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Kansas high school basketball preview: Every Wichita-area team for the 2021-22 season

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The 2021-2022 Kansas high school basketball season is underway and Varsity Kansas has you covered with team previews for every school in the Wichita metro area.

City League basketball preview

Boys

East

Coach: Clint Kinnamon, second season. 2021 record: 11-10. Players to watch: Larry Graham, sr., 6-1, G; Barry Glover, jr., 5-9, G; Peter Kaufman, sr., 6-1, G; Travon Manuel, sr., 6-0, G; Collin Laws, fr., 6-2, F.

Heights

Coach: Joe Auer, 27th season. 2021 record: 15-8. Players to watch: Marcus Zeigler, jr., 6-1, G; T.J. Williams, so., 6-4, G; Dreylin Kemp, sr., 6-4, F; Chase Harris, sr., 6-1, G; Joby Love, sr., 6-0, G

Kapaun Mt. Carmel

Coach: Steve Eck, first season. 2021 record: 15-6. Players to watch: Will Anciaux, jr., 6-6, F; Henry Thengvall, sr., 6-6, F; Isaac Schmitz, sr., 6-3, F; Luke Porter, sr., 6-1, G; William Thengvall, so., 6-2, G; Dominic Shibley, jr., 6-2, G; Teagan Charles, so., 6-5, F; Nathan Thengvall, so., 6-2, G.

North

Coach: Michael Bailey, first season. 2021 record: 2-19. Players to watch: Jacob Wassall, jr., 6-0, G; Emilion Carrion, sr., 5-11, G; Michael Bailey Jr., jr., 6-0, F; Angelo Inscho, sr., 5-9, G; Chris Clingerman, sr., 6-2, F; Jack Hopping, jr., 6-1, G.

Northwest

Coach: Andy Hill, fourth season. 2021 record: 14-8. Players to watch: Geremiah Moore, sr., 5-10, G; Demarcus Hoover, sr., 6-1, G; Tasean Williams, so., 5-9, G; Kee’on Hutton, sr., 6-3, F; Kevin Brown, sr,. 6-1, F; Owen Mills, sr., 6-7, F; Robby James, sr., 6-2, G.

South

Coach: Chuck Gunter, ninth season. 2021 record: 8-13. Players to watch: T.J. Neal, sr., 5-10, G; Asa Tarver, so., 6-4, G; Terrence Hutton, jr,. 5-8, G; Andre Baker, jr., 6-3, F; Jaylen Maze, jr., 6-0, G; Jalin Manning, so., 5-5, G.

Southeast

Coach: Joe Mitchell, fourth season. 2021 record: 12-9. Players to watch: Asa Barnes, jr., 6-0, G; Amarion Walker, sr., 6-1, G; Keaton Williams, sr., 6-7, F; Mason Le, jr., F; Mekhi Beaubrun, sr., G; Anthony Verge, sr., 6-4, G.

West

Coach: Tommy Brumbelow, fourth season. 2021 record: 4-16. Players to watch: Gavyn Phillips, so., 6-5, F; Robert Basks Jr., so., 6-1, G; Zahmere Jackson, fr,. 5-11, G; Steven Ridpath, sr., 6-0, G; Robert Echols, so., G; Zavion Parks-Clarke, sr., 6-0, G; Anthony Carrasco, fr., G.

Girls

Bishop Carroll

Coach: Taylor Dugan, 10th season. 2021 record: 15-4. Players to watch: Kendall Forbes, sr., 5-8, G; Kiley Doonan, sr,. 5-9, G; Landon Forbes, jr., 5-6, G; Kailin Mount, sr., 6-1, F; Brynn Steven, so., 5-7, G.

East

Coach: Brain Johnson, third season. 2021 record: 11-7. Players to watch: Asia Dawson, sr., 5-7, G; Aubree Dawson, sr., 5-6, G; Denae McElrath, sr., 5-8, G; Akeir Scales, sr., 6-1, F; Tiana Winn, sr., 6-0, F; Ariaunna Moore, jr., 5-7, G; Jalyiah Manuel, so., 6-1, F.

Heights

Coach: Ken Palmer, fourth season. 2021 record: 16-7. Players to watch: Zyanna Walker, sr., F; Cayanna Stanley, sr., G; Mya Mayberry, so., G;

Kapaun Mt. Carmel

Coach: Billy Graf, eighth season. 2021 record: 13-9. Players to watch: Sophia Gimino, jr., 5-4, G; Lizzie Romer, so., 5-7, G; Emma Bezdek, sr., 5-5, G.

North

Coach: Ervin Garnes, first season. 2021 record: 7-13. Players to watch: AmUnique Cavitt, sr., 5-7, G; Taryn St. Clair, jr., 5-9, F; Riannon St. Clair, jr., 5-8, F.

Northwest

Coach: Marcus Myers, second season. 2021 record: 2-19. Players to watch: Nascene Robinson, sr., G; Devilynn Turley, sr., G; Aundre’a Wilson, sr., 5-2, G.

South

Coach: Thsombe Phillips, second season. 2021 record: 6-15. Players to watch: Serenity Jackson, sr., 5-4, G; Zion Butler, so., 5-5, G; Danaysia Smith, fr., 5-9, F; Mahogany Butler, fr., 5-6, G; Madison Bradley, so., 5-3, G; Kennedi Dean, jr., 5-3, G.

Southeast

Coach: Donald Dixon, fourth season. 2021 record: 15-6. Players to watch: Tatem Adair, sr., 5-0, G; RaMya Kennedy, so., F; Jakhia Jones, so., G.

West

Coach: Kevin Jolley, second season. 2021 record: 2-15. Players to watch: Kiari Albright, jr., 5-6, G; Siboney Pena, sr., 6-0, F; Leela Jones, so., 5-4, G; Valadean Jones, sr., 5-4, G; Sa’Miya Coleman, fr., 5-6, G.

AV-CTL Division I basketball preview

Boys

Campus

Coach: Chris Davis, seventh season. 2021 record: 21-3. Players to watch: Zion Young, jr., 6-2, G; Andrell Burton, so., 6-5, F; Aiden Sutter, sr., 6-3, G; Andrew Howard, sr., 6-4, F; Braelyn Jay, sr., 5-9, G; Kaiden Pearce, sr., 6-4, F.

Derby

Coach: Brett Flory, 11th season. 2021 record: 11-8. Players to watch: Fontaine Williams, sr., 6-2, G; Jameer Clemons, sr., 6-2, G; Amari Thomas, sr., 6-5, F; Trent Parke, sr., 6-1, G; Deshawne Titus, sr., 6-3, G; Trey Hill, sr., 6-2, G; George Nikolov, sr., 6-7, F; Kaeson Fisher-Brown, jr., 6-2, G; Cooper Chadwick, jr., 5-10, G; Caleb Brown, jr., 6-3, F; Samuel Same, jr., 6-5, F.

