Top Scorers Still Cooking In Postseason Play

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several of the state's top scorers are still playing in the postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a preview of four scheduled games and four top scorers to watch in each game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the expected inclement weather, game times are changing, and games could be postponed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please be careful as you head out to games tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><strong>N</strong></a><strong>o. 2 Troy (17-1) vs No. 3 Rock Hills (16-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='905232' first='Harper' last='Whetstine']</strong>, 5'8”, SG, Troy, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whetstine is scoring 26.7 points per game for Troy. She is posting impressive numbers at the free-throw, converting 106-of-130 attempts at the charity stripe. The Trojans continue postseason play on March 7 with a home game against Rock Hills. The winner will qualify for a spot in the Class 1A DI State Tournament in Dodge City.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>No. 1 Centralia (19-0) vs No. 4 Clifton Clyde (16-4)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='621265' first='Sevy' last='Wurtz']</strong>, 5'6”, CG, Clifton Clyde, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wurtz is the leading scorer for Clifton Clyde. She is averaging 22.8 points per game for the Eagles. Her shooting accuracy is standing out this season. She is shooting 50 percent from the field, 43 percent from 3-point range, and 84 percent from the free-throw line.&nbsp; The March 7 match-up between Centralia and Clifton Clyve could be one of the premier games in Kansas that night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>No. 10 Gardner-Edgerton (10-10) vs No. 7 Shawnee Mission Northwest (12-8)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='544056' first='Landri' last='Schaffer']</strong>, 5'10”, CG, Gardner-Edgerton, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schaffer is ranked No. 11 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. She leads the Trailblazers in scoring, averaging 23 points per game. She is doing damage from the free-throw line, converting 103-of-133 attempts at the line. Gardner-Edgerton will have their work cut out for them as they open postseason play on March 5 on the road against Shawnee Mission Northwest in a Class 6A first-round sub-state game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>No. 4 Royal Valley (12-6) vs No. 5 Heritage Christian Academy (13-8)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='932989' first='Mia' last='Vinson']</strong>, 5'6”, SG, Heritage Christian Academy, ‘27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vinson is scoring 19.9 points per game for the Chargers. She is a three-level scorer who has made 33 baskets from beyond 3-point range. The Chargers will be on the road tonight to face the Royal Valley Panthers. The winner of that game will face the winner of the contest between Osage City and Jefferson West for a spot in the Class 3A State Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->