School: Buchanan
Grade: Junior
Hes qualified because: Scored a team-leading 63 goals (on 46% shooting accuracy) for a Buchanan squad that went a Central Section-best 28-5, including a 10-0 run in the Tri-River Athletic Conference and runner-up finish in Division I playoffs. Second-team All-TRAC and All-Valley D-I performer made 33 steals and added eight assists and five field blocks. Palecek also adept at getting into 2-meters and drawing ejections, finishing with 39. Had two goals in 13-11 loss to Clovis West in D-I final.