Hutchinson

Coach: Garrett Robertson, jr., 5-10, G; Nic Lange, jr., 6-5, F; Kinser Newquist, sr., 5-10, G; Matt Whitt, sr., 6-0, G; Dauntay King, jr., 5-10, G; Khalil Mendoza, sr., 6-4, F; Titan Heneha, jr., 5-10, G; Bradyn Rodriguez, jr., 6-0, G.

Maize

Coach: Chris Grill, 13th season. 2021 record: 23-2. Players to watch: Kyle Grill, sr., 6-6, G; Avery Johsnon, jr., 6-3, G; Jaden Gustafson, sr,. 6-4, F; Mason Belcher, sr., 6-7, F.

Maize South

Coach: Joe Jackson, second season. 2021 record: 10-11. Players to watch: Isaiah Atwater, jr., 5-10, G; Owen Clyne, sr., 6-2, F; Jeron Askren, so., 6-3, F; Michael Kates, so., 5-10, G; Shea Seals, sr., 6-2, G; Tory Homan, so., 6-7, F; Deven Butler, so., 6-3, G; Tatum Steinhoff, jr., 5-11, G; Hayes Woodard, sr., 6-0, G; Brady Ingram, jr,. 6-2, F.

Newton

Coach: Andy Preston, fifth season. 2021 record: 2-19. Players to watch: Dylan Petz, sr., 6-0, G; Camden Carr, jr., 5-10, G; Tanner Dorrell, sr., 6-1, G; Joe Slechta, sr., 6-3, F; Jayden Woods, jr., 6-2, F; Caleb Anderson, sr., 5-10, G; Colby Gomez, so., 6-1, G; Justin Zerger, so., 6-2, F; Ashton Castro, jr., 6-4, F; Diontay Kernal, fr., 6-1, G; Nick Ruth, so., 6-5, F; Ezra Entz, jr., 5-10, G.

Girls

Campus

Coach: Robbie Wright, second season. 2021 record: 4-17. Players to watch: Tya Tindall, sr., 5-6, G; Sadie Hubbard, sr., 5-8, F; Kara Smith, sr., 5-7, G; Analysia Morales, sr., 5-6, G; Bre Tillemans, so., 5-7, F; Brylie Laake, jr., 5-8, F; Claire Jones, sr., 5-9, F; Tristin Smith, sr., 5-6, G; Lulu Thomas, sr., 5-6, G.

Derby

Coach: Daniel Harrison, first season. 2021 record: 18-5. Players to watch: Maryn Archer, jr., 5-9, G; Addy Brown, jr., 6-3, F; Tatum Boettjer, sr., 6-4, F; Jada Hopson, sr., 5-8, G; Charis Yager, sr., 6-0, F; Naomi White, so., 5-9, G; Destiny Smith, so., 5-7, G; Bella Karel, sr., 5-5, G; Jaden Wilson, so., 5-11, F; Kyler Demol, so., 5-10, F; Madison Smith, so., 5-8, G; Avery Kelly, so., 5-11, F.

Hutchinson

Coach: Harlie Wilson, sr., 5-7, G; Jayci Moriasi, sr., 5-6, F; Mya Thompson, jr., 6-0, F; Grayci Keeler, sr., 5-5, G; Libby Jackson, jr., G; Hannah Ames, jr., 6-0, F; Aliyah Green, fr., 6-1, F; Grace Posch, fr., 5-6, G.

Maize

Coach: Jerrod Handy, 13th season. 2021 record: 18-3. Players to watch: Kyla Frenchers, sr., 5-5, G; Brekkyn Pierce, jr., 5-6, G; Jade Martinez, jr., 5-7, G; Madison Lambert, jr., 5-8, G.

Maize South

Coach: Ben Hamilton, fifth season. 2021 record: 18-5. Players to watch: Avery Lowe, jr., 6-3, F; Isis Sanders, sr., 5-8, G; Jenna Uehling, sr., 5-9, G; Alexa Davison, sr., 5-6, G; Piper McCann, jr., 5-5, G; Maci Kratzer, jr., 5-11, F; Ava Howie, so., 5-10, F; Keiran Burke, sr., 5-6, F; Sophie Hurley, so., 5-6, G; Peyton Warren, sr., 5-10, F.

Newton

Coach: Tavis Leake, first season. 2021 record: 2-19. Players to watch: Olivia Antonowich, jr., 5-5, G; Abigail Koontz, so., 5-2, G; Hayley Loewen, sr., 5-7, F; Camryn Entz, jr., 5-6, F; Alexis Epp, sr., 5-6, F; Gracie Hendrickson, jr., 5-5, G; Piper Seidl, jr., 5-5, G; Alexia Hernandez, jr., 5-6, F; Natalie Jones, so., 5-7, F; Amaree Henderson, fr., 5-10, G; Tatum Suderman, fr., 5-6, G; Mikayla Powell, fr., 5-6, G.

AV-CTL Division II basketball preview

Boys

Andover

Coach: Martin Shetlar, fifth season. 2021 record: 19-3. Players to watch: B.J. Redic, jr., 6-2, F; Eli Shetlar, jr., 6-5, G; Brady Strausz, jr., 6-2, G; Chris Harris, jr., 6-7, F; Tayton Klein, sr., 6-0, G.

Andover Central

Coach: Tyler Richardson, second season. 2021 record: 6-11. Players to watch: Skyler Clevenger, sr., 6-1, G; Brain Perry, jr., 6-4, F; Max Holcomb, sr., 6-3, F; Kobe Smith, jr., 6-1, G; Omar Alsmadi, jr., 6-9, F; Chance Gulley, jr., 6-1, G; Cole Newfarmer, so., 6-1, G; Adam Ray, sr., 6-3, F.

Eisenhower

Coach: Steve Blue, 11th season. 2021 record: 6-16. Players to watch: Cade Friend, sr., 6-2, G; Jason McCarty, sr., 6-0, G; Owen Rush, sr., 6-0, G; Trey Omli, sr., 6-3, F; Caleb Conyers, sr., 6-2, F; Carson Roy, jr., 5-9, G; Logan Libel, jr., 6-1, G; Nathan Purkey, jr., 6-2, F; James Rackley, sr,. 6-2, F.

Goddard

Coach: Lee Baldwin, first season. 2021 record: 1-20. Players to watch: Mason Lubbers, sr., 6-0, G; Ryan Bay, jr., 6-3, F; Seth Wilhelm, sr., 6-1, G; Gabe Villegas, sr., 5-9, G; Jake Jasnoski, so., 6-3, F; Nick Rogers, so., 5-9, G; Mason Healy, so., 5-9, G.

Valley Center

Coach: Ty Unrau, seventh season. 2021 record: 16-6. Players to watch: Noah Simmons, sr., 6-8, F; Kade Wilson, sr., 5-8, G; Davin Schmelzle, sr., 6-2, F; Dale Petrie, sr., 5-7, G; Sam Kemp, so., 5-11, G.

