Out West and Owning the Boards: Kansas 1A Glass Cleaners

Coaches, fans, and players often focus on scoring—and while scoring is a vital part of the game, what happens when the shots aren't falling? That's when you need players who fight for position and battle for rebounds. Rebounding takes determination, effort, and willingness to do the dirty work, with sometimes little recognition. That is why these Division 1A glass cleaners in the western part of Kansas deserve recognition for their grit and ability to track down the ball.    Remi plays with strength and tenacity, especially on the boards. At 5'6", she has to hustle for every rebound—and she does. Her fierce determination helped her grab 175 rebounds during her sophomore season. This determination will lead to more court time and experience, and her skills will only get better.     At 6 feet tall, it's no surprise Kenna ranks among the top rebounders in western Kansas. But she doesn't rely on height alone—she works hard for every board, battling with grit in the paint. Her 142 rebounds last season prove it. As her court awareness grows, she's on track to become a dominant force on the glass over the next two years.     Olivia, a future Wichita State University volleyball player, uses those skills from volleyball to chase down rebounds. With outstanding jumping ability, she can out-jump the competition and grab the boards, leading to 287 rebounds over her junior year. With her physical dominance, I expect her to continue to grow as a rebounder.     Kayte is known as a scoring powerhouse, averaging just under 15 points per game in her junior year. But she's more than just a scorer—she plays with hustle, grit, and determination on the boards. At 5'8" with impressive strength, she crashes the glass with force. When she boxes out, you feel it. Those traits helped her grab 260 rebounds last season.     Kamry is a very physical and strong player. Her physicality and ability to be in the right place at the right time led to her bringing down the boards. In her sophomore campaign, she was able to amass 235 rebounds. As a sophomore, her rebounding skills make her a player to watch.

Coaches, fans, and players often focus on scoring—and while scoring is a vital part of the game, what happens when the shots aren't falling? That's when you need players who fight for position and battle for rebounds. Rebounding takes determination, effort, and willingness to do the dirty work, with sometimes little recognition. That is why these Division 1A glass cleaners in the western part of Kansas deserve recognition for their grit and ability to track down the ball.