2020 All-Alpena News Boys Basketball Team
2020 Player of the Year
Owen Franklin, Oscoda
∫ AP Division 3 all-state first team
∫ Detroit Free Press and Detroit News Division 3 honorable mention
∫ Finished second in the area in scoring at 22.4 points per game
∫ Averaged 8.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.4 steals per game
∫ An all-around talent who passed the 1,000 career point mark during the season, while helping the Owls win a division title and reach a district final
∫ Repeat all-Alpena News first team selection
Jager Mix
Onaway
∫ All-Ski Valley Conference first team
∫ Averaged 16.9 points for the season and led the area in rebounds (14.5) and blocks (2.1) per game
∫ Had a breakout year and was consistent scorer and defensive presence on a team that played better than its record.
∫ Averaged 21 points during the postseason and helped Onaway reach a district final
Brayden Mallak
Oscoda
∫ AP Divison 3 honorable mention
∫ Detroit News Division 3 honorable mention
∫ All North Star League-Big Dipper first team
∫ Averaged 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, an area-best 6 assists and 1.8 steals per game
∫ A key component in Oscoda’s success at point guard, helping the Owls’ to a 21-win season
∫ All-Alpena News second team selection in 2019
Drew Hess
Mio
∫ AP Division 3 honorable mention
∫ Detroit Free Press and Detroit News Division 4 honorable mention
∫ All North Star League-Big Dipper first team
∫ Averaged 22.9 points and four rebounds per game
∫ Topped 1,000 career points during the season
∫ A consistent scorer on a 16-win team that reached a district final
∫ Repeat all-Alpena News first team selection
Nick Freel
Rogers City
∫ All North Star League-Big Dipper first team
∫ Averaged 18.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game
∫ Helped the Hurons reach a district final and provided leadership and scoring for a team that won 13 games and was competitive all season
Coach of the Year–Chris Keller
On the heels of a district championship and a 15-8 record during the 2018-19 season, Chris Keller predicted his Posen Vikings would be even better the next year.
As it turns out, he was absolutely right.
With a competitive, experienced group of players, Keller’s team was hard-working, defensively stout and one of the deepest teams in the area on offense. Posen rattled off 17 wins–including a win at home against a ranked Hale squad–earned a share of a division title and put itself in position to go for another district championship.
The bar continues to be raised in Posen and with Keller at the helm, the Vikings have a bright future ahead.
Second Team
∫ Lucas Stone, Posen
∫ Kelley Stark, Alpena
∫ Kevin Pearson, Onaway
∫ Eyan Hincka, Posen
∫ Isaac Morrison, Hillman
Honorable Mention
Jack Schmanski, Alpena; Aaron Cuzzort, Atlanta; Zach Roux, Atlanta; Gabe Kellstrom, Oscoda; Gavin Lueck, Oscoda; Cameron Paull, Posen; Dominic Howe, Alcona; Aidan Wrobel, Alcona; Spencer Nash, Onaway; J.D. Ellenberger, Rogers City; Nash Steinke, Hillman; Jordan Schultz, Alpena.