TriCounty First team All-State player who led Morton to its third straight Class 3A girls basketball state title. Averaged 15.3 points and 9 rebounds a game while typically guarding the opponent’s top player.
2018 Tri-County male athlete of year Jace Punke Jace Punke (Washington High School): Won class 2A state heavyweight title (285 lbs) despite wrestling at 245 pounds. Finished 45-4, ranked 10th nationally. Helped Panthers win a third consecutive state duals title. In the summer he won the Greco-Roman title and was freestyle runner-up at the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals at 220 pounds. Punke was a starting offensive and defensive lineman for 11-1 state football quarterfinalist. | ![]() |