Highlight Performances in the Centennial League

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.

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.

Here are some of the best performances from the Centennial League last season:

Tate Brown Tate Brown 6'1" | SG Manhattan | 2022 KS , 6-foot-1 guard, 2022, Manhattan:

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.

Seth Clark Seth Clark 6'2" | SG Junction City | 2022 State KS , 6-foot-3 guard, 2022, Junction City:

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.

Howard Johnson Howard Johnson 6'1" | SG Junction City | 2022 State KS , 6-foot-1 guard, 2022, Junction City:

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.

Parker Leeds Parker Leeds 6'1" | PG Emporia | 2023 State KS , 6-foot-1 guard, 2023, Emporia (pictured):

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.

Terrence Tedder Jr Terrence Tedder Jr 6'0" | SG Junction City | 2022 State KS ., 6-foot guard, 2022, Junction City:

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.

Jack Wilson Jack Wilson 6'6" | C Manhattan | 2023 State KS , 6-foot-5 center, 2023, Manhattan:

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.