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Senior Paul Jesperson of Merrill and junior Wally Ellenson of Rice Lake were unanimous selections for the 2011 WBCA Division 2 All-State team.

Jesperson, a 6-7 guard who has signed with Virginia, averaged 22.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game for the Bluejays, and is a big reason Merrill has advanced to the Division 2 state tournament. One of the state’s top long-range shooters, he was a First Team selection in Division 1 last season.

Ellenson is a physically strong and athletic wing player whose overall game has blossomed this season. Always one of the state’s best finishers inside, the 6-5 standout has improved his outside game, which has allowed him to average 21 points per contest for the Warriors.

Joining Ellenson and Jesperson on the team were: Michael Barrett, Sr, Monroe; Chad Mazur, Sr, Reedsburg; Beau Murray, Sr, Waunakee; Terry Nash, Sr, Wisconsin Lutheran; Phil Romback, Sr, Seymour; Jamie Schneck, Sr, Whitefish Bay; Calahan Skogman, Sr, Seymour; Matt Thomas, So, Onalaska.

Michael Barrett helped Monroe to yet another highly successful season, as the Cheesemakers won the Badger-South title for the fifth straight year. The 6-3 guard showed great versatility in his game and averaged 19 points per contest.

Chad Mazur of Reedsburg led all of Division 2 in scoring this year with 24.9 points per game. Strong, athletic, and highly skilled, the 6-3 guard poured in 51 points in a January win over Portage and also had games of 43 and 40 points.

Beau Murray from Waunakee was part of a deep and balanced Waunakee squad that won the Badger-North title and has advanced to the Division 2 state tournament. The Warriors leading scorer at 11.6 points per game, the 6-2 Murray shoots 79.6% from the free throw line.

Terry Nash of Wisconsin Lutheran averaged 14.4 points per game for the Vikings this season. Wisco captured a sixth straight outright Wisconsin Little Ten Conference championship, with the 6-1 Nash providing outstanding senior leadership and a high level of intensity.

Phil Romback of Seymour earned honorable mention All-State recognition last year, and has stepped his game up even more as a senior, helping the Thunder get back to the Division 2 state tournament. The 6-7 Michigan Tech commit averaged 19.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game for Seymour this season.

Jamie Schneck of Whitefish Bay is a big reason the Blue Dukes surprised many people and advanced to the Division 2 state tournament out of the always tough southeast sectional. The 6-8 senior poured in 15.3 points per game while also contributing 7.4 rebounds and nearly 2 blocks per game as well.

Calahan Skogman of Seymour is a repeat Division 2 First Team All-State choice after leading the Thunder with 21.5 points per game. An outstanding shooter who also features outstanding strength to finish inside through contact, the 6-4 Skogman also added 6.6 points, nearly 4 assists, and nearly 3 steals per game as well for head coach Jon Murphy.

Matt Thomas of Onalaska came up big for the Hilltoppers, and helped keep them a strong contender all season despite several key injuries. The only sophomore on the Division 2 All-State team, Thomas is a great shooter and improving scorer who averaged 16.5 points per game this year.

WBCA D2 All-State
Michael Barrett (Sr), Monroe
Wally Ellenson (Jr), Rice Lake*
Paul Jesperson (Sr), Merrill*
Chad Mazur (Sr), Reedsburg
Beau Murray (Sr), Waunakee
Terry Nash (Sr), Wisconsin Lutheran
Phil Romback (Sr), Seymour
Jamie Schneck (Sr), Whitefish Bay
Calahan Skogman (Sr), Seymour
Matt Thomas (So), Onalaska

Honorable Mention
Austin Arians (Jr), Madison Edgewood
Darrell Bowie (Jr), Wauwatosa East
Jalen Franko (Sr), Two Rivers
Nick Kacala (Sr), Kaukauna
Brett Linzmeier (So), Two Rivers
Chad Mathwig (Sr), New Berlin West
Stephen Pelkofer (Jr), Whitnall
Kyle Stankowski (Sr), Mosinee
Bryan Tordoff (Sr), Monroe
Zach Vallafskey (Sr), Hortonville

Division 2 Voting Committee:
Jesse Shaw, Antigo; Tom Steinhorst, Baraboo; Tim Landron, Beaver Dam; Mike Schalow, Kaukauna; Kurt Soderberg, Merrill; Pat Murphy, Monroe; Dave Scheidegger, NB Eisenhower; Ryan Walz, Wisconsin Lutheran.