LES SCHWAB SHOOTOUT IN KENT: Eight players to keep an eye on

Eight players to keep an eye on at the 2011 Les Schwab Shootout in Kent at the ShoWare Center

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  • Wednesday, January 26, 2011 5:45pm
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Jason Boyce's all-around play this winter has helped Kentwood remain in contention for the SPSL North title.

Jason Boyce's all-around play this winter has helped Kentwood remain in contention for the SPSL North title.

LES SCHWAB KENT SHOOTOUT: EIGHT TO WATCH

Eight players to keep an eye on at the 2011 Shootout in Kent at the ShoWare Center

NAME, SCHOOL YEAR POSITION PPG.

Gary Bell, Kentridge Senior Guard 27.7

Notable: The best all-around player in the SPSL North, maybe the state; can do it all.

Jason Boyce, Kentwood Senior Forward 14.6

Notable: Versatile forward is one of most competitive players in league, has blossomed into go-to guy.

Jaron Heck, Kentlake Junior Forward 20.2

Notable: High-energy forward has quickly become one of league’s deadliest scoring threats.

D’Juan Miller, K-M Senior Guard 14.8

Notable: Lightning-quick guard has plenty of moves to get to the hoop, but can shoot, too.

Kylie Huerta, Kentwood Senior Guard 19.7

Notable: The motor never stops running in this diminutive star, who was the co-MVP of the North last year.

Jessica Barnes, KL Senior Guard 10.5

Notable: Falcon senior has been a rock to team this year.

Josie Paznokas, KR Freshman Guard 7.5

Notable: Sharpshooting guard has been on a roll, scoring 30 points in her last two games combined.

Aubreyana Anderson, K-M Junior G/F 12.2

Notable: Dangerous inside player has become team’s biggest scoring threat.


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