KCK Preps: One on One with Dave Gonzales

by David Brox, davidbrox@shukc.com

KCK Preps is behind our 3 schools heading to the state tournament and as I mentioned before I got to meet coach Dave Gonzales saturday after the Sumner vs Ottawa game.  There were some things that I feel had to be said but I am real hopeful and excited to push forward in a positive direction.  What better reason than a state playoff birth for Harmon to sit down and talk shop about the Hawks head coach.

Vernon Birmingham continues his series of one on one interviews with the coaches of KCK.

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Jamie Redic Second Team

by David Brox, davidbrox@shukc.com

I was floored when I saw the KCAL girls teams for basketball.  I am getting to see a lot of games watching film and also following up on some stats.  I won't do this very often as I am generally a positive person.  So it wasn't the subject I expected this to happen but I am going to step right out and say anyone that voted in this got it wrong.

It appears that a what have you done for me lately attitude was used but let me remind you that Redic in league play averaged 10.9 and 7.8 reb.  4 straight double doubles to begin league play including a 23 and 12 performance against Atchison who was the co-league champion. 

I am sure there is a good reason to leave off the leading scorer, rebounder and shot blocker on the team that went 9-1. 

13-Dec	W 48-32	Wyandotte (KS)	12	11
6-Jan	W 58-36	Atchison (KS)	23	12
13-Jan	W 50-20	Harmon (KS)	18	14
17-Jan	W 49-35	Washington (KS)	13	12
3-Feb	W 39-31	Schlagle (KS)	3	6
6-Feb	W 47-22	Wyandotte (KS)	8	3
10-Feb	L 49-62	Atchison (KS)	9	1
14-Feb	W 52-28	Harmon (KS)	6	4
17-Feb	W 42-11	Washington (KS)	6	6
23-Feb	W 40-35	Schlagle (KS)	11	9

Sumner in 10 league games in which they again won 9 scored a total of 474 points.  Redic scored 109 of them which is almost 23%.  I defy anyone to find me better in this league.

Due respect to all of the ladies that made the first team but I am just making a case for Redic.  I make this case for a reason because I will say it right now.  I will announce our first award winner at the KCK Preps award ceremony.  Jamie Redic will be on our first team All KCK Team. 

We will be releasing the candidates for some of the top awards over the next few weeks.  Award ceremony will be the 7th or 14th of April.

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Coaches select girls basketball KCAL teams

The girls coaches inside the Kansas City - Atchison League voted on their all-league teams today.

Here were their selections.   

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PLAYER OF THE YEAR: MADISON SANDERSON - ATCHISON

FIRST TEAM

MADISON SANDERSON - ATCHISON
RODESHIA MOUTON - WASHINGTON
TANYESHA COLDING – SCHLAGLE
ASHLEIGH BYERS – SUMNER ACADEMY
DONISHA WOMACK – WASHINGTON

SECOND TEAM

JAMIE REDIC – SUMNER ACADEMY
PAIGE WOODS – ATCHISON
BRITTAN WILLIAMS – HARMON
ARIKA SMITH – ATCHISON
ALEXANDRIA GREEN – WYANDOTTE

HONORABLE MENTION

CARLOTTA LEWIS – SUMNER ACADEMY
TYHERTA BRYANT - WYANDOTTE
TIA CAMPBELL – SCHLAGLE
SHARIKA ANDREW – WYANDOTTE
KAYLA PORTER – HARMON
ASHTON ETTLEMAN – ATCHISON
JANICKA BURGESS – SUMNER ACADEMY
CHELSE HOOKS – WASHINGTON
TAJ BRIMMER – SUMNER ACADEMY
BIANCA LEDESMA – SCHLAGLE
MARANNA MARDOU – ATCHISON

COACH OF THE YEAR: Ron Ettleman

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KCAL coaches announce all-league honorees

The Kansas City - Atchison League named their all league selections for boys basketball today.

Important Note: These awards were voted on by the coaches and are unaffiliated with KCK Preps, so if you disagree with the choices, don't email me or David, please. 

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PLAYER OF THE YEAR: BENNY PARKER, SUMNER ACADEMY

FIRST TEAM

BRANDEN ROARK, HARMON
DOMINIQUE WILSON, WASHINGTON
MARCUS ALLEN, SUMNER ACADEMY
MIKE CARSON, HARMON
ADRIAN GOODLOW, WYANDOTTE

SECOND TEAM

DEANDRE KING, WASHINGTON
JAMES JAPPA, WASHINGTON
HOUSTON SHACKELFORD, SCHLAGLE
DEON TRIPP, SUMNER ACADEMY
TANNER HUNTINGTON, ATCHISON

HONORABLE MENTION

ALEX GARVIN, SUMNER ACADEMY
JORDAN HORN, HARMON
JAJUAN TAYLOR, HARMON
D.J. SAYLES, SCHLAGLE
SHAQUILLE SMITH 12, WYANDOTTE
KAMERON ALLEN, WASHINGTON

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: ALEX GARVIN, SUMNER ACADEMY

COACH OF THE YEAR: DAN PARRA, SUMNER ACADEMY

CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

DOMINIQUE WILSON, WASHINGTON
BENNY PARKER, SUMNER ACADEMY

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