Your Wichita-area guide to the 2017-18 high school girls basketball season
CITY LEAGUE
Five teams to watch
1. South
2. Carroll
3. Kapaun
4. Heights
5. Northwest
10 players to know (alphabetical)
▪ Dejanae Arnold, 5-11, sr., Northwest forward
▪ Taylor Jameson, 5-4, so., Heights guard
▪ Tre’Zure Jobe, 5-7, sr., South guard
▪ Loan-Anh Johnson, 5-8, sr., South guard
▪ Ashton McCorry, 6-0, sr., Carroll forward
▪ Dymond McElrath, sr., East guard
▪ Allison McFarren, 5-5, jr., Carroll guard
▪ Brenna Monty, 5-6, sr., Kapaun guard
▪ Anna Roulston, 6-0, sr., Kapaun forward
▪ Alexis Snodgrass, 5-11, jr., Northwest guard
Carroll
Coach: Taylor Dugan, sixth season. Last season: 18-5, 5A qualifier. Players to watch: Ashton McCorry, 6-0, sr., F; Allison McFarren, 5-5, jr., G; Britney Ho, 6-0, jr., F; Rebecca Hageman, 5-7, jr., G; Hannah Landwehr, 5-8, so., G.
East
Coach: Brian Johnson, first season. Last season: 5-16. Players to watch: Dymond McElrath, sr.; Aniya Keeling, sr.; Mariah McKinney, sr.; Keisha Ross, sr.; Sunny Robinson, sr.; Ja’mia Jackson, jr.
Heights
Coach: Ken Palmer, ninth season. Last season: 12-9. Players to watch: Whitlee Teague, 5-5, sr., G; Imari Grayson, 5-6, sr., G; Taylor Jameson, 5-4, so., G; Rayjone Callahan, 5-9, jr., F; Ashton Conley, 5-9, so., F; Ashanti Ammons, 5-5, so., G.
Kapaun
Coach: Billy Graf, fourth season. Last season: 12-10. Players to watch: Brenna Monty, 5-6, sr., G; Anna Roulston, 6-0, sr., F; Cajia Allen, 5-11, sr., F; Jada Mayberry, 5-6, jr., G; Megan Michaelis, 6-0, sr., F; Mary Short, 6-0, jr., F; Ava Ayala, 5-9, so., G.
North
Coach: Michael Bailey, first season. Last season: 0-21. Players to watch: Sataisha Buckner, 5-7, sr., F; Ty’Liezzea Agnew, 5-5, jr., G; Rahdacious Carson, 5-3, jr., G; Caitlin Riordan, 5-6, sr., G; Tekla McFaul, 5-11, sr., F; Sierra Garcia, 5-4, jr., G.
Northwest
Coach: Deitric Sanders, fourth season. Last season: 9-13. Players to watch: Dejanae Arnold, 5-11, sr., F; Madison Surmeier, 5-7, sr., G; Ziara Davis, 5-9, sr., G; Jayda Garrett, 5-7, jr., G; Alexis Snodgrass, 5-11, jr., F; Jayla Dennis, 5-0, jr., G; Ashley Cordell, 5-8, sr., G; Jaydin Elmore, 5-4, jr., G.
South
Coach: Antwain Scales, seventh season. Last season: 22-1, 6A state qualifier. Players to watch: Tre’Zure Jobe, 5-7, sr., G; Loan-Anh Johnson, 5-8, sr., G; Haley Beard, 5-10, jr., F; Brittanie Brickhouse, 5-9, jr., F; Trinity Butler, 5-10, sr., F; Kiera Powell, 5-6, jr., G; Kyra Griffin, 5-4, so., G; Anastacia Massey, 5-7, so., G; Dayjsha Fanning, 5-7, so., G; Erica Lee, 5-8, so., F.
Southeast
Coach: Latoya Randle, eighth season. Last season: 3-18. Players to watch: Sandra Pollard, 5-6, sr., G; Gina DeFazio, 6-1, jr., F; Liz Taylor, 5-5, so., G; Daijane Adams, 5-9, jr., G; Beyonsia Anderson, 5-11, sr., G.
