De Soto Wildcat girls earn coach of the year honor
De Soto High's girls basketball team posted a 19-3 season with a 15 game win streak, capturing a Louisburg tournament title and Kaw Valley League co champion, led by Amy Petty and Allie Heinen. Coach Dwight Spencer praised the lineup before a Class 4A sub state exit. Petty averaged 13.9 points, Heinen 15.6 points and 10.1 rebounds.
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Baldwin stars for Cyclones in Ottawa area hoops run
Lee Baldwin led Ottawa with 21.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game as the Cyclones finished 16-6, missing the Class 5A state berth. Baldwin hit 49 of 135 threes and 109 of 127 free throws, while a strong supporting cast helped De Soto’s Danny Brown, Mill Valley’s Jacob Eaton, Baldwin’s All-Area peers Hannon and Heston shine in Kansas high school basketball.
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All-Area Girls Basketball Honors Highlight Local Standouts
Emily Brown of Baldwin, Addie Helm of Tonganoxie, Allie Heinen of De Soto, Lauren Kracl of Eudora, Megan Ramsey of Ottawa headline 2023-24 All-Area selections. Brown averaged 15.0 points 9.0 rebounds 3.3 blocks as a senior aiding a 17-5 Bulldog season. Kracl led with 24.0 points 13.0 rebounds per game. Ramsey added 15.0 points 3.3 rebounds and 46 percent from three as Ottawa went 13-8.
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