Newton Invitational Day 2 Standout Shooters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 48th Annual Newton Invitational is annually hosted by Newton High School. Teams from a variety of classifications and leagues make up the field. This year 3A-6A teams from the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail, Central Plains, Eastern Kansas, Greater Wichita Area, and Sunflower Leagues as well as the Western Activities Conference make up the slate of eight teams. There is a lot to like about Ravenscroft Gymnasium. Plenty of space to roam the side and end lines, lots of seating, and a rocking environment when filled up. After being up the road at in McPherson for the Mid America Classic for that event's day 1 I looked forward to catching Newton's day 2. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='880999' first='Madison' last='Cross']</strong>, 5'9", SF, 2026 - The lengthy forward had a big night shooting the ball in the Knights opening round win. How well she moved into space to set up shooting opportunities was noticeable. As part of the team's second quarter three point barrage she went 2/3. Cross would finish 4/6, ending the night with 16 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emily Gutierrez</strong>, 5'4", SG, Dodge City, 2027 - Showing good patience, poise, and quickness in the half court Gutierrez showed a quick release from the wings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='616752' first='Leah' last='Henke'], 5'7", PG/SG, Bishop Carroll, 2025 - Henke thrived in the full court game the Golden Eagles played as it rolled over a very game Eisenhower. Quick and fast she consistently generated transition baskets leading breaks or off her own steals on the way to 26 points, only 2 in the fourth quarter. And while she only made one three point shot in the half court she also proved to be a dangerous mid-range and perimeter shooter. She also went 5/5 from the line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='669097' first='Kaitlin' last='Parker'], 5'10", SF, 2024 - In a tight battle with St. James Academy Parker showed smarts working through the Thunder defense and on the perimeter. A very good shooter off the catch she buried a pair and finished with 8 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='779229' first='Ivey' last='Wheeler'], 5'5", CG, 2027 - The freshman had a big shooting the ball in an opening round win. Dropping a pair of three point bombs in the opening quarter Wheeler would finish the night 4/7 from long range on the way to leading all scorers with 18 points. She especially shot the ball well in flow off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->