AV-CTL I
Three teams to watch
1. Derby
2. Newton
3. Maize
10 players to know (alphabetical)
▪ Tor’e Alford, 5-7, jr., Derby guard
▪ Taylor Antonowich, 5-10, sr., Newton guard
▪ Elisa Backes, 6-0, sr., Salina Central forward
▪ Kyndal Bacon, 5-7, sr., Newton guard
▪ Kennedy Brown, 6-6, jr., Derby forward (MVP)
▪ Kasey Hazell, 5-11, sr., Hutchinson forward
▪ Halie Jones, 5-9, jr., Maize guard
▪ DesiRay Kernal, 6-1, jr., Newton guard
▪ Sydney Nilles, 5-10, so., Derby guard
▪ Myah Ward, 5-10, sr., Salina Central guard
Campus
Coach: Josh Curtiss, 10th season. Last season: 1-20. Players to watch: Camryn Huggans, 5-11, jr., F; Hannah Schutte, 5-7, jr., G; Elizabeth Baalmann, 5-8, jr., F; Venus Thanasouk, 5-6, so., G; Lauryn Johnson, 5-5, jr., G.
Derby
Coach: Jodie Karsak, fifth season. Last season: 20-5, second in 6A. Players to watch: Kennedy Brown, 6-6, jr., F; Tor’e Alford, 5-7, jr., G; Alliyah Myers, 5-6, jr., G; Madi Young, 5-4, jr., G; Sydney Nilles, 5-10, so., F; Holly Mills, 5-8, sr., G; Jalina Johnson, 5-6, sr., G; Kenni Henson, 5-7, sr., G; Lexi Winkle, 5-6, sr., G; Ahdaya Myers, 5-6, sr., G.
Hutchinson
Coach: Casey Stiggins, fifth season. Last season: 8-13. Players to watch: Kasey Hazell, 5-11, sr., F; McKenzie Ontjes, 5-4, so., G; Gabbie Posch, 5-8, so., G; Jayla Bynum, 5-10, jr., F; Abbey Hefley, 6-2, sr., F.
Maize
Coach: Jared Handy, ninth season. Last season: 21-4, second place in 5A. Players to watch: Halie Jones, 5-9, jr., G; Alexis Cauthon, 5-10, jr., G; Autumn Hanna, 5-10, sr., F; Sydney Stauffer, 5-8, sr., G.
Newton
Coach: Randy Jordan, 15th season. Last season: 17-6, 5A state qualifier. Players to watch: Taylor Antonowich, 5-10, sr., G; Kyndal Bacon, 5-7, sr., G; Jada Berry, 5-7, sr., G; DesiRay Kernal, 6-1, jr., G; Savannah Simmons, 5-6, sr., G; Aubrey Nichols, 5-8, sr., F; Taylor Brewer, 5-7, sr., G; Megan Bartel, 5-7, jr., F; Kalli Anderson, 5-7, jr., G.
Salina Central
Coach: Chris Fear, second season. Last season: 19-6, fourth place in 5A. Players to watch: Elisa Backes, 6-0, sr., F; Myah Ward, 5-10, sr., G; Selah Merkle, 5-9, jr., F; Ellie Cobb, 5-8, sr., G; Holly Sanderson, 5-11, jr., F; Delaney Nash, 5-10, jr., F; Kyah Arcayan, 5-6, jr., G; Kadyn Cobb, 5-6, so., G.
Salina South
Coach: Ryan Stuart, fifth season. Last season: 7-14. Players to watch: Sydnee Connell, 5-10, sr., G; Angie Hall, 5-11, sr., F; Jacie Marcotte, 5-8, sr., G; Allie Valdez, 5-10, sr., F; Regan Weatherd, 5-9, sr., G; Gretchen Cox, 5-9, jr., F; Camdyn Schreiber, 5-10, jr., G; Jadyn Zamecnik, 5-7, jr., G.
