KAMO Tournament Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the past 40 years, <strong>Blue Valley North High School</strong> has hosted the <strong>KAMO Tournament</strong>, an event that consistently brings together some of the top teams and players from the states of <strong>Kansas and Missouri</strong>. Now in its 40th year, the KAMO Tournament continues that tradition, featuring a field loaded with talent and setting the stage for several intriguing matchups. The event runs <strong>Tuesday, January 20th through January 23rd</strong>, and promises four days of high-level competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at the teams participating and the matchups to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blue Valley North Lady Mustangs</strong>, the host team, enter the tournament with a 9–2 record and are riding a three-game winning streak. North has been well balanced throughout the season, getting scoring contributions from every position on the floor. The roster is led by a veteran group of upperclassmen, including <strong>Macy and [player_tooltip player_id='1224235' first='Tatum' last='Schroering'], Gabi Hinson, and [player_tooltip player_id='1236706' first='Evie' last='Kincaid']</strong>, who provide experience and leadership. Adding to that core is standout freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1323218' first='Harper' last='Winter']</strong>, who continues to improve and make a bigger impact as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>VS </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lee's Summit North Lady Broncos</strong> enter the tournament with an 0–12 record. Despite the tough start to the season, they look to turn the page and gain momentum in the first tournament of the new year. The Lady Broncos are led by seniors <strong>Brooklyn Blaise</strong> and <strong>Kayanna Saunders</strong>, who bring energy and intensity on both ends of the floor and set the competitive tone for the group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Olathe West Lady Owls</strong> enter the event with a 5–5 record and are riding a four-game winning streak. West is a team that brings energy and intensity every night, setting the tone with their effort on both ends of the floor. The Lady Owls are led by upperclassmen <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='544006' first='Lexi' last='Cooley']</strong>, along with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='910367' first='Sydney' last='Hull'], [player_tooltip player_id='910374' first='Averee' last='Henshaw'], and [player_tooltip player_id='545023' first='Hannah' last='Lester']</strong>. They also get strong minutes and production from freshman guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1278011' first='Ashley' last='Fuentes']</strong>, adding another dynamic element to the lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>VS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sion High School</strong> enters with a 9–6 record, coming off a win against Marshall High. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='717513' first='Sydney' last='Blaine']</strong> leads the way, supported by veteran experience from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='929528' first='Avery' last='Young']</strong>. The Storm also get strong contributions from underclassmen <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1226206' first='Mya' last='Verdugo']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1616239' first='Rhegan' last='Williams']</strong>, who have done a great job adding depth and production across the lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bishop Miege Lady Stags</strong> enter the matchup with a 6–3 record, coming off a win in their last game. Miege is led by seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='883573' first='Mary' last='Grant'] and [player_tooltip player_id='279717' first='Jayla' last='McClinton']</strong>, along with juniors <strong>Finley Lemay and Gaby Calderon</strong>. The Lady Stags excel at applying constant pressure, forcing opponents to play faster than they'd like, which allows Miege to create turnovers and get out in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>VS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Truman High School</strong> enters the event with a 5–8 record, coming off a win over Raytown High last week. This is an experienced group, led by upperclassmen <strong>Haylee Parker, [player_tooltip player_id='1117301' first='Reagan' last='Thomas'], [player_tooltip player_id='997469' first='Kailei' last='Brown'], and Brooke Mora</strong>, who set the tone on both ends of the floor. Defensively, Truman does a strong job protecting the paint, and on the offensive end they pair that with the ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SM East Lady Lancers</strong> enter today's contest with a 2–7 record on the season, looking to snap a two-game skid and get back in the win column. East features a balanced roster made up of seniors, juniors, and sophomores, giving them a solid mix of experience and youth. The Lady Lancers are led by <strong>Lauren Mercer, Darcy Kroening, Courtney Reiser, and [player_tooltip player_id='1316910' first='Fina' last='Kessler']</strong>. Defensively, East is strong in the half court and complements that with the ability to stretch the floor and knock down shots from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Vs</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lee's Summit Lady Tigers</strong> enter today's matchup with a 5–6 record, coming off a tough, close loss last Thursday against Ray-Pec. As they look to get back in the win column, getting off to a fast start will be key. That effort will rest heavily on their veteran leadership, as the Lady Tigers feature an experienced core led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230317' first='Kennedy' last='Donahoe'], [player_tooltip player_id='892865' first='Ryann' last='Arnold'], [player_tooltip player_id='899540' first='Fabi' last='Lopez'], and [player_tooltip player_id='905719' first='Keira' last='Rausch']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->