Ottawa Herald all area boys basketball team led by Tastove
Senior Anderson County Tastove anchors the Bulldogs as captain of the Ottawa Herald all area squad. He led Pioneer League teams with 21.7 points per game, 10.8 rebounds, 56.8 percent shooting and 35 blocks, guiding his team to a league title and sub state run. He earned first team all league honors.
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Hasty Leads Cyclones With Tough Defense And Scoring Pace
Ottawa Hasty stands out as a three-year varsity Cyclone, excelling in size speed and craft. He ranks high in school records for blocks, rebounds, and steals while averaging 9.4 points as a senior and contributing a career-high 22 in the 4A tournament first round. He helped three Cyclone teams reach state finals and earned multiple all-state honors.
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OJeleye Leads Ottawa To Four Straight State Berths And Records
The Duke signee SEMI OJELEYE dominated Kansas 4A play with a 25-0 Ottawa record and a 54-45 win over Highland Park for the state title. He set top state marks in points and shooting, earned national recognition, and drew recruiters as fans packed arenas.
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Carter Mann Leads Wellsville With Strong All-Around Play
Mann became the focal point for Wellsville as the team posted a 14-7 record. He matured across facets and ranked among league leaders in scoring with 16.0 points, three point makes at 42 and 41.2 percent, and field goal percentage at 50.7.
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Tanner Erhart Emerges as Vikings Inside Force
Tanner Erhart, a 6 foot 5 junior at Central Heights, developed into a key inside presence for the Vikings. He averaged 10 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, shot 56.4 percent, earned second team all league honors, and drilled a 40 foot buzzer beater to defeat Wellsville in the sub state tournament.
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Horstick key Viking player after 2012 seniors depart
Jordan Horstick shouldered much of the load as the Vikings rebuilt after the 2012 squad. He finished second in scoring with 17.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, led in steals with 55, and shot 79.7 percent from the charity stripe. He earned selection to several 3A all state lists.
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Matt Gray Leads Falcons With Inside Outside Power
Matt Gray became a force inside for the Falcons, pairing with Geist for an inside outside punch. He led the team in scoring with 14.4 points per game, rebounding at 7.0 per game, and shot 56 percent from the field while making 71 free throws. Gray earned first team all conference honors.
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