AV-CTL II
Three teams to watch
1. Goddard
2. Andover Central
3. Valley Center
10 players to know (alphabetical)
▪ Ashtyn Brown, 5-9, sr., Andover Central forward
▪ Kade Hackerott, 5-11, so., Goddard forward
▪ Shanti Henry, 5-6, jr., Andover guard
▪ Lauren Johnson, 5-10, jr., Maize South guard
▪ Macy Omli, 5-7, sr., Eisenhower guard
▪ Zayda Perez, 5-5, jr., Valley Center guard
▪ Ryann Stearns, 5-9, sr., Andover Central guard (MVP)
▪ Destiny Stewart, 5-3, sr., Arkansas City guard
▪ Torri Vang, 5-10, jr., Goddard guard
▪ Katie Wagner, 5-10, so., Maize South guard
Andover
Coach: Clint Cornelsen, second season. Last season: 6-15. Players to watch: Shanti Henry, 5-6, jr., G; Hayley Jones, 5-5, sr., G; Kylee Gaddis, 5-6, jr., G; Isabelle Reynolds, 6-0, sr., F; Hannah Showalter, 5-5, sr., G; Sydney Wekamp, jr., G; Carley Phelps, jr., F.
Andover Central
Coach: Stana Jefferson, 13th season. Last season: 13-9. Players to watch: Ryann Stearns, 5-9, sr., G; Ashtyn Brown, 5-9, sr., F.
Arkansas City
Coach: Brett Gunderson, first season. Last season: 5-16. Players to watch: Chassidy Weathers, 5-5, sr., G; Destiny Stewart, 5-3, sr., G; Allison Smith, 5-8, sr., F; Erika Hoag, 5-5, sr., G; Kirsten Birdwell, 5-8, jr., F; Kalyn Corley, 5-6, jr,. G; Braylee Ruyle, 5-5, so., G; Espy Daniels, 5-5, so., G.
Eisenhower
Coach: Joe Blasi, seventh season. Last season: 1-20. Players to watch: Macy Omli, 5-7, sr., G; Sienna Carter, 5-6, jr., G; Faith Denning, 5-8, jr., F; Sarah Howard, 5-8, so., G; Makayla Brungardt, 5-10, so., F.
Goddard
Coach: Kevin Hackerott, fifth season. Last season: 16-5. Players to watch: Kade Hackerott, 5-11, so., F; Torri Vang, 5-10, jr., G; Kylie Jayne, 6-1, jr., F; Anahi Nunez, 5-8, so., G.
Maize South
Coach: Ben Hamilton, first season. Last season: 12-9. Players to watch: Katie Wagner, 5-10, so., G; Lauren Johnson, 5-10, jr., G; Gretchen Graham, 5-11, sr., F; Alyssa Slaven, 5-7, sr., G; Kennedy Miller, 5-10, sr., F; Macy McCormack, 5-9, so., F; Haley Jacques, 5-9, jr., G.
Valley Center
Coach: Trent Preheim, third season. Last season: 14-8. Players to watch: Taylor Rowley, 5-8, sr., G; Zayda Perez, 5-5, jr., G; Ellie Shank, 5-8, so., F; Alysia Arrowood, 5-8, jr., F.
AV-CTL III
Three teams to watch
1. McPherson
2. Circle
3. Augusta
10 players to know (alphabetical)
▪ Carissa Beck, 5-7, jr., Circle guard
▪ Jaycee Burghart, 5-7, jr., McPherson guard
▪ Mandi Cooks, 6-0, sr., McPherson forward
▪ Riley Hett, 5-5, jr., McPherson guard
▪ Kelsie Kelly, 5-5, jr., Circle guard
▪ Jayden Marlnee, 5-9, jr., Augusta forward
▪ Camron Perry, 5-6, sr., Circle guard
▪ Alyson Potter, 6-2, jr., Circle forward
▪ Abbee Rhodes, 6-2, jr., Augusta forward
▪ Taylor Robertson, 5-9, sr., McPherson guard (MVP)
Augusta
Coach: Tracy Anderson, sixth season. Last season: 11-9. Players to watch: Jayden Marlnee, 5-9, jr., F; Abbee Rhodes, 6-2, jr., F; Madison Wheeler, 5-3, sr., G; Maddie Livingston, 5-8, jr., G; Natalie Rockers, 5-6, sr., G; Mackenzie Kirk, 5-3, G; Teresa Steinkamp, 5-7, F; Raine Harman, 5-6, G; Nataleigh Cantu, 5-5, G.
