After an impressive 2025-26 season, the Central DeWitt Sabers will be aiming for another State Tournament Berth — this time with Emma Putman Emma Putman 5'8" | SG IA as their X-factor. Emma and her sister Ava were a tough 1-2 punch last year, but with Ava now playing at Truman State (my alma mater), it’s Emma’s time to shine. Starting over half her team’s games last season as a sophomore, the shooting guard is an extremely efficient player who can score at every level. She’s got a quick trigger, can knock down contested jumpers, and also moves well off of the ball (an underrated skill at the guard position). She does a great job of reading her defender and flashing to the rim for open looks. At the rim she’s got a nice floater in her bag while not shying away from contact — she’s equipped to finish any and-1 opportunity that comes her way. Expect big things from Emma in her new role this year.

It could be a special season for Emma Putman of Central DeWitt High School. We haven’t seen Putman’s full ability just yet because she has always had some talented ballers on the roster with her. Therefore she hasn’t had to step up too often or had to take over on any specific occasion but this Winter Putman should lead the team in PPG while being their best option on that side of the ball. She primarily works as a SG so the play of her PG and those around her will obviously impact that but everything is lining up so that she is their leader for her Junior year. This is the first time we have seen Central DeWitt without one of their main ballers. Their last 4- 5 season they have either had Lauren Walker, Ava Putman, or Kinley Birt so this year is going to be really different but that’s okay. It’s going to give the opportunities for others to step up as leaders and I expect Emma to be one of those others.