Class 6 Teams to Watch
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The Missouri State High School Activities Association just came out with its class and district assignments on Friday, Dec. 11. For the first time, the state has added a sixth class for postseason competition. Prep Hoops Missouri held off on…
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Continue ReadingThe Missouri State High School Activities Association just came out with its class and district assignments on Friday, Dec. 11. For the first time, the state has added a sixth class for postseason competition. Prep Hoops Missouri held off on listing our players and teams to watch until the new assignments came out. Now, that they are here, we first take a look at the Class 6 teams to watch.
Blue Springs: The Wildcats are dominated with talented 2022s with 6’6″ guard Braden Appelhans Braden Appelhans 6'6" | SG Blue Springs | 2022 OH , 6’5″ football standout Ike Ezeogu Ike Ezeogu 6'5" | PF Blue Springs | 2022 State MO , 6’3″ guard Mike Harrison and 5’8″ guard Kyle Bruce Kyle Bruce 5'7" | PG Blue Springs | 2022 State MO . The top 2021 is 6’8″ forward Eli Wingert Eli Wingert 6'8" | PF Blue Springs | 2021 State MO .
Chaminade: The Red Devis return its 2022 dynamic duo of 6’10″ forward Tarris Reed, Jr. and 6’3″ guard Damien Mayo Damien Mayo 6'2" | SG Chaminade | 2022 State MO . Stepping into key roles are 6’2″ 2022 Nate Straughter Nate Straughter 6'3" | SG Chaminade | 2022 State MO , 6’0″ 2023 point guard B.J. Ward B.J. Ward 6'0" | PG Chaminade | 2023 State MO and 6’7″ 2022 Filip Sinobad.
CBC: The Cadets have an excellent group of perimeter players with 5’9″ 2022 point guard Robert Martin, 6’5″ 2022 wings Larry Hughes, Jr and Mikhail Abdul-Hamid Mikhail Abdul-Hamid 6'5" | SG CBC | 2022 State MO as well as 6’4″ 2021 Illinois football recruit Chevy Brenson Chevy Brenson 6'3" | SG CBC | 2021 State MO .
Francis Howell: The Vikings are building around it’s Big Three of 6’10″ 2021 center Sam Thompson Sam Thompson 6'10" | PF Francis Howell | 2021 State MO and 2021 guards Sam Maddox Sam Maddox 5'10" | PG Francis Howell | 2021 State MO and Preston Fortner Preston Fortner 5'10" | PG Francis Howell | 2021 State MO .
Hazelwood Central: The Hawks are still yet to take the court, but they will have a talented crew with 6’7″ 2021 Western Illinois recruit Jonathan Dunn Jonathan Dunn 6'7" | PF Hazelwood Central | 2021 State MO along with 5’9″ 2022 point guard Tevin Gowins Tevin Gowins 5'9" | PG Hazelwood Central | 2022 State MO and 2021 wings Caleb Jones Caleb Jones 6'2" | SG Hazelwood Central | 2021 State MO and Kai Graham.
Jackson: A fixture in the SEMO area, the Indians have a strong frontcourt duo in 6’6″ 2022 Nick Wasilewski Nick Wasilewski 6'6" | PF Jackson | 2022 State MO and 6’8″ 2023 Clayton Ernst Clayton Ernst 6'8" | PF Jackson | 2023 State MO along with 6’2″ 2022 Quinn Scott and 6’3″ 2022 Elliott Cowell on the perimeter.
Kickapoo: The Chiefs have arguably the most talented team in the state with its four Division I players in 6’1 Missouri recruit Anton Brookshire Anton Brookshire 6'2" | PG Kickapoo | 2021 State #146 Nation MO , 6’1″ Missouri State recruit Isaac Haney Isaac Haney 6'1" | CG Kickapoo | 2021 State MO , 6’8″ Missouri recruit Trevon Brazile Trevon Brazile 6'8" | SF Kickapoo | 2021 State #213 Nation MO and 6’2″ guard Cam Liggins, who has Division I offers.
Liberty: The Blue Jays have a well-balanced unit with 6’5″ 2022 Bennett Stirtz, 6’2″ 2021 Javion Byers Javion Byers 6'2" | CG Liberty | 2021 State MO , 6’3″ 2022 Luke Stubbs Luke Stubbs 6'2" | SG Liberty | 2022 State MO , 6’6″ 2021 Kellen Goodwin and 6’2″ 2021 Javin Shaw. All five are viable scoring threats.
Nixa: The Eagles are talented across the board. Their backcourt features 6’3″ 2022 Devin Carroll Devin Carroll 6'3" | SG Fair Grove | 2022 State MO , 5’11″ 2021 T.J. Sorgenfrei, 6’2 2021 Kaleb Wofford Kaleb Wofford 6'3" | SG Nixa | 2021 State MO and 6’3’ 2023 Kael Combs Kael Combs 6'4" | SG Nixa | 2023 State MO . Up front, they have 6’6″ 2021 Jason Jones Jason Jones 6'6" | PF Nixa | 2021 State MO , 6’4″ 2022 Jarret Nelson and 6’7″ 2022 Colten Berry.
Park Hill: The Vikings are talented and athletic with 6’4″ 2021 Anthony Hall Anthony Hall 6'4" | SG Park Hill | 2021 State MO , 6’1″ 2021 Nyk Bryant, 6’3″ 2021 Christian Bradford Christian Bradford 6'2" | SG Park Hill | 2021 State MO , 2021 Andy Ashley and 6’2″ 2023 Marqueas Bell.
Rock Bridge: The Bruins qualified for the Class 5 state quarterfinals a year ago. The bring back on of the state’s top point guards in 5’10″ 2021 Xavier Sykes Xavier Sykes 5'9" | PG Rock Bridge | 2021 State MO .
Staley: A Class 5 Final Four team from a year ago, Staley has another strong group with 6’1″ 2023 point guard Kyan Evans Kyan Evans 6'2" | PG Staley | 2023 State MO , 6’6″ 2021 forward Jamaal Davis Jamaal Davis 6'6" | SF Staley | 2021 State MO , 6’2″ 2021 guard Kendrick Stone and 6’6″ 2023 forward Hayden Fish back in the fold.
A Few More to Watch: Battle, Fort Zumwalt North, Lee’s Summit, Marquette, North Kansas City, Park Hill South, Pattonville, Raytown, Republic, Truman, Webster Groves,