Topeka’s emerging players
Some of Topeka’s big stars had off nights Tuesday. King Sutton scored just 2 points in a foul-plagued game. Joe Berry produced just 3 in a low-scoring slug-fest at Emporia. But every game presents an opportunity for others to step…
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Continue ReadingSome of Topeka’s big stars had off nights Tuesday. King Sutton scored just 2 points in a foul-plagued game. Joe Berry produced just 3 in a low-scoring slug-fest at Emporia. But every game presents an opportunity for others to step into the spotlight. Here are some of Topeka’s emerging players:
Isiah Johnson, junior, Shawnee Heights:
Ken Darting has a veteran group at Shawnee Heights. But he needed someone to step forward as a leader, particularly on the perimeter. Johnson has definitely done that. He was consistently scoring in double figures. But since tournament week, he has gone to a different level. He started with 14 points on four three-pointers against Highland Park. Since then he’s scored 20 against Tonganoxie, 19 against Leavenworth and 20 Tuesday in the upset of Topeka West.
Ty Henry, sophomore, Seaman:
Seaman continues to try to find reliable components in this rebuilding season. Henry missed much of the middle of the season, but he’s finding his way back. On Tuesday, the 6-foot-3 sophomore scored 10 against Highland Park.
Mateo Hyman, sophomore, Seaman:
Another of the youngsters getting a ton of playing time at Seaman, Hyman busted out in last week’s win against Emporia last week, going 4-4 from deep and tallying 16 points. After scoring 5 against Manhattan, the 6-foot-1 sophomore bounced back with 11 against the talented guards of Highland Park.
Marque Wilkerson, junior, Topeka West:
Trevion Alexander’s production has dipped of late. Dre Durall is coming off the bench. Someone needed to step into the void for the Chargers. The 6-foot-2 junior Wilkerson has had several double-figure scoring outings this seasons, and has been a solid option.
Josh Williams, junior, Washburn Rural:
Coach Kevin Muff always seems to believe he should be getting more out of Williams. The junior stepped up big in a low-scoring grind at Emporia. On a night when the super-consistent Berry could manage just 3 points, Williams stepped up. He led Rural with 11 points, more than one-fourth of his team’s total scoring.