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All-Daily Record 2022-23 Boys Basketball: super senior class dominates first team

alex tichenor, the daily record
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Smithville's Carter Piatt wins the opening tip against Norwayne's Justin Rupp.
Smithville's Carter Piatt wins the opening tip against Norwayne's Justin Rupp.

The 2022-23 All-Daily Record boys basketball team:

FIRST TEAM

Kodah Allen, Orrville, fr.

Only a handful of players in the state scored more points per game (28.4) than Allen, who was just a freshman during the 2022-23 season. His ability to beat the defender off the dribble and finish near the rim was well beyond his years. ... Div. III honorable mention All-Ohio

Brett Alberts, Northwestern, sr.

One of several four-year varsity players first-team list, Alberts added something different to his game every year of high school. As a senior, Alberts scored 23 points per game, despite opposing defenses keying in on him every night, while doubling as one of the area's top passers. ... Div. III special mention All-Ohio

Hiland guard Sammy Detweiler, center, drives to the basket past Crestview forward Wren Sheets during the second half of a Division IV state semifinal basketball game at UD Arena, Friday, March 17, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio.
Hiland guard Sammy Detweiler, center, drives to the basket past Crestview forward Wren Sheets during the second half of a Division IV state semifinal basketball game at UD Arena, Friday, March 17, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio.

Sammy Detweiler, Hiland, jr.

Detweiler's play was a huge reason Hiland managed to capture one of its most improbable state berths in program history. Already a gifted shooter, Detweiler showcased his all-around game as a junior, leading a dramatic in-season turnaround for the Hawks. ... Div. IV second-team All-Ohio

Caleb Gasser, Chippewa, sr.

Chippewa had some of its brightest moments in years as a program, and Gasser was at the center of it. As a senior, his scoring numbers dipped slightly (still averaging 16.7 points) but to the benefit of involving his teammates and picking up some big wins. ... Div. III honorable mention All-Ohio

Ethan Hann, Norwayne, sr.

Hann embraced his role as a point guard as a senior, excelling at setting his teammates up early in games and taking over late if needed. His leadership on the floor helped the Bobcats to 21 wins and WCAL title share. ... Div. III honorable mention All-Ohio

Triway's Zack Miller tries to save a ball from going out of bounds.
Triway's Zack Miller tries to save a ball from going out of bounds.

Zack Miller, Triway, sr.

No matter the sport, Miller's coaches always spoke extremely highly of him, and for good reason. He worked as hard as anyone, and saw those results pay off on the court during all four years of his high school career, scoring 18.5 points per game as a senior and finishing only behind CVCA and nationally ranked recruit Darryn Peterson in the PAC-7. ... Div. III special mention All-Ohio

Carter Piatt, Smithville, sr.

As a senior, Piatt cemented himself as one of the best players to come through Smithville's program, leading the Smithies to their first WCAL title share since 2009, along with a district final appearance. A truly complete player, Piatt was the centerpiece of Smithville's offense and relished taking on challenging defensive assignments. ... Div. III special mention All-Ohio

Justin Rupp, Norwayne, sr.

Winner. That's the word describe Rupp, who was part of four 20-win teams during his high school career, including three district titles and Norwayne's first WCAL title share since 2014 during the 2022-23 season. Rupp did whatever Norwayne needed on both sides of the ball, playing the five despite being a natural wing player, and finished his career as one of Norwayne's best all-around players ever. ... Div. III first-team All-Ohio, Northeast Inland District Div. III Player of the Year

Jack Steiner, Dalton, sr.

Plenty of uncertainty surrounded Dalton early in the 2022-23 season, and Steiner steadied the ship in a major way. He saved some of his biggest performances for the biggest stage, scoring 37 combined points in Dalton's two district wins, helping capture the program's first district title in 21 years. ... Div. IV third-team All-Ohio

Dalton senior Braylon Wenger puts in a lay-up during the Division IV Regional Final game against Richmond Heights at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse, March 10, 2023.
Dalton senior Braylon Wenger puts in a lay-up during the Division IV Regional Final game against Richmond Heights at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse, March 10, 2023.

Braylon Wenger, Dalton, sr.

After playing in the shadow of his older brother Jalen for most of his high school career, it was Braylon's turn to shine in 2022-23. And he took full advantage of his opportunity, scoring 25.6 points per game and leading the 'Dawgs on a tournament run to remember. ... Div. IV first-team All-Ohio, Northeast Inland District Div. IV Player of the Year, WCAL Player of the Year

SECOND TEAM

Trey Barkman, Waynedale

Drew Bishko, Triway

Blake Bowen, Wooster

Mac Butzer, Smithville

Carson Habeger, Hiland

Nick Kandel, Hillsdale

Parker Metsker, Norwayne

Reece Riggenbach, Smithville

Caleb Scott, Wooster

Alex Yoder, Hiland

HONORABLE MENTION

Ethan Douglas, Chippewa; Troy Harbeitner, Tuslaw; Brayden Holt, Triway; Braylen Jarvis, Hillsdale; Bryan Martin, Central Christian; Isaac Gessner, Loudonville; Gavin Spitler, Waynedale; Mason Wolfe, West Holmes

Editor's note: for a sport to produce an All-Daily Record team, at least five local schools must have fielded full teams. The Daily Record will name a Player of the Year for every local OHSAA sport, no matter the number of local teams.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: All-Daily Record 2022-23: Boys Basketball