Forwards and Posts Who Delivered on Championship Saturday

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the premier performances from forwards and posts in Saturday's district championship and state quarterfinals games around the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3548439,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/IMG_8528.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/IMG_8528.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3548439" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2212592' first='Xavier' last='Morrison'] (Francis Howell Central): The 6'5" 2026 forward scored 16 points in the Spartans' 54-50 victory over St. Dominic in the Class 6, District 4 championship game at Francis Howell Central. He has a good blend of quickness and footwork to go along with his explosive athleticism around the rim. He can be a matchup problem because he can also drive it from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2886971,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3746.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3746.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2886971" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334910' first='Sekou' last='Cisse'] (Principia): The 6'9" 2027 forward had 23 points, 14 rebounds and four assists in the Panthers' 106-56 victory over Dixon in the Class 3 state quarterfinals at Mexico. He uses his size to dominate the game at both ends of the game as the Panthers established him in the low post early and often.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3267008,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_7873.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_7873.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3267008" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2346155' first='Jordan' last='Boyd'] (DeSmet): The 6'4" 2026 Northern Iowa recruit had 26 points and eight rebounds to lead the Spartans to a 74-59 victory over Metro Catholic Conference rival Chaminade in the Class 6, District 3 championship game at DeSmet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1966999,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/John-Fleeman.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/John-Fleeman.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1966999" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790002' first='John' last='Fleeman'] (Kingsville): The 7'0" 2026 Chattanooga recruit scored 24 points and dominated the action inside in a 74-56 victory over Wheatland in the Class 1 state quarterfinals at Clinton. Big John also had 13 rebounds, 11 assists and five blocks to give him a triple double.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2889122,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3461.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3461.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2889122" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090488' first='Jacob' last='Miller'] (Penney): The 6'8" 2026 Northwestern football recruit scored a game-high 23 points in a 51-35 victory over Lincoln in the Class 2 quarterfinals at Blue Springs. He has been a dominant force throughout the season, but he has taken it up a notch in leading his team on this run to the Final Four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3046029,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/IMG_3446.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/IMG_3446.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3046029" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598832' first='Grady' last='Payton'] (Capital City): The 6'9" 2026 Bryant recruit closed out a stellar career at Cap City with 38 points in a loss to Helias in the Class 5, District 5championship game at Capital City.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3548443,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/IMG_3397.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/IMG_3397.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3548443" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2346142' first='Kevin' last='Sullivan'] (Rockhurst): The 6'6" 2026 Kansas football recruit scored 28 points in the Hawklets' 60-46 victory over Lee's Summit in the Class 6, District 6 championship game at Truman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3278605,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/Abhijot-Bajwa-II.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/Abhijot-Bajwa-II.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3278605" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abijhot Bajwa (Holt): The 6'5" 2026 forward had 19 points and 10 rebounds in the Indians 41-32 victory over Parkway North in the Class 5, District 4 championship game at Parkway Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2952120' first='Will' last='Winn'] (Kickapoo): The 6'4" 2027 forward scored a team-high 16 points in the Chiefs 64-49 victory over Nixa in the Class 6, District 5 championship game at Kickapoo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3271085,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_8100.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_8100.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3271085" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2836920' first='Demarion' last='Verges'] (Clayton): The 6'4" 2027 small forward scored 23 points in the [program_tooltip program_id='2076546' first='Greyhounds' last=''] 74-55 victory over Borgia in the Class 4, District 4 championship game at Clayton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2717774' first='Parker' last='Tune'] (Mt. View Liberty): The 6'3" 2026 forward scored 27 points in the Eagles' 64-52 victory over Skyline in the Class 3 state quarterfinals at Republic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3545218,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/IMG_9852.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/IMG_9852.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3545218" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2348242' first='Tyler' last='Ray'] (MICDS): The 6'4" 2027 forward scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the Rams' 48-44 victory over McCluer North in the Class 5, District 3 championship game at McCluer North.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3244038,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_7656.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_7656.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3244038" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536477' first='Gary' last='Johnson'] (St. Mary's): The 6'4" 2026 forward concluded his excellent career by scoring 32 points, grabbing 14 rebounds and blocking four shots in the Dragons loss to Lift for Life in the Class 4, District 5 championship game Confluence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2886945,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3637.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3637.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2886945" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Phillip Nadeau (Oak Grove): The 6'7" 2026 forward had 24 points and seven rebounds in an 84-66 victory over Marshall in the Class 4, District 14 championship game at Knob Noster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->