NICL Boys Basketball All-Conference Teams Announced

Local standouts recognized for standout seasons

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

The North Iowa Cedar League (NICL) has released its all-conference boys basketball teams for the 2025-2026 season. Several local players from Aplington-Parkersburg, Grundy Center, AGWSR, Dike-New Hartford, and South Hardin were honored, including first-team selections Benny Waller, Tyler Wedeking, Brayden Davie, and Judd Jirovsky.

Why it matters

The NICL all-conference teams highlight the top high school basketball talent in the region, recognizing the hard work and standout performances of players throughout the season. These selections can help raise the profiles of promising young athletes and provide motivation for future seasons.

The details

The first-team selections included Benny Waller and Tyler Wedeking from Aplington-Parkersburg, as well as Brayden Davie and Judd Jirovsky from Grundy Center. The second-team honorees featured players from AGWSR, Aplington-Parkersburg, Dike-New Hartford, Grundy Center, and South Hardin. Jirovsky of Grundy Center was named the NICL Player of the Year, while his coach Owen Thomas received Coach of the Year recognition.

  • The NICL all-conference boys basketball teams were announced on March 5, 2026.

The players

Benny Waller

A first-team all-conference selection from Aplington-Parkersburg High School.

Tyler Wedeking

A first-team all-conference selection from Aplington-Parkersburg High School.

Brayden Davie

A first-team all-conference selection from Grundy Center High School.

Judd Jirovsky

The NICL Player of the Year from Grundy Center High School.

Owen Thomas

The NICL Coach of the Year from Grundy Center High School.

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The takeaway

The NICL all-conference selections showcase the exceptional basketball skills and dedication of student-athletes in the region, providing well-deserved recognition and motivation for the future.