Girls

Andover

Coach: Seth Anderson, third season. 2021 record: 9-13. Players to watch: Brooke Walker, so., 5-7, G; Kylie Forney, sr., 5-9, F; Brooke Eby, sr., 5-11, F.

Andover Central

Coach: Stana Jefferson, 13th season. 2021 record: 24-1. Players to watch: Brittany Harshaw, sr., 6-0, F; Ellie Stearns, sr., 5-8, G; Maddie Amekporfor, jr., 5-11, F; Brayden Wheatley, sr., 5-4, G; Kellyn Rogers, sr., 5-4, G; Carly Parker, sr., 5-8, F.

Eisenhower

Coach: Matt Brumley, third season. 2021 record: 15-6. Players to watch: Addison Verbeck, jr., 5-7, G; Taylor Burkholder, jr., 5-7, G;

Goddard

Coach: Marcus James, second season. 2021 record: 7-14. Players to watch: Maycee James, sr., 5-9, G; Lauren Gordon, so., 5-11, F; Bailey Scoggin, sr., 5-8, F; Ashlynn Wcislo, sr., 5-7, F; Annie Scoggin, sr., 5-8, F; Reece Albin, so., 5-6, G; Marayah Coleman, fr., 6-2, F.

Valley Center

Coach: Trent Preheim, seventh season. 2021 record: 8-14. Players to watch: Anna Eldridge, sr., 5-8, F; Halle Brittain, sr., 5-3, G; Ali Coash, jr., 5-4, G; Maci George, jr., 5-4, G; Anna Oliverson, sr., 5-10, F; Rachel Edwards, jr., 5-2, G.

AV-CTL Division III basketball preview

Boys

Augusta

Coach: Ryan Petty, second season. 2021 record: 17-6. Players to watch: Kaden McDaniel, jr., 6-4, F; Morgan Livingston, sr., 6-1, G; Josh Burton, sr., 5-9, G; Gavin Kiser, so., 6-4, F; Cayden Highbarger, jr.; Sam Price, jr.; Marcus McClanahan, jr.; Logan Ruddle, so.; Isaiah Blackwell, so.; Logan Pfeifer, so.; L.J. Riggs, fr.

Buhler

Coach: Ryan Swanson, seventh season. 2021 record: 15-6. Players to watch: Jack Voth, jr., 6-5, F; Isaiah Hernandez, sr., 5-11, G; Grant Ricker, jr., 6-2, G; Dederick Willard-Trass, jr., 6-4, F; Wade Meyer, jr., 6-2, G; Ethan Stambaugh, jr., 5-11, G.

Circle

Coach: Bo Horyna, ninth season. 2021 record: 5-15. Players to watch: Luke McGinnis, sr., 5-9, G; D.J. Middleton, sr., 6-2, G; Trevor Cowman, jr., 6-2, F; Ethan Koehn, so., 6-2, F; Ty Smith, jr., 6-1, G; Brendan Galloway, sr., 6-3, F; Connor Chadwell, so., 5-11, G; Dylan Foes, jr., 5-9, G; Cole Glaves, so., 6-0, G; Daniel Webb, sr., 5-9, G.

El Dorado

Coach: Drew Culbertson, second season. 2021 record: 4-17. Players to watch: L.J. Berkstresser, jr., 5-10, G; Jaydon Sundgren, sr., 5-10, G; Jeremiah Kemboi, sr., 6-2, G; Barry Summers, jr., 6-2, F; Connor Clausing, sr., 6-5, F; Trip Baker, sr., 5-9, G; Gannon White, jr., 5-10, G; Logan Garner, so., 5-10, G; Cole Rickard, so., 6-1, F.

McPherson

Coach: Kurt Kinnamon, 27th season. 2021 record: 13-11. Players to watch: Seth Madron, sr., 6-1, G; Jayden Dukes, sr., 6-0, G (injured); Mason Miller, jr., 6-3, F; Sam Becker, jr., 6-3, F.

Winfield

Coach: Ben Ponce, fourth season. 2021 record: 2-18. Players to watch: Riley Yingling, sr., 6-0, G; Ar’mon Acosta, sr., 6-1, G; Kyan Towles, sr., 6-2, F; Ian McCauley, sr., 6-5, F; Kamron Moore, sr., 5-8, G; Trey Thiel, jr., 6-3, F; Julien Washington, sr., 6-0, G.

Girls

Augusta

Coach: Rainey Maloy, fourth season. 2021 record: 6-15. Players to watch: Ella Puckett, sr., 5-2, G; Allie Timberlake, sr., 5-9, F; Charlize Lichlyter, sr., 5-4, G; Kyra Carrell, sr., 5-6, F; Sydney Scott, sr., 5-11, F; Aspen Peterson, jr., 5-4, G; Kinleigh Haskell, jr., 5-2, G; Avery Williams, jr., 5-11, F.

Buhler

Coach: Sierra Michelstetter, second season. 2021 record: 4-17. Players to watch: Abby Yutzy, sr., 5-8, F; Maren Lackey, sr., 5-5, G; Taryn Horning, jr., 5-1, G; Caylin Seely, jr., 5-7, G; Makenna Siemens, so., 5-5, G; Emmie Stallman, so., 5-9, F; Ava Combs, so., 5-6, G.

Circle

Coach: Brain Henry, 16th season. 2021 record: 14-6. Players to watch: Erin Johnson, sr., 5-8, F; Abi Shaults, sr., 5-6, G; Adie White, sr., 5-6, G; Delaynie Dennison, sr., 5-10, F; Katie Coble, jr., 5-7, G; Rylee Parish, sr., 5-8, G; McKenzie Seivley, sr., 5-6, G; Mia Fox, jr., 6-0, F.

El Dorado

Coach: Julie Jones, second season. 2021 record: 0-19. Players to watch: Presley Johnson, sr., 5-6, F; Regan Latey, sr., 5-8, F; Macy Parsons, jr., 5-4, G; Gibby Baker, jr., 5-4, G; Sydney Scholes, jr., 5-8, F; Trinity Motter, so., 5-3, G; Keylee Faudere, so., 5-8, G.

McPherson

Coach: Chris Strathman, 17th season. 2021 record: 21-4. Players to watch: Peyton Howard, sr., 5-9, F; Lauren Labertew, sr., 5-6, G; Cameron Pelzel, sr., 5-8, F; Ella Schmid, sr., 5-5, G; Emily Whorton, sr., 5-8, G; Alexis Dukes, jr., 5-8, F; Ella Buschbom, jr., 5-7, F; Karter Alvord, so., 5-8, F; Chloe Clevenger, jr., 5-4, G; Madison Moors, so., 5-8, G; Reanna Eilrich, so., 5-9, F; Jayla McLeod, so., 5-9, F; Alex Romero, so., 5-5, G.

