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Mendota’s Cole Tillman named IBCA Class 2A All State second team

L-P’s Marion Persich, Hall’s Braden Curran earn special mention honors

Mendota's Cole Tillman scores on a layup over Illinios Valley Central's Jackson Lopotko during the Colmone Classic on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at Hall High School.

Mendota's Cole Tillman scores on a layup over Illinios Valley Central's Jackson Lopotko during a game this season. (Scott Anderson)

By Kevin Chlum

Mendota sophomore Cole Tillman was voted Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Class 2A All State second team.

Tillman averaged 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in leading the Trojans to a 27-6 record and a share of the Three Rivers Conference East Division title.

Tillman, who eclipsed 1,000 career points this season, was the only sophomore selected to the 2A first or second teams.

La Salle-Peru sophomore Marion Persich was named special mention in Class 3A, while Hall senior Braden Curran was a 2A special mention pick.

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