Buhler
Coach: Brittany Hines, first season. Last season: 3-18. Players to watch: Haley Miller, 5-2, so., G; Alexis Marchione, 5-7, so., F; Alyvia Owens, 5-10, so., F; Maggie Epp, 5-7, so., G; Kara Stutterheim, 5-9, so., F; Libby Schultz, 5-5, so., G; Amanda Mounce, 5-5, sr., G; Addi White, 5-6, sr., G; Bailee Stewart, 5-4, sr., G.
Circle
Coach: Brian Henry, 12th season. Last season: 21-4, fourth in 4A I. Players to watch: Carissa Beck, 5-7, jr., G; Camron Perry, 5-6, sr., G; Kelsie Kelly, 5-5, jr., G; Raegen Galloway, 5-11, jr., F; Alyson Potter, 6-2, jr., F; Jessie Nibarger, 5-5, jr., G; Jordan Hammer, 5-8, jr., F; Mallory Cowman, 6-0, so., F; Brinlee Ysidro, 5-5, so., G.
El Dorado
Coach: Jordan Crawford, fourth season. Last season: 2-19. Players to watch: Hailey Eaton, 5-7, jr., G; Channing Kimble, 5-5, sr., G; Katie Fox, 5-6, so., G; Mallory Parsons, 5-3, so., G; Kelsi McClaren, 5-5, so., G.
McPherson
Coach: Chris Strathman, 13th season. Last season: 21-4, second in 4A I. Players to watch: Taylor Robertson, 5-9, sr., G; Jaycee Burghart, 5-7, jr., G; Mandi Cooks, 6-0, sr., F; Hannah Hageman, 5-9, jr., G; Riley Hett, 5-5, jr., G; Maggie Leaf, 5-10, jr., F; Claire Yowell, 5-8, jr., G; Lakyn Schieferecke, 5-8, so., G; Andrea Sweat, 6-1, so., F.
Winfield
Coach: Jason VenJohn, sixth season. Last season: 9-11. Players to watch: Marisa Rameriz, sr.; Emily Randall, so.; Aleigha Gale, so.
AV-CTL IV
Three teams to watch
1. Andale
2. Wellington
3. Rose Hill
10 players to know (alphabetical)
▪ Emily Adler, 5-8, jr., Rose Hill guard
▪ Sydney Adler, 5-8, jr., Rose Hill guard
▪ Rachel Bergkamp, 5-8, sr., Andale forward
▪ Kennedy Brandenburg, 5-10, sr., Collegiate forward
▪ Shayland French, 5-9, sr., Wellington forward
▪ Morgan Geist, 5-10, sr., Andale forward
▪ Maddie Reed, 5-6, jr., Collegiate guard
▪ Avery Rusk, 5-9, sr., Wellington guard (MVP)
▪ Sarah Sissel, 5-10, sr., Rose Hill forward
▪ Tyler Winter, 5-6, sr., Andale guard
Andale
Coach: Ted Anderson, third season. Last season: 14-10, third in 4A II. Players to watch: Tyler Winter, 5-6, sr., G; Rachel Bergkamp, 5-8, sr., F; Morgan Geist, 5-10, sr., F; Sophie Easter, 5-7, sr., G; Bria Gutchenritter, 5-8, sr., F; Macie Eck, 5-9, jr., F; Paiton Bruce, 5-9, jr., F; Jacy Anderson, 5-5, jr., G; Maggie Knoblauch, 5-6, so., G; Morgan Bruna, 5-10, so., F.
Clearwater
Coach: Dirk Ankerholz, third season. Last season: 1-20. Players to watch: Grace Garrison, sr.; Reagan Berlin, jr.; Katie Henning, sr.
Collegiate
Coach: Jeff Skar, second season. Last season: 6-15. Players to watch: A’Niah Bell, 5-7, sr., G; Maddie Reed, 5-6, jr., G; Abby Waddell, 6-1, jr., F; Kennedy Brandenburg, 5-10, sr., F; Anna Caughlin, 5-7, sr., G.