Winfield

Coach: Jason VenJohn, 10th season. 2021 record: 11-10. Players to watch: Aleah Moree, so., 5-11, F; Nevaeh Green, sr., 6-0, F; Haley Sparks, sr.; Zee Witcher, sr.; Hailey Shelton, sr.; Anna Ross, sr.; Crosby Curtis, jr., 5-1, G; Zaria Driver, jr.

AV-CTL Division IV basketball preview

Boys

Andale

Coach: Jeff Buchanan, 16th season. 2021 record: 10-12. Players to watch: Jacksyn Potucek, sr., 5-11, G; Zach Winter, sr., 5-11, G; Wyatt Spexarth, jr., 6-3, G; Nathan Nemechek, sr., 6-3, F; Seth Reichenberger, sr., 6-3, F; Noah Bruce, jr., 6-3, F; Matthew Seiler, sr., 6-1, G; Beau Kerschen, sr., 6-4, F; Wes Deschner, sr., 6-2, G; Tegan Orth, jr., 5-9, G; Cody Parthemer, jr., 5-11, G.

Clearwater

Coach: Dustin Clevenger, 12th season. 2021 record: 9-13. Players to watch: Brett Gibbs, sr., 6-5, F; Mason Seiter, sr., 6-0, G; Trent Hastings, sr., 6-1, G; Cole Keesling, sr., 5-10, G.

Collegiate

Coach: Mitch Fiegel, 33rd season. 2021 record: 14-5. Players to watch: Jack Duarte, sr., 6-2, G; Wesley Fair, jr., 6-1, G; Charlie Dunne, sr., 5-10, G; Cameron Brown, sr., 6-3, G; Sam Augustin, sr., 6-1, F; Quentin Fair, jr., 6-1, G; Luke Ruffin, sr., 6-2, F; James Shackelford, so., 6-2, G; Brett Wetta, so., 6-2, G; Robbie Rasberry, so., 6-0, G; Asa Ahmad, so., 5-9, G; David Chege, fr., 6-6, F.

Mulvane

Coach: Mike Abasolo, seventh season. 2021 record: 16-5. Players to watch: Landon Coe, sr., 6-2, F; Mason Ellis, sr., 6-2, G; Kaiden Abasolo, so., 6-1, F; Ian Comer, sr,. 6-2, F; Aiden McKee, so., 5-10, G; Sam Westfall, sr., 5-8, G.

Rose Hill

Coach: Joshua Shirley, seventh season. 2021 record: 15-6. Players to watch: Adriel Smith, sr., 5-11, G; Kellan Simoneau, jr., 6-0, G; Xander Landrie, sr., 5-10, G.

Wellington

Coach: Joe Newman, fourth season. 2021 record: 6-13. Players to watch: Banks Hinshaw, jr., 6-2, G; Jack Wright, jr,. 6-4, F; Montel Tate, jr., 6-4, F; R.J. Clift, sr., 6-2, G; Korbin Jones, sr., 6-0, G; Cope Henry, jr., 6-1, G; Deitrek Gill, sr., 6-1, G; Logan Swingle, sr., 6-1, G; Keaton Hartman, jr., 5-11, G; Rylan Biles, sr., 5-7, G; Malachi Rogers, jr., 5-11, G.

Girls

Andale

Coach: Ted Anderson, seventh season. 2021 record: 18-6. Players to watch: McKenzie Fairchild, jr., 5-11, F; Camryn Winter, jr., 5-6, G; Kelli Wegerer, sr., 5-5, G; Annabeth Baalman, sr., 5-8, F; Jaley Eck, sr., 5-10, F; Madeline Schrandt, jr., 5-11, G; Grace Gorges, sr., 5-4, G; Jenna Kuepker, jr., 5-8, F; Kyrie Kerschen, jr., 5-7, G.

Clearwater

Coach: Casey Carlson, fourth season. 2021 record: 15-7. Players to watch: Carli Carlson, jr., 5-8, G; Elizabeth Tjaden, so., 5-10, G; Brooke Berlin, sr., 6-2, F; Laurel Streit, sr., 6-0, F; Taylee Hatton, sr., 5-10, G; Camryn Clevenger, jr., 5-9, F; Sydnee Cotham, sr., 5-7, G.

Collegiate

Coach: Brett Gunderson, fourth season. 2021 record: 9-11. Players to watch: Ellie Munds, sr., 5-4, G; Haley Allen, sr., 5-4, G; Katherine Grace, jr., 5-7, F; Erihana Vincent, jr., 6-0, F.

Mulvane

Coach: Kadee Carpenter, third season. 2021 record: 3-16. Players to watch: Teagan Garrison, so., 5-5, G; Karlie Kanaga, jr., 5-3, G; Kamryn Nolan, sr., 5-7, F; Ashley Young, so., 5-6, F; Lauren Young, jr., 5-10, F.

Rose Hill

Coach: Jenny Page, second season. 2021 record: 11-10. Players to watch: Jenna McCulloch, sr., 5-6, G; Alexia Struble, sr., 5-6, G; Makayla Kiser, jr., 5-10, F; Jessa Lee, jr., 5-7, G.

Wellington

Coach: Eric Adams, ninth season. 2021 record: 10-9. Players to watch: Ali Zeka, sr., 5-9, G; Airalyn Frame, sr., 5-7, G; Ashlyn Gerten, jr., G; Shiny Hughes, jr., 5-8, F; Valerie Norwood, fr., G.

Central Plains League basketball preview

Boys

Belle Plaine

Coach: Storm Scott, first season. 2021 record: 14-6. Players to watch: Brecken McGinnis, sr., 5-7, G; Isaac Bible, jr., 6-2, G; Isaiah Landreth, sr., 5-5, G; Colten Henning, jr., 6-1, G; Trenton Pierson, jr., 6-1, G; Parker Struve, sr., 6-5, F; Johney Miller, sr., 5-9, G.

Chaparral

Coach: Sloan Baker, first season. 2021 record: 8-12. Players to watch: Jackson Swartz, jr., 6-5, F; Kaden Harding, sr., 6-5, F; Alec Pfaff, sr., 6-4, F; Adrian Wootonn, jr., G; Wyatt Drouhard, sr., 6-1, F; Kye Gerdes, jr., 5-5, G.

Cheney

Coach: Linndy Frieden, second season. 2021 record: 20-3. Players to watch: Harrison Voth, sr., 6-1, G; Luke Grace, sr., 6-3, F; Harrison Middleton, sr,. 6-1, G; Rylan Doshier, sr., 6-2, F; Jackson Voth, so., 5-10, G; Quincy Thomas, sr., 6-1, G; Keegan O’Shea, sr., 6-0, G.

