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The Crane Mustangs and South Wasco County Redsides met March 5 in the Baker gymnasium for the finals of the 1A State Basketball tournament with the Mustangs taking a 62-53 victory.
Now, months later, these same two teams dominate the 1A State Boys All-State selections.
The Redsides and Mustangs each placed three players on the list, including South Wasco County senior Oscar Thomas named Player of the Year.
Crane Coach Eric Nichols received Coach of the Year honors after bringing the Mustangs their first ever state title in boys’ basketball.
In addition to Thomas, South Wasco County found senior Brock LaFaver named to the third team and senior Ian Yongers on the honorable mention listing.
Crane freshman Cody Siegner received first team honors and senior Mitch Clark found his name on the second team. Senior Ty Taylor was placed on the honorable mention listing.
In addition to Crane and South Wasco County, numerous other eastern Oregon individuals were recognized for their accomplishments.
Powder Valley senior Reece Dixon departs high school play with a first team selection. Likewise, Condon senior Eduardo Barrera departs with a second team selection. Powder Valley senior Kaden Krieger picked up a third team selection and Nixyaawii junior Barron Moses also was named to the third team.
The listing for honorable mention included junior Aaron Barkley (Nixyaawii), junior Carson Eynetich (Ione/Arlington), and junior Carter Bayes (Adrian).
1A Player of the Year: Oscar Thomas (South Wasco County)
1A Coach of the Year: Eric Nichols (Crane)
First Team
Oscar Thomas (South Wasco County)
Scooty Gilbert (Trinity Lutheran)
Landon Know (Crosshill Christian)
Cody Siegner (Crane)
Reece Dixon (Powder Valley)
Second Team
Ray Gerrard (North Douglas)
Mario Gianotti (Riddle)
Matthew Weissenbrunner (Country Christian)
Mitch Clark (Crane)
Eduardo Barrera (Condon)
Third Team
Brock LaFaver (South Wasco County)
Kaden Krieger (Powder Valley)
Barron Moses (Nixyaawii)
Garrett Hibbs (Alsea)
Keegan Mast (North Douglas)
Honorable Mention
Kaej Haynes (Perrydale)
Cash Boe (Elkton)
Aaron Barkley (Nixyaawii)
Carter Bayes (Adrian)
Ian Yongers (South Wasco County)
Carson Eynetich (Ione/Arlington)
David Zumudio (Rouge Valley Adventist Academy)
Julius Pokorny (Crosshill)
Luke Nelson (NCC
Hayden Worman (Siletz)
Ty Taylor (Crane)
David Rowe (Mohawk)
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