from Bradley and is receiving D-1 interest from Xavier, Illinois, Kentucky, and others.

Travis Bond (6-4 Jr. F), Byron: Averages 16 points, 8 rebounds for the state leader in scoring defense.

Cliff Fleming (6-0 Jr. G), St. Anne: Averages 18.1 points, 3.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 4.0 steals; team's floor leader and top defender.

Keane Thomann (6-11 Jr. C), Olney East Richland: Averages a double-double; 21 points, 10 rebounds 5.5 blocks; receiving D-1 interest.

Ben Gillen (5-11, Jr. G), Monmouth-Roseville: Averages 19.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 steals, 2.3 assists; 45 percent on 3s, 73 percent on FTs

Jake Martin (6-1 Sr. G), Minonk Fieldcrest: Averages 12.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.4 steals; 49.8 percent on FGs; team’s top defender and floor leader

Brett Thomspon (6-11 Jr. C), Vienna: Averages a double-double; 18 points, 12 rebounds, 4 blocks; has recruiting interest from more than a dozen D-1 schools.

Isaiah Simelton (6-5 Jr. F), West Frankfort: Averages 19.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 4 assists.

Nick Michael (6-4 Sr. G/F), St. Joseph-Ogden: Averages 15.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists; 43.7 percent on FGS, 41.8 percent on 3s, 77.3 percent on FTs.

Isiah Evans (6-5 Sr. F/C), Chicago North Lawndale: Averages 16 points, 12 rebounds; drawing D-1 interest.

Chris Bonhoff (5-8 Sr. G), Effingham St. Anthony: Averages 15 points, 83-200 3's -41.5%, 67-134 2's - 50%, 60-73 82.2% FT, 83 rebounds 2.8rpg, 85 assists - 43 turnovers. Assist to turnover ratio is over 2-1 and he is 3rd in rebounding on the team. Team's leading scorer on a 24-6 regional winner with an impressive comeback win over state-ranked Teutopolis on their home court. Bonhoff is also the team leader in assists and steals.

Matt Goedeke (6-4 Sr. F), Farmington: Averages 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals; 53 percent on FGs, 62 percent on FTs; team scoring leader.

Matt Buren (6-7 Jr. C), Macomb: Averages 17.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1.6 assists; 64 percent on FGs, 63 percent on FTs. Macomb Holiday Tourney MVP two years in a row.

Tanner Carlson (5-11 Jr. G), Annawan: Averages 23.1 points; 5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.5 steals; 54 percent on FGs; school’s all-time scoring leader with more than 1,400 points; Eastern and Illinois State are showing interest.

Jim Kuban (5-10 Sr. G), Tremont: Averages 15.1 points, 4.6 assists, 1.7 steals, 4.0 rebounds; 51.3 on FGs, 42.5 percent on 3s, 64 percent on FTs.

Jordan Kindred (5-9 Jr. G), Chrisman: Averages 16.5 points, 4.4 assists, 2 steals; 80.6 percent on FTs; made 52 3s.

Sean Rakers (6-6 Jr. F), Trenton Wesclin: Averages 17.6 points and 7.2 rebounds; third-year starter; poured in 31 points in win over Vandalia.

Chris Williams (6-5 Sr. F), Lebanon: Averages 15.7 points, 11.9 rebounds (323 rbs this year), 2.5 assists, 2.6 steals, 1.5 blocks, 59 percent FGs, 59 percent FTs

Jereme Richmond (6-7 Fr. C), Winnetka North Shore Country Day: Averages 31.7 points, 14.1 rebounds, 5.6 blocks; 47 percent on FGs, 83 percent on FTs; 14 years old for a 12-10 team; committed to Illinois.

Ryan Koncel (6-2 Sr. G), Monticello: Averages 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists; 50.2 percent on FGs, 70.8 percent on FTs; one of four double-digit scoring threats on the team.

Trey McCorkle (6-10 Jr. C), Bismarck-Henning: Averages a double-double; 17 points, 10 rebounds, 3.8 blocks; 71.4 percent on FGs; receiving interest from Valparaiso, EIU, Indiana State, Illinois-Chicago, WIU, others.

Deonte Carlisle (6-4 Sr. F), Lovejoy/Venice Lincoln: Averages a double-double; 18.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1.5 steals; 62 percent on FGs, 67 percent on FTs.

Robert Petty (6-7 Sr F), Red Hill: Averages a double-double; 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks; unsigned

IHSS All-State Special Mention: (received at least 2 votes)

Madison Medley (6-4 Sr. G/F), Harrisburg: Averages a double-double; 16 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.5 blocks; athletic second-year starter; also a standout in football (receiver) and track (high jump).

Alex Tanney (6-2 Sr. G), Lexington: Averages 23 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.1 steals; shoots 82 percent on FTs; broke school’s 42-year old career scoring record; going to Monmouth College for football (QB) and basketball.

