High School Spotlight: Whiteland Warriors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The High School Spotlight Series is back and we are excited to feature multiple teams throughout the state once again! With practices happening, it is the perfect time to start previewing the season. In this series, we will be taking a look at some quick hitters, the top player(s), a potential breakout player, other roster members, and notable games for the upcoming season. For today's spotlight, we take a look at the New Palestine Dragons.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Quick Hitters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Went 15-11 last season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lost to Franklin in Sectionals.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Head Coach Nate Cangany returns for his 6th season as the head coach. 57-62 overall record.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A favorite to win Sectional 14.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1297024' first='Ethan' last='Edwards']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/nijah-jewell/"></a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was really never going to be a debate as to who the best player for Whitleland was going to be this upcoming season. Ethan Edward returns as one of the top producers from a season ago averaging 12.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. By this point in time, it is well-known how much of a sharpshooter he is with a unique combination of size and skill. He committed to the University of Indianapolis recently so with his recruitment out of the way, he main goal will be to lead this under-the-radar Warriors team to a Sectional 14 Championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Breakout Player: [player_tooltip player_id='2140412' first='Kyle' last='Edwards']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jeremiah-bellamy/"></a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a very experience roster, the younger brother of [player_tooltip player_id='1297024' first='Ethan' last='Edwards'] is one of the younger guys that can really breakout as his role will see a bigger increase than what it was last season. At 6'3, [player_tooltip player_id='2140412' first='Kyle' last='Edwards'] is a small forward that has toughness and enjoys drawing contact and getting to the free throw line. Edwards attacks the basket most of the time and has enough good ball handling ability to create in the lane. Like his older brother, this guy can get buckets, as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Key Roster Members</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1539479' first='Gavin' last='Stubbe'] - Senior </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2140455' first='Tyler' last='Angerer'] - Sophomore </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2622069' first='Joban' last='Kalkat'] - Sophomore </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Spencer Gillespie - Senior</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notable Games</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Plainfield (12/6)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Center Grove (12/20)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lawrenceburg Tournament (12/27-12/28)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs New Palestine (1/4)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Seymour (2/8)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->