Highlight Performances in the Centennial League

<p>With high school basketball season just a couple of months away, we’ll soon be making preseason looks at players, schools and leagues across the state.</p> <p>But it’s not too late to take a look back at some of the best performances turned in by players who will be back for another go round this fall.</p> <p>Here are some of the best performances from the Centennial League last season:</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1172998" first="Tate" last="Brown"], 6-foot-1 guard, 2022, Manhattan:</p> <p>The Indians looked to Brown for a spark off the bench most nights. He brings a ton of energy and athleticism and a diverse skill set. One of the best outings of his junior year came in a victory over Junction City. Brown hit 7 of 13 shots, including two 3-pointers, to rack up 16 against the Blue Jays.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1268821" first="Seth" last="Clark"], 6-foot-3 guard, 2022, Junction City:</p> <p>Clark established himself as one of the most dangerous shooters in the Centennial League last season, hitting multiple 3’s in several games. Perhaps his most impressive performance was a 22-point explosion against Topeka High. In that contest, Clark dropped six 3-pointers.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1076405" first="Howard" last="Johnson"], 6-foot-1 guard, 2022, Junction City:</p> <p>Johnson didn’t show all he’s capable of last year due to injuries. But in an early-season match with Seaman, Johnson put on a show against the Vikings’ stable of talented guards. Johnson hit 8-16 from the field, including three 3-pointers – and 5-7 from the line. He finished with 24 points in a victory in double-overtime thriller.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1200613" first="Parker" last="Leeds"], 6-foot-1 guard, 2023, Emporia (pictured):</p> <p>Emporia was senior-led a year ago. But the talented sophomore Leeds got some significant action. In his most significant game, Leeds hit seven field goals and accumulated 15 points in the sub-state loss to Seaman. This is an up-and-coming player who will have a much bigger role at Emporia this season.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1076410" first="Terrence" last="Tedder Jr"]., 6-foot guard, 2022, Junction City:</p> <p>Tedder’s stats are tempered somewhat because Junction City has so many different options at guard. There’s no question, however, about Tedder’s ability to wreck a defense and get to a lot of points. His breakout game last season was a 22 point night against Hayden. Tedder his seven field goals, including three 3-pointers, and 5-6 from the line in a hard-fought victory over the Wildcats.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1080174" first="Jack" last="Wilson"], 6-foot-5 center, 2023, Manhattan:</p> <p>Wilson will be one of the top big men in the Centennial League for the next two seasons. He’s a powerful presence in the lane and monster in the post. His most impressive work last year came in a battle with Topeka West, one of the most talented squads in the state. Wilson scored 12 points against the Chargers’ dynamic athletes.</p>