NE KS 2022s Ready to Lead
The 2022 class is highlighted by a Royal Valley trio that helped lead the Panthers to a 19-1 regular season. But there are some other really good sophomores that will be among the best players in the state next year.…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 class is highlighted by a Royal Valley trio that helped lead the Panthers to a 19-1 regular season. But there are some other really good sophomores that will be among the best players in the state next year.
Here are the Northeast Kansas 2022s Ready to Lead:
Nahcs Wahwassuck Nahcs Wahwassuck 6'5" | CG Royal Valley | 2022 State KS , sophomore, Royal Valley:
Wahwassuck has already been a leader for two years. He was a first-team all-leaguer as a freshman, and was one of the best players in the region as a sophomore. The 6-foot-4 floor general can do it all. He led the Panthers to a 19-1 regular season mark by scoring 16.6 points per game. But his game is well-rounded, and with his size, he’s a matchup nightmare. Look for Wahwassuck to be one of the state’s best players the next two seasons.
Brady Klotz, sophomore, Royal Valley:
The 6-foot-3 Klotz is ready to lead – ready to lead the Panthers to a state title. Teaming with sophomores Wahwassuck and Mason Thomas Mason Thomas 6'4" | SF Royal Valley | 2022 State KS and with junior Brevin Canady, the Panthers are as loaded for next year as any team in the state. Klotz tallied 10.6 points per game while cleaning up 7.2 rebounds for the Panthers. Klotz was tough come playoff time. He tallied 16 points in a win over Silver Lake and 12 in a bitter 44-43 loss to St. Marys in the sub-state final.
Drew Stutesman, sophomore, Madison:
Stutesman was a key contributor to the Bulldogs as a freshman, but he took a giant step forward in his second season. Even with some good older players on the Madison team, Stutesman grew into a leading role. He became a go-to guy for the third-rated team in the state, averaging 13.8 points and 7.3 boards en route to second team all-state honors.
Avery Gatzemeyer, sophomore, Valley Falls:
The 6-1 sophomore helped Valley Falls to a 16-6 record. The Dragons were knocked off by Centralia in the regional finals. Gatzemeyer had multiple 20-plus point games and finished with a 14.3 average. He had several games with three or more 3-pointers. The Dragons lose senior leader Tyler Lockhart, and will need Gatzemeyer to take another big step forward.
Damon Redeker, sophomore, Olpe:
Another sophomore who turned a great freshman season into a breakout campaign. He’s a stat-sheet stuffer and versatile for just 5-foot-11. He raised his average to 12.2 this year and will lead an Eagles team loaded with returners.
Trevor Quaney, sophomore, Burlingame:
The 6-foot-6 Quancey will be one of the leading bigs in northeast Kansas next year. He averaged 11.4 points and 9.0 boards after posting 7 and 7 as a freshman. Burlingame was 10-9 last season, but could make a big improvement with Quancey becoming even more dominant.
Cade Oliver, sophomore, Wabaunsee:
Oliver is 6-foot and plays a variety of roles for the Chargers. He has up-and-down scoring games. He averaged 11.4 points per game, but occasionally went for 20 or more. He can shoot from deep, but also has to play in the lane. Wabaunsee was just 8-12 last year and will need Oliver to lead more consistently if it will improve.
Brayden Henry, sophomore, Wetmore:
A 5-foot-11 guard, Henry averaged 14.0 points per contest. He drills it from beyond the arc and brings an all-around game for the Cardinals, with an occasional outburst like the 30 points he put up on Troy. Wetmore finished just 6-15. Henry will be called upon to lead the team’s growth.