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Wauzeka-Steuben basketball has plenty of reasons to celebrate, as both boys and girls programs have racked up All-Conference honors.
Gavin Ralph is the Ridge and Valley boys Player of the Year after 18.5 points and 9.5 rebounds a game. Caydon Lomas and Garett Kapinus made First Team All-Conference, with Nate Martin earning Honorable Mention.
The girls team had a great season too, reaching sectional finals. Head Coach Ben McCullick is the Ridge and Valley Coach of the Year for the third year in a row, and junior Maddy Reichmann is conference Player of the Year after averaging nearly 20 points a game. Jayda Ralph also earned First Team All-Conference and Gabby Groom made Honorable Mention.