Mulvane
Coach: Dale Landes, first season. Last season: 6-15. Players to watch: Peyton Christian, 5-8, jr., F; Erika Landes, 5-5, sr., G; Mady Tharp, 5-6, jr., G; Carson White, 5-7, so., G.
Rose Hill
Coach: Greg Welch, third season. Last season: 19-3. Players to watch: Sarah Sissel, 5-10, sr., F; Emily Adler, 5-8, jr., G; Sydney Adler, 5-8, jr., G; Emma Cunningham, 5-10, so., F; Danyel Yardley, 5-7, sr., G; Kelsea Kill, 5-7, sr., G.
Wellington
Coach: Eric Adams, fifth season. Last season: 17-6, 4A II state qualifier. Players to watch: Avery Rusk, 5-9, sr., G; Shayland French, 5-9, sr., F; Mekenna Adams, 5-6, sr., G; Jacelyn Buck, 5-7, jr., G; Taylor Meyer, 5-7, jr., G; Gracie Fink, 5-6, sr., G.
CENTRAL PLAINS LEAGUE
Five teams to watch
1. Garden Plain
2. Cheney
3. Conway Springs
4. Trinity Academy
5. Independent
10 players to watch
▪ Sabrina Bellar, 5-10, sr., Conway Springs forward
▪ Piper Bourne, 5-7, sr., Garden Plain guard
▪ Kirsten Campbell, 5-11, sr., Cheney forward
▪ Lea Coccetella, 5-10, sr., Independent guard
▪ Taylor Joplin, 6-0, sr., Garden Plain forward (MVP)
▪ Kayla Koester, 5-9, jr., Conway Springs guard
▪ Katelyn Moore, 5-7, jr., Douglass forward
▪ Kadie Smith, 5-11, sr., Cheney forward
▪ Kristen Wewe, 5-6, sr., Cheney guard
Belle Plaine
Coach: Jason Jinkens, second season. Last season: 0-21. Players to watch: Marissa Lawless, 5-2, sr., G; Lea Morel, 5-9, so., F; Taylor Bohannon, 5-6, so., G; Ebony Flynn, 5-10, jr., F; Mallory Reynolds, 5-10, so., F; Dawn Hammond, 5-6, sr., G; Jayden Martinez, 5-7, so., G.
Chaparral
Coach: Cody Liebelt, fourth season. Last season: 10-11. Players to watch: Liz Francis, 5-5, sr., G; J’Lynne Stolsworth, 5-7, jr., F; Ivy Bringer, 5-8, sr., F.
Cheney
Coach: Rod Scheer, eighth season. Last season: 21-5, second in 3A. Players to watch: Kadie Smith, 5-11, sr., F; Kristen Wewe, 5-6, sr., G; Kirsten Campbell, 5-11, sr., F; Emily Monson, 5-8, sr., F; Jordan Block, 5-6, sr., G; Kennedy Higgins, 5-7, sr., F.
Conway Springs
Coach: Pat Carol, fourth season. Last season: 14-7. Players to watch: Sabrina Bellar, 5-10, sr., F; Lacey Pauly, 5-10, sr., F; Kayla Koester, 5-9, jr., G; Shannon Drouhard, 5-0, sr., G; Makenzie Curry, 5-8, jr., G; Kara Koester, 5-10, so., F.
Douglass
Coach: Kyle Moore, second season. Last season: 3-19. Players to watch: Katelyn Moore, 5-7, jr., G; Shelby Little, 5-9, so., F; Greely Munroe, 5-7, jr., G; Hannah Reynolds, 5-5, jr., G; Emilia Potts, 5-7, sr., G; Reece Cochran, 5-11, sr., F; Jansyn Schamahorn, 5-9, jr., F.
Garden Plain
Coach: Kody Kasselman, fifth season. Last season: 17-6. Players to watch: Taylor Joplin, 6-0, sr., F; Piper Bourne, 5-7, sr., G; Lauren Danahy, 5-9, jr., G; Abby Gordon, 5-10, so., F; Kara Heimerman, 5-3, jr., G; Kennedy Horacek, 5-4, G.