Trevor Drake (6-0 Jr. G), Monticello: Averages 14.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists; 55.6 percent on FGs, 46.8 percent on 3s, 85.7 percent on FTs; missed first 11 games.

Ian Conkling (6-2 Sr. G/F), Cullom Tri-Point: Averages 22.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists; 51 percent on FGs, 53 percent on 3s.

Rob Winnicki (6-6 Sr. F), Herscher: Averages 16.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2 blocks.

Bryce Thomsen (6-3 Sr. C), Orion: Averages 10 points, 5 rebounds; missed first half of the season with an injury; school’s first 1000 point scorer.

Curtis Sargent (6-2 Sr. C), Rushville-Industry: Averages 21.7 points, 9.2 rebounds.

Nick Sloman (6-1 Jr. G), Girard: Averages 24 pts, 6 rebounds, shot 195 FT's and 43 -3's on the year, 70 percent on FTs

Rich Borries (6-5 Sr. C), Teutopolis: Averages 11.4 points and 8 rebounds: team's top post defender; going to Lincoln Land Community College to play basketball.

Davon Smith (5-11 Jr. G), Chicago Dyett: Averages 15.5 pts, 8 asst, 6 steals per game.

Fletcher Morgan (6-0 Sr. G), Havana: Averages 21.5 points, 3.0 assists, 2.8 steals; 45 percent on FGs, 36 percent on 3s (75 made), 77 percent on FTs (175-228)

Nick Minor (6-3 Sr. G/F), Christopher: Averages 19.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists; all-around athlete.

Josh Ralls (6-7 Sr. C), Waltonville: Averages a double-double; 15 points, 11 rebounds; part of 20-win teams in three consecutive seasons.

Eric Jokisch (6-3 Sr. G), Virginia/AC Central: Averages 19.6 points, 7 rebounds, 2.8 steals, 47% FG%, 75% FT%, all-around athlete; headed to Northwestern on D-1 baseball scholarship.

Sedric Ferguson (5-11 So. G), Chicago Lindblom: Averages a double-double; 19.5 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 4.2 steals per game, 74% FT (166 attempts), 29 3s on the year

Andrew Schweitz (6-4 Sr. F), Forreston: Averages 13.1 points.

Justin Lewis (6-7 Sr. F), Mount Carmel: Averages 16 points and 8 rebounds

Kyle McGivney (6-1 Sr. C), Warren: Averages a double-double; 23.1 points, 11 rebounds, 2.9 assists; has over 1,000 career points.

Chris Starnes (6-1 Sr. G), Liberty: Averages 18 points, 8 assists; team leader in points, assists, steals, 3s and FT shooting.

Marland Johnson (6-5 Jr. F), Mounds Meridian: Averages 16.3 points, 7.2 rebounds; third-year starter has a 42-inch vertical and more than 40 career dunks.

David Golike (6-0 Jr. G) Bunker Hill: Averages 19.1 points per game

Adam Tillis (6-2 Sr. G), Pearl City: Averages 20 points.

Chris Anderson (6-4 Jr G/F), Savannah West Carroll: no stats available

Jordan Cessna (6-2 Jr G/F), Fairfield: Averages 16 points.

Andy Leppard (6-1 Sr G), Cissna Park/Cresecent-Iroquois (CPCI): Averages 14 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 steals, 3.9 assists, 54.2 percent on FGs

Derek Tepovich (6-5 Sr. F), Waltonville: Averages 14 points, 5 rebounds. Like Ralls, apart of three consecutive 20 wins seasons for Mike Denault.

Anthony Rivera (6-3 Sr G/F), Illini Central (Mason City): Averages 16.2 pts/gm, shooting 45.8% from the field. He averaged 4.7 reb/gm, both of those led the team. He shot 77.6% from the FT line, had 32 steals, 31 assists and 21 blocked shots. Anthony was a unanamous 1st team all-conference selection in both the Tomahawk and Sangamo conferences in both his Jr and Sr year. He was chosen to the all-tournament teams at both Athens and A-C Central. He ended up with 1187 pts in his career ranking him 3rd all-time in school history behind Brad Bergman(2) and Evan Arnold(1) and right ahead of Dave McGinnis. Illini Central finished 17-12 this year.

2007 IHSS Coach of the Year
Darin Lee: Nashville
Coach Lee has done a tremendous job during his tenure as the head coach at Nashville. The improvement he has made with his team from last year to this year is remarkable. Lee returned many of the same players from last year’s team and there has been marked improvement to help this team be undefeated this late in the season. The Hornets are currently 30-0 and are ranked #1 in the IHSS Top 16 Final Poll. Nashville won the Lebanon Thanksgiving Tournament, Breese Mater Dei Holiday Tournament, and Nashville Invitational Tournament. They also have wins over state-ranked Pinckneyville, North Lawndale, Teutopolis as well as Vienna. This has been an outstanding season no matter what Nashville accomplishes the rest of the season.