The Combo Guard Edition: Standouts Heading Into The New Year

We're a couple of weeks into the season and the excitement on the court has been undeniable. From breakout performances to clutch plays, certain players have already made their mark and are setting the tone for their teams. As we head into the new year, these are the athletes whose impact can't be ignored and players who are turning heads, making big plays and showing why they should be the ones to watch all season long.    Schams is off to a great start at Windsor Charter with 20.6 points, is a versatile player who impacts the game in every phase. He thrives on backdoor cuts, finds open looks as a shooter and plays tough, intelligent defense. Beyond his skills, Schams runs the floor with purpose, creating opportunities in transition and keeping the tempo high for his team. His ability to contribute in multiple ways on both ends makes him a go to player and someone defenses have to account for on every possession     Garcia has made a huge leap this season at Sheridan, doubling his production from last year and averaging 23 points per game. As a combo guard, he plays the right way, impacting the game on both ends. Garcia flashes to the ball, uses his strong ball skills to create opportunities and attacks the rim with confidence, finishing through contact. His smart approach, combined with his scoring ability and court awareness, makes him a constant threat and a player opponents have to respect every time he touches the ball     Bielsky has quickly emerged as one of the most surprising standouts of the season, putting up eye popping numbers while impacting the game on every level for Denver Jewish Day. Averaging 29 points, 10.7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals per game, he's proving he's far more than just a scorer. Bielsky can create off the bounce, finish through contact, knock down jumpers, and defend with real edge. His motor, versatility and two way presence have turned heads and forced opponents to game plan around him nightly     Gordon has been a do it all force for Olathe, stuffing the stat sheet night after night. Averaging 25.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and an eye popping 6.3 steals per game, he impacts winning on both ends. He can score from range, get to his spots with confidence and drives hard to the rim with purpose. Defensively he's relentless and active, creating havoc in passing lanes. Gordon's motor, versatility and two way production make him one of the most dangerous guards in his area this season     Koenig has been outstanding to start the season for Resurrection Christian, emerging as the engine that drives everything they do. Averaging 21.8 points per game, he's scoring efficiently while setting the tone with constant pressure on both ends of the floor. His ability to generate steals and instantly turn defense into offense fuels their transition game, where he thrives running the floor. Beyond the numbers Koenig's pace, toughness and unselfish table setting have elevated teammates and made him a matchup problem every night

We're a couple of weeks into the season and the excitement on the court has been undeniable. From breakout performances to clutch plays, certain players have already made their mark and are setting the tone for their teams. As we head into the new year, these are the athletes whose impact can't be ignored and players who are turning heads, making big plays and showing why they should be the ones to watch all season long.