Independent
Coach: Chris Porter, second season. Last season: 16-7. Players to watch: Lea Coccetella, 5-10, sr., G; Janel Douvier, 6-2, sr., F; Reema Moussa, 5-5, jr., G; Leah Dean, 5-9, so., F.
Trinity Academy
Coach: Lori Broadie, first season. Last season: 13-9. Players to watch: Alex Bearup, sr., F; Reagan Lesser, sr., G; Lindsey Scheufler, so., F; Lauren Mathews, so., F; Elsa Cozine, so., G; Tajanae Carithers, so., F; Ashlyn Bigelow, fr., G; Austin Broadie, fr., F.
CENTRAL KANSAS LEAGUE
Five teams to watch
1. Hesston
2. Kingman
3. Nickerson
4. Haven
5. Larned
Ten players to know (alphabetical)
▪ Bailey Bangert, 5-5, sr., Kingman guard (MVP)
▪ Sydney Bangert, 5-5, sr., Kingman guard
▪ Alaina Dunlavy, 5-6, sr., Hesston guard
▪ Emmiley Hendrixson, 5-3, sr., Haven guard
▪ Kailey Jo Ince, 6-2, sr., Hesston forward
▪ Sophie Mader, 6-0, sr., Nickerson forward
▪ Ivory Muldrow, 5-7, jr., Larned guard
▪ Celbi Richardson, 5-8, so., Hesston forward
▪ Abby Sechrist, 5-11, jr., Hillsboro forward
▪ Daphne Williams, sr., Halstead guard
Halstead
Coach: Derek Schutte, sixth season. Last season: 15-6. Players to watch: Daphne Williams, sr., G; Kayla Williams, sr., F; Jayden Seibert, jr., G; Starr Barrett, sr., F; Erin Newman, jr., F; Karenna Geber, fr., F; Josie Engle, fr., G; Maddie McClain, fr., G; Haley Lewis, fr., G.
Haven
Coach: Dwight Roper, 22nd season. Last season: 13-9. Players to watch: Emmiley Hendrixson, 5-3, sr., G; Faith Paramore, 5-10, so., F; Arie Roper, 5-6, jr., G; Genna Schmutz, 5-9, sr., F; Kaylie Bontrager, 5-7, sr., G; Sara Yutzy, 5-10, so., F; Delaney Sipe, 5-5, jr., G; Abbie Yutzy, 5-8, so., F; Kara Matteson, 5-7, so., G; Jordan Barlow, 6-0, jr., F; Maguire Estill, 5-10, fr., F.
Hesston
Coach: Matt Richardson, 13th season. Last season: 16-6. Players to watch: Kailey Jo Ince, 6-2, sr., F; Alaina Dunlavy, 5-6, sr., G; Abby Weber, 5-7, sr., G; Rylie Schilling, 6-1, jr., F; Elise Kaiser, 5-7, so., G; Celbi Richardson, 5-8, so., F; Lydia Enge, 5-8, sr., G; Kylie Klassen, 5-5, sr., G; Marisa Vogt, 5-7, so., F; Talby Duerkson, 5-11, so., F.
Hillsboro
Coach: Nathan Hiebert, 10th season. Last season: 5-16. Players to watch: Abby Sechrist, 5-11, jr., F; Sienna Kaufman, 5-8, jr., G; Trinity Malm, 5-8, jr., F.
Hoisington
Coach: Mandy Mason, 14th season. Last season: 8-12. Players to watch: Jocelynn Pedigo, 5-8, sr., F; Katherine Warnken, 5-6, sr., G; Maleigha Schmidt, 5-6, jr., G; Brooke Reif, 5-6, sr., G; Kelsi Dalton, 5-10, so., G.
Kingman
Coach: Justin Batt, ninth season. Last season: 19-3. Players to watch: Bailey Bangert, 5-5, sr., G; Brianna Bradshaw, 5-10, sr., F; Karli Packard, 5-8, jr., G; Sydney Bangert, 5-5, sr., G; Grace DeWeese, 5-11, sr., F; Macey Maloney, 5-7, jr., F; Hayley Belt, 5-3, jr., G; Brianne Garrison, 5-10, jr., F; Carlie Kelley, 5-9, so., F.
