Multi-sport Standouts Power Small-Town Kansas Basketball

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In small-town Kansas, it's not uncommon to find athletes who excel across multiple sports, but a few stand out for the way their year-round competitiveness translates into dominance on the hardwood. These multisport standouts are proving how skills developed on the volleyball court, track field, or other arenas sharpen the quickness, strength, and mental toughness that make them indispensable on the basketball floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["881162"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf3b131d268"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ingalls' [player_tooltip player_id='881162' first='Olivia' last='Stein'] has established herself as a standout multisport athlete. On the basketball floor, she brings steady scoring, rebounding, and unselfish play that elevates her team. Already committed to play volleyball at Wichita State, Stein showcases the quickness, coordination, and competitiveness that carry over between sports. Her year-round dedication and proven success highlight her as a key piece for Ingalls and a name to follow on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1224328"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf3b131d371"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ingalls' Jennasey Stoudamire continues to showcase her all-around game. The Bulldogs' multisport standout averaged 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.7 steals per contest last season, showcasing her impact on the game. Her background in volleyball sharpens her timing, quickness, and explosiveness—traits that carry directly into rebounding, defensive play, and finishing at the rim. With that crossover skill set, Stoudamire's production and versatility make her a vital piece for Ingalls basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1042539"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf3b131d444"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1042539' first='Lani' last='Speer'] brings a rare blend of productivity and athletic diversity to the court. With averages of 13.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 3.7 blocks, she has proven herself as an elite rim protector, interior scorer, and defensive anchor in Kansas's 1A Division II. Her multisport background—marked by all-state accolades and state-level competition in volleyball and track—amplifies her physical tools and court awareness. Lani embodies what coaches crave: a versatile, tough, high-effort teammate who excels across sports and brings it every night on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["935242"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bf3b131d513"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dighton's [player_tooltip player_id='935242' first='Reilly' last='James'] is emerging as a steady two-way contributor. Averaging 8 points and 6 rebounds per game, she gives the Hornets consistent production on both ends of the floor. Beyond the basketball court, James has shown that she is excellent thrower in track and field, using her strength in shotput and discus, and it is no suprrise she is a force to be reckoned with in volleyball, and that multisport background sharpens the power, timing, and competitiveness that fuel her rebounding, defense, and scoring. With her blend of strength and versatility, she's quickly becoming a key piece for Dighton moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->