By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
Anna Becker, Seaman
ANNA BECKER, Seaman
A 5-foot-11 senior, Becker was named the TopSports.news All-Shawnee County co-player of the year after helping lead Seaman to the Class 5A state championship last season. Becker scored 15 points with 8 rebounds, 5 assists and two steals in the Vikings' 54-41 win over Maize South in the state final as Seaman capped a 23-2 season. A Drake signee, Becker is a three-time All-Shawnee County Top 10 pick and has been named the United Kansas Conference player of the year the past two seasons. Becker averaged 14.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.8 steals while shooting 61.3 percent from 2-point range as a junior.
Tahtionna Broils, Highland Park
TAHTIONNA BROILS, Highland Park
A senior, Broils earned second-team All-Meadowlark Conference honors and TSN All-Shawnee County honorable mention last season for the 14-6 Scots. Broils averaged 9.7 points and 6.4 rebounds as a junior to go with 2.6 steals, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocked shots for the Scots, who won the Meadowlark Conference championship.
Tenly Bunck, Washburn Rural
TENLY BUNCK, Washburn Rural
A 5-foot-5 senior guard, Bunck helped Washburn Rural reach the Class 6A state championship game for the third straight season. Bunck helped the Junior Blues post a 17-8 record on the season while averaging 3.5 points and 2.9 rebounds and shooting 66.7 percent from the free throw line. Bunck received TSN All-Shawnee County and All-Centennial League honorable mention as a junior.
Nora Burdiek, Rossville
NORA BURDIEK, Rossville
Burdiek, a 5-foot-11 sophomore forward, had a breakout season for Rossville as a freshman, earning TSN All-Shawnee County Second 10 and All-Mid-East League second-team recognition. Burdiek averaged 15 points, 9 rebounds and 3 steals per game last season as Rossville posted an 18-4 record. Burdiek earned all-county first-team honors in volleyball this fall.
Pearmella Carter, Highland Park
PEARMELLA CARTER, Highland Park
The 5-foot-10 Carter burst on the city and Meadowlark Conference scene last season as a freshman, leading the city in scoring and rebounding, averaging 18.1 and 10.2 rebounds while also averaging 3.9 steals and shooting 61.4 percent on 2-point field goals. Carter was named the Meadowlark Conference Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year and also received Second 10 All-Shawnee County recognition.
Rylee Dick, Rossville
RYLEE DICK, Rossville
A junior, Dick had a big sophomore season for the Bulldawgs, helping Rossville post an 18-4 record. Dick, a 5-foot-6 guard, received TSN All-Shawnee County Second 10 and All-Mid-East second-team honors last season after averaging 15 points, 3 assists and 3 steals and shooting 36 percent from 3-point range.
KK Emmot, Shawnee Heights
KK EMMOT, Shawnee Heights
A 5-foot-7 sophomore, Emmot made an immediate impact for Shawnee Heights last season, averaging 13.5 points while connecting on 35 3-point goals and shooting 75 percent from the free throw line. Emmot earned All-United Kansas Conference second-team recognition last winter while also being named to the TSN All-Shawnee County Second 10.
Ava Esser, Seaman
AVA ESSER, Seaman
Esser, a 6-foot senior, earned All-Shawnee County Second 10 recognition last season after helping Seaman win the Class 5A state championship and post a 23-2 record. Esser, who received All-United Kansas Conference honorable mention as a junior, averaged 5.6 points and grabbed 7.3 rebounds while shooting 47.6 percent from the field.
Maddie Gragg, Seaman
MADDIE GRAGG, Seaman
A 5-foot-10 junior, Gragg was an TSN All-Shawnee County Top 10 and All-United Kansas Conference first-team pick for the second straight season after helping lead Seaman post a 23-2 record and win the Class 5A state title. Gragg registered a double-double in the Class 5A state final, scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the Vikings' 54-41 win over Maize South. Gragg averaged 12.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals last season while shooting 51.6 percent on 2-point field goals, 44.4 percent on 3-point attempts with 28 3s and 77.0 percent from the free throw line.
Kailyn Hanni, Silver Lake
KAILYN HANNI, Silver Lake
Hanni, a 5-foot-7 junior, had a breakout season for Silver Lake, helping the Eagles cap a perfect 26-0 season with a 66-61 win over Hesston in the Class 3A state championship game. Hanni, an All-Shawnee County Top 10 and first-team All-Mid-East League pick, scored 26 points for Silver Lake in the title game while connecting on 14 of 15 free throw attempts, with many of her charities coming in crunch time. Hanni scored a total of 50 points at state, with three double-figure games.
