Wednesday's Senior Class Warriors in 3A State Tourney

The Wednesday slate of games featured some great individual performances in Class 3A state tournament action. While we are highlighting the best performances, a common theme came to the surface, as seniors really drove the day in these matchups. Let's take a look at some of the top performers and how a couple of the 3A contests played out.    Kingston escaped a Wyandotte comeback in the second half on Wednesday. The Redskins were led by senior Brock Rumer who was very efficient for his club offensively. The senior was at his best in transition as his speed allowed him to get behind the defense for fast break baskets. Rumer also had his 3-point shot working, finding space both in the corners and free throw line extended against both man and zone from the Bears. Trailing by one in the final quarter, Brock nailed another triple from the corner to give his team a two point cushion. Rumer was also clutch from the foul stripe late, hitting on a pair to break another deadlock at 49, before converting again when Wyandotte was forced to foul to extend the game.     Seeney was another player that took advantage of his opportunities for the Redskins. He helped get his team off to a hot start by converting in the paint with the hoop and the harm early in the first quarter. At 6'5", his ability to both shoot and handle the ball made it tough for Wyandotte to counter with defensive matchups. Seeney was not afraid in the closing minutes, hitting a right wing 3-pointer trailing 42-41. Defensively, the senior was able to impact things with both his length and his lateral quickness. Seeney can guard multiple positions and also wall up against bigger players inside to provide length to help alter shots.     The senior provided a big lift for his team with his scoring on Wednesday. Robitaille was on the attack from the get-go, getting downhill as a driver and also pushing tempo in fastbreak situations. His 3-point shot picked up in the second half and he closed the third quarter with a buzzer-beater from the corner to cut the Kingston lead to just two points. This momentum ignited his team as they started the fourth quarter shooting the ball confidently from outside. The Bears were able to take the lead on two different occasions via the long ball in the fourth quarter. With just over five minutes to go, Traylen put his head down yet again and hit a contested runner to put his team back in front. Two more paint touches resulting in made layups for the senior kept the game tied as the teams traded baskets with just under two minutes remaining. Unfortunately for Robitaille, it would not be enough as the Redskins executed better in the final possessions before hitting free throws to close the door.     Barrett was the best player on the floor in the Millwood and Community Christian game. The senior scored 25 points and was a force on both ends of the floor. His ability to grab rebounds and finish around the rim was on display early as he was able to score on put backs offensively. On the defensive end, he started the break on multiple occasions, creating easy opportunities for both himself and teammates. Barrett has a unique ability to guard different positions and put a ton of pressure on ball handlers. He combines skill with hard work, showing a level of intensity that is rarely matched when he is on the floor.     Knight was a key piece, complimenting [player_tooltip player_id='2398309' first='Damonte' last='Owens'] for Roland, in a 68-43 win over Eufaula. The Rangers benefitted from a strong offensive performance from the senior who had 12 points. Knight was on fire from long range, hitting four 3-pointers in the game. Raidyn was shot ready when Owens had the ball and was able to get hot in the first quarter. Knight was also productive as a passer, finding teammates when Roland was forced to run half court offense against a set defense.

The Wednesday slate of games featured some great individual performances in Class 3A state tournament action. While we are highlighting the best performances, a common theme came to the surface, as seniors really drove the day in these matchups. Let's take a look at some of the top performers and how a couple of the 3A contests played out.