Mitchell Kernel seniors Dylan Soulek and Steele Morgan have been named ESD all-conference.
It is Soulek’s first all-conference selection as he has led the Kernels this season with 13 points and four assists per game.
For Morgan, it’s his second all-ESD honor after being named to the team last season as a junior. The future Dakota Weselyan Tigers is averaging 12 points and a team-high seven rebounds per game.
The Kernels won their second straight ESD conference title defeating Brandon Valley 57-49 in the regular season finale on February 25.
Mitchell will take on 6 seed Pierre in the quarterfinals of the AA state tournament in Rapid City on Thursday, March 16 at 8:45 pm CST.
Eastern South Dakota Athletic Conference Boys Basketball All-Conference Team – 2023
Barr, Spencer Senior Aberdeen Central
Morgan, Lukas Junior Brandon Valley
Determan, Ethan Senior Harrisburg
Mehrman, Jacoby Junior Harrisburg
Zavesky, Reilyn Senior Huron
Morgan, Steele Senior Mitchell
Soulek, Dylan Senior Mitchell
Edman, Jackson Senior Pierre TF Riggs
Kienholz, Lincoln Senior Pierre TF Riggs
Ryken, Rugby Senior Yankton
Honorable Mention
Ryken, Drew Senior Yankton
ESD Team Standings
1 Mitchell 7-1
T2 Brandon Valley 6-2
T2 Yankton 6-2
T4 Harrisburg 4-4
T4 Pierre 4-4
T6 Aberdeen Central 3-5
T6 Huron 3-5
8 Watertown 2-6
9 Brookings 1-7