Bobcat Invitational Day One Standouts

The first night of Basehor-Linwood’s 20th Annual Bobcat Invitational has come and gone. With four incredible games from start to finish, there were several standouts for each team. The standouts from Day One are below

2021 G Kale Purcell Holton – Kale kept his team in the game against a very talented Raytown South team by hitting two huge threes early on. He scored at all three levels on Wednesday night as well. Kale was undersized compared to Ray South, but showed a great willingness to rebound on both ends. Kale was tasked with guarding Ray South’s most talented guard and held his own, showing his potential as a perimeter defender. 

2020 G Keitez Simmons Raytown South – Simmons was great for his Ray South team on Wednesday, finishing with 18 points. Scoring at all three levels and finishing through contact. Simmons was aggressive off the bounce, and did a great job of creating space and getting open looks for himself. He was constantly in the passing lanes and hounding the opposing guard causing multiple steals. 

2020 G Mark Cann Raytown South – Cann was relatively quiet the entire first half for Ray South, and then came alive in the third scoring 8 points. Cann ran the court incredibly well which led to a couple fast break buckets, but was able to score on the perimeter and inside the post where he displayed good footwork and strength to battle through contact. Cann was exceptional on defense, showing his athleticism and innate shot blocking ability.

2021 G Joe Berry Topeka Washburn Rural – Berry had a big game for his Washburn team, even though they weren’t able to pull out the win. Tallying 17 points and scoring in a multitude of ways, including two threes. Berry used his strength to finish through contact and showed athleticism whilst doing so. 

2020 G Kobe Johnson Ottawa – Johnson was unstoppable for Ottawa, even scoring his teams entire 12 first quarter points. Johnson, a big bodied guard had his way with the smaller Washburn team and showed great footwork while working inside. He uses his strength well and even showed his ability to step out and hit the three. 

2021 G Tamar Bates Piper – Every time I watch Bates play, he continues to make this list. Bates finished with 33 points and helped his Piper team crawl out of the hole they were in for much of the game to help seal the win. He plays with a passion and intensity that is unmatched. Don’t be surprised if Bates ends up shooting up the rankings by the time Spring rolls around. 

2022 G Jordan Brown Basehor-Linwood – Brown was on fire for Basehor to start the game, scoring 12 points in the first quarter and drilling multiple threes. Brown finished the first half with 19, and impressed along the way. Scoring at all three levels, displaying court vision, and excelling as a perimeter defender. 

2020 F Cory Davila Basehor-Linwood – Davila finished with 14 points for the Bobcats on Wednesday night. Showing a willingness to be more aggressive on the offensive end, fighting for position, and showing great footwork. Davila showed he was able to rebound outside of his area, using his strength and big body to do so.