Nussbaum Recognized as MVP in 15-5A

March 6, 2017November 15, 2019 Todd Jorgenson 0 Comments Alex Staffaroni, david piehler, District 15-5A, Ethan Nussbaum, Highland Park basketball, Highland Park Scots, Matthew Lodwick, Michael McMonigle, Preston Landes, Ryan Waters, Will Enzor, Will Reichert

Highland Park guard Ethan Nussbaum was the leading scorer during the team's run to the Class 5A Region II semifinals. (File photo: Chris McGathey) — Highland Park guard Ethan Nussbaum was the leading scorer during the team’s run to the Class 5A Region II semifinals. (File photo: Chris McGathey)

After leading Highland Park to an undefeated run through District 15-5A this season, Ethan Nussbaum was named most valuable player by the league’s coaches.

The MVP voting took place before Nussbaum led the Scots on a playoff push that ended in the Region II semifinals on Friday, when the senior guard scored a game-high 23 points against Mansfield Timberview.

HP’s district title also prompted the selection of Scots head coach David Piehler as the 15-5A coach of the year. First-team honorees for HP included junior guard Will Enzor and senior forward Will Reichert.

Starting guards Matthew Lodwick and Alex Staffaroni were named second-team selections. Among those receiving honorable mention were Preston Landes, Michael McMonigle, and Ryan Waters.