West Fork Boys Basketball Builds Consistency in 25-26' Season

Team reaches district semifinals before falling to Belmond-Klemme

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The West Fork boys basketball team had an up-and-down 25-26' season, finishing 10-14 overall after reaching the Class 1A district semifinals. Head Coach Abe Maske said the team struggled with consistency early on but improved as the season progressed, with the players working hard and taking in the coaching. Three Warhawks were named to the Top of Iowa East all-conference team, and the team is projected to return 14 players next season.

Why it matters

West Fork's boys basketball program is an important part of the community, and the team's performance and development is closely watched. The Warhawks' progress this past season, including their postseason run, highlights the program's trajectory and the work the coaches are doing to build a competitive team.

The details

The West Fork boys basketball team reached the Class 1A district semifinals before falling to Belmond-Klemme 74-52, concluding their 25-26' season with a 10-14 overall record. Head Coach Abe Maske said the team struggled with consistency early on but improved as the season went on, with the players working hard and taking in the coaching. Three Warhawks were honored as Top of Iowa East all-conference, including Ayden Bonner, Zander Hansen, and Lane Kollmann. Hansen led the team with 13 points per game and a team-best 70 assists, while Bonner averaged 12.5 points per game and Kollmann added 6.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.

  • The West Fork boys basketball team reached a Class 1A district semifinal in the 25-26' season.
  • The Warhawks concluded their 25-26' season with a 10-14 overall record.

The players

Abe Maske

Head Coach of the West Fork boys basketball team.

Ayden Bonner

A West Fork player who was named to the Top of Iowa East all-conference team, averaging 12.5 points per game.

Zander Hansen

A West Fork player who was named to the Top of Iowa East all-conference team, leading the team with 13 points per game and 70 assists.

Lane Kollmann

A West Fork player who was named to the Top of Iowa East all-conference team, averaging 6.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.

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What they’re saying

“It was kind of a roller coaster ride in a lot of ways. We were early on, inconsistent on some things. We were really trying to find our way and maybe our lack of varsity experience maybe did impact us a little bit.”

— Abe Maske, Head Coach (radioonthego.com)

“The one thing that was consistent throughout the season and coming in was that the boys work hard. They work hard every practice. They worked hard every game. They were always willing to learn. They took in the knowledge, what we were trying to show them and teach them. They continued to work hard through the season, persevere, and I thought as the season went, all three levels really grew. Consistency started to be more consistent, as the season went.”

— Abe Maske, Head Coach (radioonthego.com)

What’s next

Maske notes that improving shooting consistency will be a key focus for the team in the offseason, as they look to build on this past season's progress.

The takeaway

West Fork's boys basketball team showed resilience and growth throughout the 25-26' season, overcoming early inconsistency to reach the district semifinals. With several key players returning and a focus on improving shooting, the Warhawks appear poised to continue their upward trajectory and remain a competitive program in the region.