Ravens Duo Miller and Bailey Make IBCA All-Substate Squad

by Zach Ulin, KCII Radio

A winter full of winning has led to postseason awards for the Hillcrest Academy Ravens boys basketball team. The Iowa Basketball Coaches Association has named senior Rowan Miller and junior Kale Bailey to the All-Substate team in Class 1A, Substate 5.

Miller’s 189 assists led the Ravens and all of Class 1A, to go with 366 points, fifth in the Southeast Iowa Superconference, 141 made field goals, sixth in league play, 110 rebounds, 86 steals second in conference and 31 made threes, ninth most. He is also the school record holder for total assists in a game, season, career and assist per game average.

Bailey finished with 428 points, third in the Superconference and 190 made shots second most, both best for the Ravens. He also accounted for 158 rebounds, ninth in conference, 43 assists and 39 steals.

Both Ravens were also named First-Team All-Superconference.

Hillcrest won the Southeast Iowa Superconference North Division title for the second straight season, the first time they have gone back-to-back in 15 years, ending with a 20-5 overall record.