Conway Springs

Coach: Paul Lange, seventh season. 2021 record: 5-15. Players to watch: Izic Billups, sr., 6-2, G; Derrick Smith, sr., 5-9, G; Lance Pauly, sr., 6-3, F; Nash Johnsen, so., 6-6, F; Taylor Wykes, so., 6-2, G; Patrick Friess, sr., 6-3, F; Cade Howell, fr., 5-9, G; Isaac Winter, fr., 5-7, G; Grant Fisher, fr., 5-7, G.

Douglass

Coach: Matt Lawson, first season. 2021 record: 4-17. Players to watch: Jordan Stoffel, jr., 6-2, F; Brady Roberts, sr., 5-9, G; Konnor Kielhorn, jr., 6-3, F; Brock Stiner, so., 5-7, G.

Garden Plain

Coach: Antwan Seymore, third season. 2021 record: 12-7. Players to watch: Jaden Steirwalt, sr., 6-1, F; Collin Haukap, jr,. 5-9, G; Noah McGregor, jr,. 6-1, F; Luke Hillman, jr., 5-11, G; Andrew Bugner, sr., 6-2, F.

Independent

Coach: Tyler Keim, first season. 2021 record: 4-13. Players to watch: Christian Dean, jr., 6-1, G; Joseph Recalde-Phillips, jr., 6-1, G; Conar Harris, jr., 6-3, F; Grayson Jensen, so., 6-5, F; Sam Taylor, sr., 6-1, G; Leyton Merrill, jr., 6-4, F; Jay Whitaker, sr., 6-3, F; Griffin Ek, so., 6-3, F; Tatum Stalnaker, fr., 6-2, G.

Kingman

Coach: Drew Kraxner, first season. 2021 record: 5-13. Players to watch: Nolan Freund, jr., 5-11, G; Carter Helm, so., 5-9, G; Avrey Albright, jr., 5-11, G; Tristen Davidson, so., 6-2, F; Cole Watkins, sr., 6-3, F; Ty Birkenbaugh, jr., 5-9, G; Geoff Holloway, sr., 5-10, G; Michae Krehbiel, sr., 6-0, F; Chase Webster, so., 5-10, G; A.J. Weninger, sr., 5-10, G.

Medicine Lodge

Coach: Joe Dohrmann, second season. 2021 record: 11-10. Players to watch: Theron Wedel, sr., 6-1, G; Chance Winter, sr., 6-0, G; Grady Clouse, sr., 6-0, F; Carter Cunningham, so., 5-11, G; Keveon Ruiz, fr., 6-2, F; Jake Fisher, so., 5-10, F; Derrek Randels, so., 5-10, G; Dylan Holloway, sr., 6-3, F.

Trinity Academy

Coach: Josh May, first season. 2021 record: 18-4. Players to watch: Collin Rucker, sr., 5-10, G; Trey Buckner, sr., 5-11, G; Alex Kirsten-Westgard, sr., 6-4, F.

Girls

Belle Plaine

Coach: Brent Hilton, second season. 2021 record: 8-13. Players to watch: Alayna Mowdy, sr.; Gabby Lujan, so.; Victoria Karagianis, sr.; Kennedy Glover, sr.; Abbi Hilton, jr.; Madi Zimmerman, jr.; Maddy Talbot, so.; Emma George, sr.; Lainey Johnson, sr.

Chaparral

Coach: Leslie Gerber, first season. 2021 record: 13-7. Players to watch: Matte Swartz, sr., 6-0, F; Rhyan Marshall, sr., 5-2, G; Haley Kangas, jr., 5-2, G; Gillian Struble, sr., 5-5, F.

Cheney

Coach: Sarah McCormick, first season. 2021 record: 25-0. Players to watch: Brynn McCormick, sr., 5-7, G; Brooklyn Wewe, sr., 5-6, G; Korri Lies, sr., 5-6, G; Campbell Hague, jr., 6-2, F; Leah Durr, jr., 6-0, F; Lacy Leuhrs, sr., 5-11, F; Olivia Albers, sr., 5-11, F.

Conway Springs

Coach: Sheri Mercer, second season. 2021 record: 4-17. Players to watch: Loren May, sr., G; Caitlyn May, jr., 5-7, G; Katelyn Koester, jr., 5-7, F; Ally Lange, sr., 5-5, G; Melissa Ebenkamp, so., 5-3, G; Haylee Osner, so., 5-4, G; Olivia Lange, so., 5-7, G.

Douglass

Coach: Daniel Jantz, third season. 2021 record: 5-13. Players to watch: Rebecca Hajdukovich, jr., 5-10, G; Lauren Henderson, sr., 5-8, F; Hayleigh Waggoner, so., 5-7, G; Emily Born, so., 5-5, G; Kennedy Bergsten, so., 5-10, F; Joslyn DeLano, jr., 5-5, G; Avery Roberts, jr., 5-9, G; Mariah Barkus, so., 5-9, G; Alexsis Barkus, fr., 5-10, G.

Garden Plain

Coach: Kody Kasselman, ninth season. 2021 record: 17-6. Players to watch: Brooke Hammond, sr., 5-8, G; Madelyn Rolfs, jr., 5-5, G; Naomi Dooley, sr., 5-9, F; Sydney Puetz, jr., 5-4, G; Celia Puetz, jr., 5-6, G; Carly Hitt, sr., G; Molly Zoglman, jr., G.

Independent

Coach: Chris Porter, fifth season. 2021 record: 14-8. Players to watch: Megan Skinner, sr., 5-10, F; Grace Martin, sr., 5-8, G; Claire Sturm, sr., 6-1, F; Alexi Shadid, fr., 5-7, G; Grace Hong, fr., 5-8, G.

Kingman

Coach: Craig Zoeller, first season. 2021 record: 4-15. Players to watch: Emma Parsons, sr.; Kayla Belt, sr.; Alex Schreiner, sr.; Payton Waldschmidt, sr.; Aly Hageman, sr.

Trinity Academy

Coach: Terence Phox, first season. 2021 record: 14-7. Players to watch: Aubrey Winter, sr., 5-11, F; Megan Hedstrom, sr., 5-7, G; Bethany Pannell, so., 5-8, F; Kourtney Koster, jr., 5-8, G; Annie Duerkson, so., 5-5, G.

Central Kansas League basketball preview

Boys

Halstead

Coach: Chris Santoya, first season. 2021 record: 0-20. Players to watch: Jackson Swift, sr., 5-11, G; Connor Boyd, sr., 6-4, F; Spencer Johnson, jr., 6-6, F; Dylan McDonald, so., 5-10, G; Adler Davison, jr., 5-10, G; Owen Farmer, so., 5-7, G; Braxton Creed, fr., 5-9, G; Kohen Corona, fr., 5-9, G.

Haven

Coach: Lonnie Paramore, 14th season. 2021 record: 17-6. Players to watch: Dalton Schrag, sr., 6-5, F; Zeke Kraft, sr., 5-11, G; Treyton Yoder, sr., 5-10, G; D.J. Miller, jr., 6-2, F; Brant Sipe, jr., 6-2, F.

