Several KNIA/KRLS Area Athletes Earn All-State Boys Basketball Honors

Standout players from local high schools recognized for outstanding seasons

Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:02pm

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A number of athletes from the KNIA/KRLS media coverage area have been named to the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association and Iowa Print Sportswriters Association All-State boys basketball teams across various class levels.

Why it matters

High school sports achievements, especially earning prestigious all-state honors, are a point of pride for local communities and can help raise the profile of talented student-athletes, potentially leading to college recruitment opportunities.

The details

The all-state teams recognized players from Norwalk, Indianola, Pella, Knoxville, Carlisle, Pella Christian, Pleasantville, Baxter, and Lynnville-Sully high schools. Standout underclassmen like Tillman Papcun, George Blake, Lincoln Norris, Trey Osterhaus, Braylon Bingham, and Gilbert Flagel were named to second and third teams, while seniors Jack McGuire, Austin Schulte, Eli Dee, and Sawyer Veldhuizen earned first and third team honors.

  • The all-state teams were announced on March 17, 2026.

The players

Tillman Papcun

A junior at Norwalk High School.

George Blake

A junior at Indianola High School.

Jack McGuire

A senior at Pella High School.

Austin Schulte

A senior at Pella High School.

Gilbert Flagel

A senior at Pella Christian High School.

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The takeaway

The recognition of these local student-athletes on the Iowa all-state boys basketball teams demonstrates the strength of high school basketball programs in the KNIA/KRLS coverage area and the dedication of the players who have earned these prestigious honors.