NE KS Senior Guards: Faithful to the End
As senior seasons wind down, some teams aren’t winning as much as they would like. They aren’t ranked teams, getting a lot of exposure. So will have early exits. But here are a handful of seniors fighting to the bitter…
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Continue ReadingAs senior seasons wind down, some teams aren’t winning as much as they would like. They aren’t ranked teams, getting a lot of exposure. So will have early exits. But here are a handful of seniors fighting to the bitter end, making their schools very proud:
Hayden Bieling, Council Grove:
One of a few returning starters for the Braves, the 6-foot-1 guard has provided leadership and versatily from the guard spot. He’s an important rebounder and defender and is frequently good for 10-plus points.
Lafe Blevins, Doniphan West:
The veteran point guard has been a consistent scoring threat all season for the Mustangs. With only a couple of games in single-figures Blevins is a threat from deep, can penetrate and draws a lot of fouls. He put up 20 against Clifton-Clyde and 16 or more seven times.
Bray Davis, Riverside:
The 5-foot-9 guard got the season off to an incredible start 29 points in a shootout with Royal Valley. Next he put up 18 and 21 against Perry-Lecompton and Hiawatha, respectively. Davis has been an important member of the Cyclones since transferring from Troy.
Braden Heins, Northern Heights:
Northern Heights has fallen on hard times after going 18-4 a year ago. Heins was a key contributor to that success, but he’s having to lead a depleted squad in his senior campaign. Heins has been a warrior, rebounding, defending and handling the ball, all while trying to put up enough points to make the Wildcats competitive. In his last game out, the Wildcats got a win over West Franklin thanks to 28 points from Heins. The 6-foot-2 senior hit five 3-pointers and 7-9 from the line.
Kobe Hoover, Washington Co:
Hoovr was a big contributor on the 17-6 team a year ago that tied for first in the Twin Valley League. The 6-foot guard may yet lead the Tigers to some success in the playoffs this year. He has been on fire lately. He poured in 32 points in a defeat of Valley Heights, in which he hit seven 3-pointers. He came back with six 3-pointers and 21 points against one of the best 1A teams in the state, Hanover.
Braden Menold, Sabetha:
Menold had to step into some of the leadership role left by Gabe Garber. The 5-9 guard is a good shooter and can have some big nights for the Bluejays. He scored 17 against Nemaha Central and 15 against Hiawatha.