Hesston

Coach: Greg Raleigh, 12th season. 2021 record: 23-1. Players to watch: Cason Richardson, sr., 6-3, G (injured); Brayden Schilling, sr., 6-6, F; Nick Arnold, sr., 6-2, G; Ty Schroeder, sr., 6-3, G; Jake Proctor, jr., 6-3, G; Matt Waltner, sr., 6-0, G; Nathan Adams, sr., 6-3, F; Max Werner, sr., 6-2, F.

Hillsboro

Coach: Darrel Knoll, 34th season. 2021 record: 23-3. Players to watch: Grayson Ratzlaff, sr., 6-7, F; Matthew Potucek, sr., 6-2, G; Brekyn Ratzlaff, jr., 6-1, G; Frank Wichert, sr., 6-1, G; Duncan Duell, sr., 6-0, F; Jaxxon Hanschu, sr., 5-11, F; Tyson Plenert, jr., 6-0, G; Jacob Thiessen, jr., 6-3, F.Lyons

Coach: Brain Friess, 21st season. 2021 record: 15-5. Players to watch: Dawson Stover, sr., 6-4, F; Cade Crawford, sr., 6-3, G; Carl Clark, sr., 5-10, G; Kayston Cox, jr., 5-10, G; Wyatt Showalter, sr., 6-1, F; Brain Bernhardt, sr., 5-8, G; Eric Diaz, sr., 5-8, G; Hayden Laymon, sr., 5-11, F; Taylor Campbell, so., 6-1, G.

Smoky Valley

Coach: Doug Schneider, 11th season. 2021 record: 7-13. Players to watch: Haven Lysell-Stewart, sr., 6-3, F; Lukas Apel, sr., 5-9, G; Trayton Miller, sr,. 6-1, G; Kade Blanchat, jr., 6-3, F; Vincent Pickering, jr., 6-0, G; Karson Pihl, jr., 5-10, G.

Girls

Halstead

Coach: Derek Schutte, 10th season. 2021 record: 20-4. Players to watch: Dominique Schutte, so., 5-10, G; Leah Weber, sr., 5-4, G; Taylor Wagner, sr., 5-6, G; Clara Myers, jr., 5-5, G; Lauren Wilson, so., 5-2, G; Dalaina Schutte, fr., 5-7, G; Kacie Young, fr., 5-5, G.

Haven

Coach: Dwight Roper, 26th season. 2021 record: 8-14. Players to watch: Reese Roper, sr., 5-7, G; BrieAnn Brawner, sr., G; Kinley Jacques, jr., G; Melissa Myers, sr., G; Carlee Bland, jr., F; Kenzie Schmidt, jr., F; Amie Yoder, sr., F; Sadie Estill, so., 5-10, F; Sienna DeFrain, fr., G; Kennedy Hazell, so., F.

Hesston

Coach: Matt Richardson, 16th season. 2021 record: 15-7. Players to watch: Caryn Yoder, sr., 5-5, G; Anna Humphreys, jr., 5-8, G; Katie Kueker, sr., 6-0, F; Harley Ferralez, sr., 5-7, G; Sydney Kaiser, jr., 5-7, G; Carley Bartell, jr., 5-8, F; Kierra Funk, jr., 5-8, F; Gillian Lais, jr., 5-9, F; Justice Large, so., 5-9, F; Kendall Brueggen, fr., 5-8, G; Abby Proctor, fr., 5-9, F; Kaycee Mason, fr., 5-8, G; Tyrianna Bridges, fr,. 5-6, G.

Hillsboro

Coach: Nathan Hiebert, 15th season. 2021 record: 19-4. Players to watch: Zaylee Werth, so., 6-0, G; Emersyn Funk, sr., F; Sammie Saunders, sr., 5-9, G; Reese Hefley, sr., G; Savannah Shahan, so., 5-11, F.

Lyons

Coach: B.J. Smith, third season. 2021 record: 3-16. Players to watch: Caitlyn Belote, jr., 5-9, F; Janessa Jaime, sr., 5-6, G; Yamyle Ramirez, jr., 5-7, G; Lizeth Valenzuela, sr., 5-6, G; Natascha Jaime, jr., 5-7, F; Sarahy Carrera, jr., 5-4, G; Neveah Boyd, jr., 5-8, F; Sarai Recendiz, sr., 5-6, G.

Nickerson

Coach: Jon McLean, fifth season. 2021 record: 18-4. Players to watch: Ava Jones, jr., 6-2, F; Josie McLean, jr., 5-8, G; Kieryn Ontjes, sr., 5-6, G; Alexis Allen, sr., 5-6, G; Destiny Ponds, so., 5-6, G; Kalyse Abernathy, so., 5-9, F; Ayla Ontjes, so., 5-3, G.

Smoky Valley

Coach: Jason Drouillard, first season. 2021 record: 13-8. Players to watch: Adrian Hazelwood, so., 5-7, G; Breanna Priddy, sr., 5-9, F; Abby Rose, sr., 6-0, F; Avery VanDerWege, sr., 5-5, G; Keira Mullen, so., 5-5, G; Gracie Lambert, sr., 5-7, G; Tinley Scott, so., 5-7, F; Karee Adam, jr., 5-3, G; Kat Blanchat, fr., 5-10, F.

Other area basketball preview

Boys

Attica

Coach: Monte Miller, first season. 2021 record: 18-5. Players to watch: Xander Newberry, sr., 6-0, G; Cooper Traffas, sr., 6-1, F; Conor Harnden, jr., 5-10, G; Colter McDaniel, so., 5-11, G; Adam Blanchat, sr., 5-10, G; Noah Loreg, jr., 5-11, G.

Berean Academy

Coach: Lewis Wiebe, 28th season. 2021 record: 19-3. Players to watch: Austin Thiessen, sr., 6-4, F; Creighton Kukula, jr., 6-3, F.

Burden-Central

Coach: Austin Filtingberger, second season. 2021 record: 6-15. Players to watch: Jace Wunderlich, so., 5-9, G; Nocona Hamilton, jr., 5-10, G; Hunter O’Neil, so., 6-2, F; Ben Long, so., 5-11, G; Russ Smith, so., 5-11, G.

Caldwell

Coach: Trenton Neal, first season. 2021 record: 8-7. Players to watch: Keiondre Smith, jr., 6-0, G; Tegean Thompson, jr., 5-11, G; Jackson Rinsley, so., 5-7, G; Dawson Bristor, sr., 5-7, G; Brody Perkins, sr., 5-8, G; Matrix Eames, so., 6-2, F; Christopher Clark, jr., 6-3, F.

Cedar Vale-Dexter

Coach: K.B. Criss, sixth season. 2021 record: 14-8. Players to watch: Cole Clark, sr., 6-0, G; Xavier Strong, jr., 6-4, F; Caden Woods, jr., 6-2, G; Brayden Henderson, so., 6-3, F; Devonte Harris, so., 6-4, F; Cody Waters, sr., 5-8, G; Gonzalo Rodriguez, sr,. 6-3, F; Fernando Allen, sr., 6-5, F.