Larned
Coach: Ashley Crosby, second season. Last season: 13-9. Players to watch: Ivory Muldrow, 5-7, jr., G; Baylea Perez, 5-5, jr., G; Katie Fischer, 6-0, jr., F; Brooke Butler, 5-4, jr., F; Alyssa Clark, 5-8, sr., F;
Nickerson
Coach: Jon McLean, first season. Last season: 6-15. Players to watch: Sophie Mader, 6-0, sr., F; Madison Ontjes, 5-6, so., G; Tara Davis, 6-0, sr., F; Brylee Engelland, 5-6, jr., G; Alex Altum, 5-8, jr., G; Carrie Schweiser, 5-7, jr., F; Jersey Rome, 5-8, jr., F; Morgan Stout, 6-1, so., F.
Pratt
Coach: Dustin Hildebrand, first season. Last season: 3-18. Players to watch: Makenzie Baird, sr., F; Kierson Maydew, jr., F; Madalynn Wilson, jr., G; Allisan McGowan, jr., G; Danielle Staats, so., G; Kaitlyn Rasmussen, jr., G; Jenna Fincham, jr., G; Rheagan Hoover, jr., F; Kyra Johnson, so., F.
Smoky Valley
Coach: John Bellah, third season. Last season: 7-14. Players to watch: Jordan Otto, 5-8, sr., F; Amanda Behanna, 5-6, sr., G; Jacque Hulse, 5-8, sr., F; Kira Haxton, 5-6, jr., G.
HEART OF AMERICA
Ell-Saline
Coach: Jeff Vogt, fifth season. Last season: 9-13. Players to watch: Lexi Kochanowski, 5-5, sr., F; Ashton Travis, 5-2, so., G.
Hutch Trinity
Coach: Ricky Snyder, fifth season. Last season: 6-15. Players to watch: Elizabeth Zrubak, 5-7, sr., G; Oliva Shank, 5-5, jr., G; Jordan Galliher, 5-9, jr., F; Meg Friday, 5-7, so., F; Sierra Garcia, 5-3, so., G; Hayley Hughes, 5-8, fr., F.
Marion
Coach: Kelly Robson, sixth season. Last season: 15-7. Players to watch: Sam Richmond, 5-5, sr., G; Courtney Herzet, 5-4, sr., G; Corrina Crabb, 5-6, jr., G; Alli Molleker, 5-9, sr., F; Kourtney Hansen, 5-8, sr., F; Corin Parmley, 5-4, sr., G.
Moundridge
Coach: Brian Holloway, third season. Last season: 18-5. Players to watch: Bethany Stucky, sr.; Kassidy Kaufman, sr.; Ellen Durst, jr.; Kaela Helms, jr.; Keira Sebrant, jr.; Hailey Unruh, jr.
Remington
Coach: Ben Wertenberger, 15th season. Last season: 17-5. Players to watch: Sage Westerfield, 5-10, sr., F; Sienna Schmidt, 5-6, sr., G; Bethany Regehr, 5-7, jr., G.
Sedgwick
Coach: Aaron Stucky, ninth season. Last season: 15-6. Players to watch: Gracie Thompson; Macie McGinn; Sydney Hilliard.
HEART OF THE PLAINS
Burrton
Coach: Kelli Zehr, sixth season. Last season: 5-15. Players to watch: Ronni Salgado, 5-4, sr., G; Hannah Watson, 5-0, jr., G; Kassandra Salgado, 5-6, so., F; Cassidy Smith, 5-9, fr., F; Jenny Carrillo, 5-4, fr., G.
Central Christian
Coach: Jason Hett, fifth season. Last season: 14-9. Players to watch: Josie Ibarra, 5-8, so., G; Lindsey Kauffman, 5-4, so., G; Krysten Bartlett, 5-4, so., G; Paisley Jaye, 5-4, sr., G; Courtney Jensen, 5-4, sr., G; Baylea Dennet, 5-5, jr., G.
Fairfield
Coach: Chris Hewitt, 10th season. Last season: 12-9. Players to watch: Ellie Schwertfeger, 5-10, sr., F; Hannah Knoche, 5-6, sr., G; Jaetyn Conrad, 5-5, jr., G; Katelyn Witt, 5-7, sr., F; Bailey Basye, 5-10, so., F.
