Back to State: 3A Tourney Teams Feature Few Returners

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Probably the most senior-dominated class last year was 3A. Unlike in the bigger classes, very few of the teams at the 3A tournament return a significant amount of talent. They will be looking to rebuild around a key returner or two.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the two 3A state teams that return a significant portion of last year:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wichita Collegiate – lost in first round to Marysville:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the state's most intriguing teams as we head into the season is Collegiate. They reached the state tournament a year ago relying heavily upon freshmen. This will be an exciting group to follow. They have a super-athletic big man in [player_tooltip player_id='2209780' first='Sebastian' last='Hines-Turner'] and an impressive point guard in [player_tooltip player_id='1541007' first='Amare' last='(AJ) Batiste']. They also have a physical, slashing guard/forward in [player_tooltip player_id='2211301' first='Jaden' last='Parker']. Senior <strong>James Shackleford </strong>will provide experience and versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wellsville – lost in first round to Galena:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wellsville returns its two best players in [player_tooltip player_id='1461344' first='Willie' last='Dorsey'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1580564' first='Dezmond' last='Winton']. That will provide an offensive punch to build around. Both can create their own shots or facilitate opportunities for others. Look for <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2387774' first='Calvin' last='Dwyer'] </strong>and <strong>Brody Lee</strong> to grow their guard roles, as well as forward <strong>Jake Taylor</strong> and big man <strong>Chase Douglas</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The other six teams at 3A state will be looking to the following returns to lead rebuilds this year:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1772980' first='Jack' last='Perry'], Galena</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1588404' first='Will' last='Otott'], Marysville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2169817' first='Guy' last='Tubbs'], Colby</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2321590' first='Reed' last='Friesen']</strong>, Hesston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1673661' first='Eli' last='Dean'], Perry-Lecompton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daniel Kejr</strong>, Southeast of Saline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->