Karsyn Hastert, Cair Paravel
KARSYN HASTERT, Cair Paravel Latin
A junior, Hastert earned TSN All-Shawnee County honorable mention last season for the 6-16 Lions. Hastert averaged 7.3 points as a sophomore and ranked fifth in the city of Topeka with an 8.2 rebounding average and fourth with 1.4 blocked shots. Hastert is also a volleyball standout for Cair Paravel, earning All-Shawnee County second-team recognition this fall.
Kate Hinck, Washburn Rural
KATE HINCK, Washburn Rural
Hinck, a 5-foot-5 senior, received TSN All-Shawnee County Second 10 recognition last season after receiving honorable mention as a sophomore. Hinck averaged 5.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 2.3 assists as a junior as the Junior Blues advanced to the Class 6A state championship game for the third straight season. Hinck is also a soccer and volleyball standout for Washburn Rural, signing a letter of intent to play soccer at Washburn University.
Keimara Marshall, Topeka High
KEIMARA MARSHALL, Topeka High
Marshall, a junior guard, received TSN All-Shawnee County honorable mention for the second straight season as a sophomore for the 5-15 Trojans. Marshall averaged 9.4 points and 4.5 rebounds last season to go with 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocked shots.
Imani McGlory, Topeka West
IMANI McGLORY, Topeka West
A junior guard, McGlory received All-Shawnee County honorable mention last season after helping lead Topeka West to a much-improved 8-13 record. McGlory averaged 13.2 points while hitting a city-high 41 3-pointers. McGlory also averaged 4.5 rebounds and 2.8 steals on the season for the Chargers, earning All-United Kansas Conference honorable mention.
Brylee Meier, Hayden
BRYLEE MEIER, Hayden
Meier, a 6-foot senior, averaged 12.2 points and 7.0 rebounds while shooting 52 percent on 2-point field goals and hitting 35 3-pointers while shooting 73.6 percent from the free throw line. Meier received Second 10 All-Shawnee County and All-Centennial League second-team honors last season after helping Hayden post a third-place finish in Class 3A while finishing the season with a 21-5 record.
Amelia Ramsey, Hayden
AMELIA RAMSEY, Hayden
A 6-foot senior, Ramsey is a two-time All-Shawnee County Top 10 pick and helped Hayden post a 21-5 record and a third-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament last season. Ramsey scored a total of 47 points in the Wildcats' three state tournament games, including 20 points in a first-round win over Heritage Christian and 20 points in Hayden's semifinal loss to eventual 3A state champion Silver Lake. Ramsey, a second-team All-Centennial League pick, averaged 14.9 points and 9.1 rebounds while shooting 66.4 percent on 2-point field goals, 3.8.6 percent on 3s with 17 treys and shooting 74.0 percent from the free throw line.
Ahsieryrhuajh Rayton, Topeka High
AHSIEYRHUAJH RAYTON, Topeka High
Rayton had a big freshman season for 5-15 Topeka High, earning TSN All-Shawnee County honorable mention. Rayton led the Trojans with a 15.1 scoring average, ranking third in the county. Rayton also averaged 4.1 rebounds, hit 24 3-pointers and shot 71.1 percent from the free throw line.
Jaida Stallbaumer, Seaman
JAIDA STALLBAUMER, Seaman
Stallbaumer, a 5-foot-8 senior, helped the Vikings post a 23-2 record and win the Class 5A state championship with a 54-41 win over Maize South in the championship game. Stallbaumer, an All-Shawnee County Second 10 selection, scored 16 points in a state semifinal win over Andover and had 12 points in the Vikings' win over Maize South in the state final. Stallbaumer received All-United Kansas Conference honorable mention. Stallbaumer averaged 8.7 points on the season while hitting 22 3-pointers.
Reianna Vega, Shawnee Heights
REIANNA VEGA, Shawnee Heights
A 6-foot junior, Vega is a returning starter for the T-Birds, who posted a 15-7 record last season. Vega received All-Shawnee County and All-United Kansas Conference honorable mention as a sophomore after averaging 9.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals. Vega shot 43,2 percent from the field for Shawnee Heights.
Maddie Vickery, Washburn Rural
MADDIE VICKERY, Washburn Rural
Vickery, a 6-foot-1 frontliner, capped a banner freshman season with an outstanding performance in her first state tournament, helping Wasburn Rural post a runnerup finish in Class 6A. Vickery averaged 19.7 points and 11 rebounds at state, including a pair of 24-point outings for the Junior Blues. In addition to being named the Shawnee County newcomer of the year, Vickery also received that honor for the Centennial League and earned first-team all-league recognition. Vickery averaged 15.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocked shots while shooting 78.4 percent from the free throw line.