Pratt Skyline
Coach: Morgan Ballard, 10th season. Last season: 6-15. Players to watch: Mily Guerrero, G; Gracie Bricker, G; Kayley Cook, G; Kailey Hamm, G; Brittaney Smith, F; Hallee Burgardt, F; Kayle Flora, F; Courtney Gamble, F.
South Barber
Coach: Steve Roberts, 25th season. Last season: 18-4. Players to watch: Idallis Shaffer, sr., F; Morgan Polson, jr., G; Savannah Hughbanks, jr., G; Bryn Rathgeber, jr., G; Kaleigh Velasquez, sr., F; Takira Blick, so., G; Adrienne Allison, so., G.
SOUTH CENTRAL BORDER LEAGUE
Argonia
Coach: Dixie Brewster, 12th season. Last season: 10-13. Players to watch: Cora Vineyard, 5-10, jr., F; Baylee Booker, 5-5, jr., G; Kaylee Schulte, 5-5, sr., G; Kaylee Laycee, 5-7, jr., F.
Caldwell
Coach: Jaosn McVeigh, first season. Last season: 16-8, 1A II state qualifier. Players to watch: Tylyn Ward, 5-5, jr., G; Kassidy Bruey, 5-6, jr., G; Katie Jo Schmidt, 5-3, jr., G; Megg Lebeda, 6-0, jr., F; Suzy Hagar, 5-4, jr., G; Sammie Strand, 5-5, jr., G; Abi Schmidt, 5-8, so., F; Delaney Mayo, 5-8, so., G.
Cedar Vale-Dexter
Coach: Donna Lierz, fourth season. Last season: 7-17. Players to watch: Marissa Bratcher, 5-4, sr., G; Ellie Boatman, 5-11, sr., F; Haily Grantham, 5-8, sr., F; Jackie Call, 6-1, jr., F; Kearsten Leonard, 5-5, so., G; Emma Speer, 5-5, jr., G; Emma Boatman, 5-7, so, F.
Central Burden
Coach: Rob Fields, second season. Last season: 3-17. Players to watch: Shaylie Hamilton, 5-4, sr., G; Whitley Liebau, 5-8, jr., F; Kelsey McCallister, 5-10, sr., F; Caitlin Mannon, 5-8, sr., F; Breanna Williams, 5-4, jr., G.
Flinthills
Coach: Monty Melugin, fifth season. Last season: 19-4. Players to watch: Ashley Melugin, 5-6, sr., G; Makenzie Jackson, 5-6, sr., F; Harley Ratcliff, 5-1, jr., G; Cari Brown, 5-9, jr., F; Taylor Bisbee, 5-9, jr., F.
Sedan
Coach: Lance Jeffers, 12th season. Last season: 16-6. Players to watch: Justi Sims, 5-6, sr., G; Kalee Rhodes, 5-11, sr., F; Mackenzie Thorner, 5-8, jr., F; Hollie Duncan, 5-9, jr., F; Phoenix Davis, 5-3, fr., G; Caitlin Williams, 5-4, fr., G; Maddie Signer, 5-5, sr., F.
South Haven
Coach: Mike Heater, fifth season. Last season: 6-15. Players to watch: Cynae Wiley, jr.; Lillian Bowlby, sr.; Kayden Wolf, sr.; Rachel Turek, so.; Megan Giger, sr.,; Kendall Ray, sr.; Tiffany Liersemann, sr.
West Elk
Coach: Dave Miller, 11th season. Last season: 16-7. Players to watch: Macy McClendon, 6-0, jr., F; Megan McClendon, 5-6, so., G; Mandy Olsman, 5-5, jr., G; Alyssa Gillespie, 5-3, jr., G; Zoe Lampson, 5-8, jr., F; Laura Woods, 5-6, jr., G; Ashley Lampson, 5-6, jr., G; Kinsey Wiseman, 5-6, sr., G.
This story was originally published November 29, 2017 at 1:27 PM with the headline "Your Wichita-area guide to the 2017-18 high school girls basketball season."