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Gold Medal Classic hands out tournament awards

HERMANSVILLE — After two weeks of intense competition at the Frank Rodman Community Club, the Gold Medal Classic released its end of tournament awards on Wednesday with Jason Whitens from “R” Place in Spalding receiving the Joe Rodman Award, an award given to the Most Outstanding Player in the tournament.

The Dick Deschine trophy was awarded to Adam Nolde from Bloniarz Farms, Perronville. His 41- point performance was the most points scored in one game during the Gold Medal Classic.

His teammate, Nick Nolde, was awarded the Marv Fedrizzi trophy after scoring 108 points during the tournament.

The Glen Fleetwood Sportsmanship trophy was given to Noah Gorzinski of Whitens Dry Kiln, Hermansville.

Mike Malone, Wildwood, Hermansville, took home the Ray Bray Award, which is given to the tournament’s most colorful player.

Darius Yohe of “R” Place, Spalding, took home Defensive MVP honors.

On April 13, the 2024 Gold Medal Classic Hall of Fame induction was held in Hermansville.

The inductees include Karla Strand, Paul Polfus, Bob Ranallo, Jacob Polfus, Mike Polfus, Roger Grinsteiner, DeVante Blanks and Malcom McNeil.

McNeil was awarded the honors posthumously.

The All-Tournament teams, separated by class, are listed below.

Class A All Tournament Team:

Blake McCann, Wagner-Casper Insurance, Marinette, Wis.

Eli Tolsma, McNeil Oilers, Crystal Falls

Jonny Ingalls, R-Place, Spalding

Jason Whitens, R-Place, Spalding

Marius Gravilius, R-Place, Spalding

Marcus Krachinski, Contemporary Builders, Perronville

Isaiah Johnson, Contemporary Builders, Perronville

Dalapo Olynka, Contemporary Builders, Perronville

Kyle Monroe, Dexter’s, Menominee

Austin Armga, Dexter’s, Menominee

George Maule Trophy (Outstanding Player in Class A) – Isaiah Johnson, Contemporary Builders

Class C All Tournament Team:

Marcus Johnson, Dave’s Auto, Iron Mountain

Kyle Johnson, Dave’s Auto, Iron Mountain

Reece Castor, Dave’s Auto, Iron Mountain

Kaden Pellizier, Shamco, Iron River

Jake Poetzle, Sports Corner, Marinette, Wis.

Austin Carlson, Juiced Apparel, Carney

Joey Pontbriand, Juiced Apparel, Carney

Dylan Plunger, Juiced Apparel, Carney

Donald Hill Trophy (Outstanding Player in Class C) – Marcus Johnson, Dave’s Auto

Class D All Tournament Team:

Dave Pellizier, Shamco, Iron River

Reece Kangas, Wildwood, Hermansville

Alex Ortman, Wildwood, Hermansville

David Romps, Wildwood, Hermansville

Ryan Sweeney, Wendricks Truss, Hermansville

Connor Smale, Wendricks Truss, Hermansville

Nic Williams, Wendricks Truss, Hermansville

Zack Rose, 3’s Company, Escanaba

Reno Fochesato Trophy (Outstanding Player in Class D) – Ryan Sweeney, Wendricks Truss

Class EE All Tournament Team:

Jake Poquette, Sidetrack, Powers

Hunter Robinson, Sidetrack, Powers

Jake Gorzinski, Whitens Dry Kiln, Hermansville

Noah Gorzinski, Whitens Dry Kiln, Hermansville

Drake Johnson, 3’s Company, Escanaba

Jesse Duran, Jim’s Plumbing, Wallace

Bryce Kuneau, Jim’s Plumbing, Wallace

Logan, Jebwany, Jim’s Plumbing, Wallace

Mike Strohl Trophy (Outstanding Player in Class EE) – Jesse Duran, Jim’s Plumbing

Class E All Tournament Team:

Mike Polfus, Juice Promotions, Carney

Jake Polfus, Juice Promotions, Carney

Jason Kirschner, Juice Promotions, Carney

Josh Granquist, Wildwood, Hermansville

Jett Srarzinski, Jim’s Plumbing, Wallace

Joe Starzinski, Jim’s Plumbing, Wallace

Cooper Conway, Jim’s Plumbing, Wallace

Jackson Miller, Got Milk, Daggett

John Bellefeuil Trophy (Outstanding Player in Class E) – Jake Polfus, Juice Promotions

40 and Over All Tournament Team:

Jeremy Johnson, Juice Promotions, Carney

Brock Bower, Juice Promotions, Carney

Nick Pipkorn, Pipkorn Mink Ranch, Powers

Jason Davis, Pipkorn Mink Ranch, Powers

Paul Polfus Trophy (Outstanding Player in 40 and Over) – Jeremy Johnson, Juice Promotions

Report compiled by Daily News sports editor Sean Chase.

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