Goessel

Coach: Curtis Guhr, 11th season. 2021 record: 14-7. Players to watch: Skyler Wuest, sr., 6-1, G; Caiden Duerksen, sr., 6-3, F; Jacob Schrag, sr., 5-11, G; Kacen Smith, jr., 5-7, G.

Hutchinson Central Christian

Coach: Adam Clark, 27th season. 2021 record: 13-8. Players to watch: Jack Losew, sr., 6-0, G; Drew Yoder, jr., 6-2, F; David Weis, sr., 5-11, G; Emilio Ibarra, so., 5-10, G; Josh Miller, jr., 6-0, F; Jake Lambert, so., 5-6, G; Hudson Clark, so., 5-9, G; Justus Huff, so., 6-0, F.

Hutchinson Trinity

Coach: Mark Powell, third season. 2021 record: 15-8. Players to watch: Blake Hammeke, jr., 5-10, G; Truman Westhoff, sr., 6-3, F; Aidan Armour, jr., 6-1, F; Eric Armour, so., 6-0, G; Andrew Neal, jr., 5-10, G; Isaiah Suter-Tan, so., 5-9, F; Samuel Suter-Tan, so., 5-10, F; Ezekiel Suter, so., 5-10, G.

Little River

Coach: Erik Base, first season. 2021 record: 22-2. Players to watch: Braxton Lafferty, jr., 6-0, G; Rylan Konen, jr., 6-2, F; Dalton Mantz, jr., 5-10, G; Ty Herzog, sr., 6-1, F; Andrew Smith, so., 6-2, F; Corbin herbst, jr., 5-8, G; Treyton Olander, jr., 6-0, F; Gabe Walton, jr., 5-10, G.

Moundridge

Coach: Vance Unrau, 35th season. 2021 record: 14-8. Players to watch: Landon Kaufman, jr., 5-9, G; Logan Churchill, jr., 6-6, F; Joseph Schrag, sr., 5-9, G; Garrett Doherty, sr., 5-8, G; Ethan Brandewiede, sr., 6-1, F; Joseph Lane, sr., 5-9, G; Alec Huddle, jr., 6-1, F.

Oxford

Coach: Kyle Green, 16th season. 2021 record: 4-11. Players to watch: Peyton Rush, jr., 6-2, F; Kyan Morris, jr., 6-0, G; Hayden Ruyle, jr., 6-0, G; Logan McLain, jr., 6-0, G; Dylan Hofmeier, sr., 6-1, F; Colby Hammond, jr., 6-0, G; Cayden Carpenter, so., 6-3, F.

Sedan

Coach: Lance Jeffers, eighth season. 2021 record: 15-5. Players to watch: Dameion Hatten, sr., 6-2, G; Lyndon Sears, so., 5-8, G; Jeremiah Prince, so., 5-8, G; Koda Blankinship, jr., 6-2, F; Isaiah Smilko, jr., 5-8, G; Keaton Dickens, sr., 6-0, G.

Sedgwick

Coach: Darren Crumrine, 28th season. 2021 record: 11-9. Players to watch: Lance Hoffsommer, sr., 6-4, G; Ryan Stucky, sr., 5-10, G; Connor Tillman, sr., 6-2, F; Sam Culp, sr., 6-4, F (injured); Jordan Hansen, sr,. 6-0, G; Blake Huebert, sr., 5-10, G; Christian Brown, jr., 5-11, F; Westyn Anderson, jr., 5-7, G; Jeff Nold, so., 6-2, F; Jackson Scarlett, so., 6-0, G; Koen Werner, so., 6-1, F.

Stafford

Coach: Cole Smith, second season. 2021 record: 5-15. Players to watch: Dakota Rodriguez, jr., 6-0, G; Josh Hildebrand, jr., 6-5, F; Ashton Harter, jr., 6-0, F; Colson Minks, jr., 5-8, G; Tai Hildebrand, sr., 5-8, G; Shawn Sheets, sr., 6-1, G; Jimi Oleson, so., 5-10, G; Brody Kerschenske, so., 6-4, F; Bryant Burns, sr., 6-1, F.

West Elk

Coach: Dave Miller, 16th season. 2021 record: 13-6. Players to watch: Wesley Young, sr., 6-5, F; Jarrett Wilson, jr., 6-2, F; Dustin Montgomery, jr., 5-7, G; Tate Stewart, jr., 5-8, G; Eli Denton, jr., 5-10, F; Colin Wilson, sr., 5-10, G; Blade Kenyon, sr., 5-11, G; Brock Cook, sr., 6-2, F; Garrett Toon, sr., 6-2, F.

Wichita Classical

Coach: Tim Dolloff, seventh season. 2021 record: 18-4. Players to watch: Jordy Dolloff, jr., 6-0, G; Brett Buckingham, jr., 6-0, G; T.J. Logan, jr., 6-0, G; Carter Sinclair, jr., 6-4, F; Max Kice, sr., 6-3, F.

Girls

Berean Academy

Coach: Kristin Wiebe, 17th season. 2021 record: 16-7. Players to watch: Sally Wine, sr., 5-9, F; Lillie Veer, jr., 5-7, G; Leah Mullins, jr., 6-1, F; Tayton Smith, jr,. 6-0, F; Alexa Timken, jr., 5-5, G; Kelsey Koontz, jr,. 5-9, F; Flora Morgan, so., G; Avery Wiebe, so., G.

Cedar Vale-Dexter

Coach: Eric Swanson, first season. 2021 record: 3-13. Players to watch: Rae McAdam, sr., 5-7, F; Kaitlynn Anderson, sr., 5-7, G; Riley Schalk, so., 5-9, F; Haleigh Rainbolt, jr., 5-4, G; Bridgette Lawson, sr., 5-4, G; Edee Boatman, fr., 5-3, G; Kylee Bragg, fr., 5-5, F.

Cunningham

Coach: Steve Coleman, first season. 2021 record: 22-3. Players to watch: Ellie McGuire, fr.; Matilyn Jump, so.; Maranda Lohrke, so.; Hannah Ellis, jr., 5-7, F; Alice Huelskamp, jr., 5-5, G.

Goessel

Coach: Ryan Hoopes, 15th season. 2021 record: 6-15. Players to watch: Kaleigh Guhr, sr., 5-3, G; Lyna Lerhman, sr., 5-6, F; Rachael Zogleman, sr., 5-7, G; Emily Flaming, sr., 5-7, F; Jaicee Griffin, so., 5-8, F; Braylyn Hoopes, so., 5-5, G; Cheyenne Sawyer, so., 5-5, G; Riley Graber, jr., 5-7, G.

