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Dayton Bulldog Denver Hutchens (standing, fourth from left), was named to the SE1B Wheat Division All-League Team and certificates awarded during the District Tournament here last week. "It's a well-deserved honor for him and showed that his hard work paid off," commented Hutchens's coach Clayton Strong. "The whole team is extremely proud of him and he has a bright future ahead of him." Front row, from left: Trace Roberts, Pomeroy; Lane Collier, Gar-Pal; Jett Slusser, Pomeroy; Logan Grown, Oakesdale; Will Lanius, Oakesdale; Matthew Reisenauer, Colton. Standing, from left: Player of the Year Isaac Bone, Tekoa-Rosalia; Oliver Severs, Pomeroy; Ryker Reed, Oakesdale; Denver Hutchens, Dayton; Landon Orr, Gar-Pal; Matthew DeFord, St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse; and Coach of the Year, Carl Crider, Oakesdale.
Dayton's Peyton Benavides received Honorable Mention. Benavides is "a well-rounded player who can be tough in the post but also a quick shot on the three. She is a talented, hardworking player," Coach Jorie Aukerman said.