4A Semifinal Standouts
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Bishop Miege is putting on quite a show, steamrolling through the 4A field. They will be challenged Saturday by Louisburg, the final obstacle between them and the state title. Here are a handful of significant performances from Thursday: Mark Mitchell…
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Continue ReadingBishop Miege is putting on quite a show, steamrolling through the 4A field. They will be challenged Saturday by Louisburg, the final obstacle between them and the state title. Here are a handful of significant performances from Thursday:
Mark Mitchell Mark Mitchell 6'7" | SF Sunrise | 2022 State #8 Nation KS , junior, Miege:
The state’s top-rated junior showed what he can do in every phase of the game. The 6-foot-8 forward knocked down three 3-pointers when he wasn’t dunking over the smaller Bullpups. Mitchell is just as impactful at the defensive end, blocking shots and causing complete disruption.
Taj Manning, junior, Miege:
Manning hasn’t received the publicity that Mitchell has garnered, but he’s impressive in his own right. He is a long-armed rim protector who made play in the lane problematic for the Bullpups. He tossed in 16 points, including 8-8 from the line.
Harrison Braudis Harrison Braudis 6'1" | PG Stillwell | 2021 State KS , senior, Miege:
The cagey senior point guard knows how to direct the attack and get the most out of the immense talent around him. He’s a steady ball handler who always has his eyes up and his wits about him. Scoring isn’t his primary objective, but he’s effective when he pulls the trigger. Thursday he hi 3-3 from long range, 4-6 from the line, and tallied 13 points. The 6-foot-1 point man was also credited with 10 boards and 7 assists.
Seth Madron Seth Madron 6'2" | SG Mcpherson | 2022 State KS , junior, McPherson:
The Bullpups didn’t have the size to knock off Miege, but Madron battled nonetheless. The 6-foot-1 junior attacked the lane and hit 5-8 from the field. He accounted for 14 points and 5 boards.
Jayton Alexander, senior, McPherson:
The 5-foot-9 guard wasn’t intimidated by the immense size of the Stags. He drove downhill and found opportunities in the lane. He converted 8-17 from the field and finished with 16 points and 5 rebounds in the losing effort.
Weston Guetterman, senior, Louisburg:
The star quarterback of the football team is a play-making point guard. He was an efficient 8-14 from the field, including three 3-pointers, to record 21 points in the semifinal victory over Augusta. The senior is a steady hand and a dynamic athlete to lead the Wildcats
Julian Margrave Julian Margrave 6'9" | SF Louisberg | 2022 KS , junior, Louisburg (pictured):
One of the top big men in the 2022 class, Margrave has a refined post game and can move out to the perimeter with a fundamentally-sound shot. He was too much for Augusta, hitting 9-15 from the field to finish 23. He pulled down 8 rebounds and was a disruption in the lane at both ends.
Kaden McDaniel Kaden McDaniel 6'4" | PF Augusta | 2023 State KS , sophomore, Augusta:
The long and versatile Oriole was a force throughout the playoffs. One of the top sophomores in the state, the 6-foot-5 forward turned in 19 points in the quarterfinal defeat of Rose Hill. He is a standout shooter from deep, but can do a lot of things, including hit the boards. He finished his season with 14 points and six rebounds in the semifinal loss to Louisburg.