Hutchinson Central Christian

Coach: D.J. Kauffman, third season. 2021 record: 16-5. Players to watch: Kaylee Kauffman, jr., 5-4, G; Aly Lambert, sr., 6-1, F; Samantha Ramsey, sr., 6-0, F; Leia Shank, sr., 5-11, F; Anna Lambert, fr,. 5-8, G; Belle Barnett, fr., 5-7, G; Allison Bateman, jr., 5-10, F.

Inman

Coach: Megan Heckel, first season. 2021 record: 8-12. Players to watch: Kadence Welch, jr., 5-8, F; Maci Neufeld, jr., 5-7, G; Hannah Martisko, sr., 6-0, F; Fiona McLain, sr., 5-7, G; Taylor Thiessen, sr., 5-8, F; Madelyn Brunk, so., 5-4, G; Taelyn Friesen, so., 5-3, G; Kambrey Woods, so., 5-8, G.

Little River

Coach: Brent Clark, second season. 2021 record: 20-4. Players to watch: Lily Boughfman, sr., 6-1, F; Aubrey Olander, so., 6-0, F; Alaina Eck, so., 5-4, G; Mekenzie Renken, sr., 5-8, G; Amaya Sneath, sr., 5-7, G; Courtney Stansbury, jr., 5-8, F; Victoria Norez, jr., 5-4, G; Raelynn Welsh, sr., 5-9, F; Ashley Stephenson, so., 5-7, G; Elsie Boughfman, fr., 5-9, F; Chenzie DeBaere, fr., 5-6, G.

Marion

Coach: Jason Hett, third season. 2021 record: 1-19. Players to watch: Jayden May, sr., 5-5, G; Grace Hett, so., 5-4, G; Grayce Tankersley, sr., 5-4, G; Calli Burkholder, jr., 5-4, G; Kenna Wesner, fr., 5-7, F; Tessa Mendoza, so., 5-5, G; Gabby Newell, so., 5-6, F; Erin Regnier, fr., G.

McPherson Elyria Christian

Coach: Greg Fields, ninth season. 2021 record: Kylee Penner, sr., 5-8, F; KiLynn Starburg, sr., 5-10, F; Olivia Clark, sr., 5-6, G; Ryland Hawkinson, jr., 5-9, G; Allie Stone, jr., 5-5, G; Alexus Swenson, jr., 5-3, G; Macy Reiff, so., 5-5, G; Hannah Froese, sr., 5-9, F; Julia Allen, so., 5-7, G; Carlie Joe Rohaus, fr., 5-8, F.

Moundridge

Coach: Kaleigh Huxman, first season. 2021 record: 18-6. Players to watch: Kate Eichelberger, sr., 6-1, F; Kindall Elmore, jr., 5-5, G; Emily Durst, jr., 5-4, G; Aubree Durse, jr., 5-5, G; Emma Blough, sr., 5-9, F; Kaelyn Wedel, so., 5-9, F; Hannah Schrag, jr., 5-7, G; Reese Schmidt, jr., 5-10, F.

Oxford

Coach: Josh Sipes, third season. 2021 record: Lauren Payne, sr., 5-5, F; Liberty Kies, jr., 5-5, G; Lily Kopfer, sr., 5-5, G; Magdalena Gardea, sr., 5-5, G; Treva Williams, jr., 5-6, F; Yasmin Gardea, fr., 5-5, G; Mya Denning-Johnson, so., 5-5, G.

Pratt Skyline

Coach: Chris Sanders, first season. 2021 record: 9-13. Players to watch: Kady Anschutz, jr,. 5-5, G; Presli Harts, jr., 6-0, F; Kory Anschutz, fr., 5-6, G; Ashley Spease, fr., 5-9, F; Tracy Nation, jr., 5-3, G; Monika Castillo, jr., 5-10, F; Brylie Ackerman, fr., 5-9, F; Cory Hampton, fr., 5-6, G.Pretty Prairie

Coach: Scott Goering, fourth season. 2021 record: 18-4. Players to watch: McKenna Vogl, sr., 5-11, F; Jorah Harbaugh, sr., 5-5, G; Bailey Young, jr,. 5-9, G; Trinity Kruse, jr., 5-5, G; Aubrey Young, sr., 5-7, G; Abigail White, sr., 5-5, G; Emma Hendrickson, jr., 5-8, F; Grace Webster, sr., 5-10, F; Joley Harbaugh, so., 5-5, G.

Remington

Coach: Maddijo Kennedy, fourth season. 2021 record: 3-14. Players to watch: Kaleigh O’Brien, jr., 5-10, G; Lilly Hilgenfelt, sr,. 5-11, F; Emily Wedel, sr., 5-4, G; Karoline Johnson, so., 5-4, G; Bri Hochstetler, so., 5-8, G; Ellie Van Zelfden, sr., 5-10, F; Aja Spencer, so., 5-9, G; Missy Hayes, jr., 5-5, G; Kara Sommers, so., 5-8, F; Annie Entz, fr., 5-5, G.

Sedan

Coach: Lance Jeffers, 16th season. 2021 record: 16-6. Players to watch: Landrea Sears, sr., 5-2, G; Jaci Cumings, jr., 5-8, F; Anna Spradling, sr., 5-2, G; Madi Hurt, jr., 5-6, F; Madison Holt, jr., 5-5, G; Melody Holt, jr., 5-4, G; Ashley Kunath, jr., 5-6, F.

Sedgwick

Coach: Aaron Stucky, 12th season. 2021 record: 10-11. Players to watch: Logan Stucky, so., 5-3, G; Alexa Scarlett, sr., 5-7, G; Hailey Altwill, sr., 5-3, G; Addie Fitch, jr., 5-8, F; Anessa Croxton, jr., 5-8, F; Gaby Petersen, fr., 5-3, G.

Stafford

Coach: Courtney Deyoe, second season. 2021 record: 4-16. Players to watch: Lexi Morgan, sr.; Trista Shelton, jr.; Taylor Denio, so.; Maria Abad Cebrian, jr.; Erika Green, jr.; Chloe Lauridsen, sr.; Taryn Reed, fr.; Idali Loya, fr.; Pamita Charukamnoetkanok, so.

West Elk

Coach: Dave Miller, sixth season. 2021 record: 12-6. Players to watch: Molly McClendon, jr., 5-10, G; Josie Ware, sr., 5-6, G; Hannah Whetstone, sr., 5-11, F; Natalie Harshman, sr., 5-3, G; Lakin Wiseman, jr., 5-5, G; Kodi Harshman, so., 5-4, G; Makaila Gillespie, so., 5-8, F.

Wichita Classical

Coach: Justin Kenas, second season. 2021 record: 0-20. Players to watch: Ava Sweigart, jr., 5-9, G; Kate Zickafoose, so., 5-2, G; Flannery Black, so., 5-7, G; Greer Kice, fr., 5-11, F; Nevi Wilkey, fr., 5-9, F; Grace Brown, sr., 5-7, G; Addison Yost, fr., 5-4, G.

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