South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association's All-State teams include 11 area players

First-team honorees Krista Langager of Sisseton, Addison Neuendorf of Hamlin and Addalyn Steffensen of Arlington spearhead the list of area players named to the 2023-24 South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association's All-State girls basketball teams.

Langager and Neuendorf earned Class A first-team honors and Steffensen Class B first-team acclaim.

Other area All-State honorees are Taryn Hermansen of Aberdeen Central (Class AA), Caylin Kelly of Florence-Henry (Class A) and Jaelyn Huntimer of Arlington (Class B).

In addition, five area players received honorable mention. They are Ava Hanson of Aberdeen Roncalli, Katie Rozell of Redfield and Hannah Leverson of Sisseton (Class A) and Hazel Luethmers of De Smet and Adison Moore of Iroquois-Lake Preston (Class B).

Here's more on each of the area selections:

Krista Langager, Sisseton

The 6-foot-2 junior center was a dominant force in the middle for a Sisseton team that was ranked No. 1 in Class A for a good portion of the season. She moved up to the first team after earning third-team honors on the All-State team last winter.

In the end, the Redmen went 23-2 and took third in the state Class A tournament with Langager's 20.5 points and nine rebounds per game leading the way.

"Krista has come into her own these last two years and just keeps getting better," Sisseton head coach Sara Lincoln said. "She is not only strong physically but stays very composed and is her team's No. 1 hype person."

Addison Neuendorf, Hamlin

The 5-6 sophomore is the smallest player in the Class A All-State first team but played big all year for a Hamlin team that went 14-8. She also earned Class A All-State team honors last winter.

The talented point guard with a constant motor averaged 20.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game by setting the school's single-game record for 3-pointers (8-for-10) and single-season record for free throw percentage. She scored in double figures every game, also led the team in assists and finished second in rebounding.

"Addie was a big key to the sucess of the Chargers this season," Hamlin head coach Tim Koisti said. "She has great court vision and an ability tos core inside and out. Her ballhandling skills and passing ability made it difficult for teams to pressure us."

Addalyn Steffensen, Arlington

The 5-8 junior guard helped lead the Cardinals to a 23-3 record and a runner-up finish in the state Class B tournament. She teamed with her two sisters (Jolyssa and Isabelle) to lead Arlington back to state for only the third time ever, and first time in 13 years.

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Steffensen led the Cardinals with 16.2 points and six rebounds per game.

'Addie is a fierce competitor who spent many extra hours in the gym doing whatever it took to get our team to the state tournament this season," Arlington head coach Tara King said. "She consitently proved to be our leader on both sides on the floor. We can't wait to see all the things she and our team will accomplish in her senior season."

Taryn Hermansen, Aberdeen Central

The 6-0 sophomore center played a big role for the Golden Eagles, producing 14 points and 10 rebounds per game. Aberden Central started the season 8-1 before finishing 9-12.

"Taryn has been an integral part of our offense since she was an eighth-grader and frequently drew the attention of mulitple defenders," Aberdeen Central head coach Mikayla Arechigo said. "She improved a great deal defensively throughout the season.

"Despite being just a sophomore, she is a core leader, highly respected by her teammates and receptive to coaching. Taryn spends a great deal of time in the gym and weight room working on her expanding her game both in and our of season."

Caylin Kelly, Florence-Henry

The 5-11 senior forward-guard actually earned Class A second team All-State honors for a third-straight year, notching 15 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for a Falcons' team that went 17-6 before falling to Hanson in a SoDak 16 state-qualifying game.

Kelly will continue her basketball career at Minnesota State Moorhead.

"Caylin is an awesome kid with a motor that never stops. She works extremely hard and is very coachable," Florence-Henry head coach Mitch Reed said. "She will be fun to watch at the next level."

Jaelyn Huntimer, Arlington

Another key performer an Arlington team that made a strong run at its first-ever state girls basketball championship, the 5-8 sophomore guard tallied 14.3 points per game this season.

One of her biggest peformances came in the stae semifinals when she scored 24 points in a win over Ethan.

"Jaelyn was a key contributor to our team's success this year. He rtime and commitment in the offseason showed through in some big games and in her ability to score multiple ways," King said. "Jaelyn's work ethic will continue to shine. We are excited to watch her for two more years."

Ava Hanson, Aberdeen Roncalli

The 5-10 junior forward recorded 13.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for a Roncalli team that went 19-4 and reached the SoDak 16.

"Ava has spent more time in the gym than other player I have had in my career," Roncalli head coach Derek Larson said. "She has always been a good player but has spent countless hours making herself into the player she is today. She is preparing herself and our team for a big senior season."

Hannah Leverson, Sisseton

The 5-5 senior guard and Minnesota State Mankato recruit averaged 11.3 points and five assists per game for the Redmen.

"Hannah is one of the most overlooked point guards in the state. She does so much on the floor that the normal basketball fan is not able to pick up on," Lincoln said. "She creates so much for her teammates and makes everything look so effortless. She is going to be greatly missed and hard for someone to try to fill those shoes."

Katie Rozell, Redfield

A four-year letter winner and starter, the 5-11 senior forward-guard earned All-Northeast Conference honors for a third time after a season in which she recorded 17.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game to go along with 45 steals and 35 blocked shots.

Rozell also scored a school-record 41 points in one game for a Pheasants' team that went 6-15.

"Katie had an outstanding senior campaign. She has a high basketball IQ and would do whatever was needed for us to be successful," Redfield head coach Tommy Gregg said. "Her offensive numbers speak for themselves and her ability to score in many ways made her a tough matchup for opposing teams. On the defensive end, her ability guard all five positions on the floor was something that flew under the radar."

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Hazel Luethmers, De Smet

The 6-0 sophomore guard-forward averaged 19.3 points and seven rebounds per game for a De Smet team that compiled a 7-11 record this winter.

"Hazel drew a lot of attention from opposing teams on the offensive side of the ball. We saw multiple different defenses to try to and slow down her ability to score," De Smet head coach Brendon Pitts said. "She has the ability to shoot from the outside, drive to the rim and post up, which makes her a tough player to defend.

"On the defensive side of the ball, she was able to disrupt a lot of passes and rebound the ball, which created a lot of opportunities for us."

Adison Moore, Iroquois-Lake Preston

The 5-6 junior guard tallied 19.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game and also made 76 steals for a Sharks' team that went 10-12 this winter.

She earned first-team all-conference honors in both the Dakota Valley and 281 Conferences after notching second-team honors in both leagues last winter.

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