Wichita Northwest – Basketball Preview – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm

League: GWAL

BOYS

Head Coach: Andy Hill

Last Five Seasons:

2025 – 16-6

2024 – 18-7

2023 – 13-9

2022 – 14-7

2021 – 14-8

Key Returning Players: Darrian Hammond, 6-0, sr., G; Deshea Benton, 6-3, jr., G; Martell Taylor, 6-1, so., G; Bishop Sutton, 6-1, so., G

Coach Hill says:

“We will have a lot of young players baƩling to get in to the varsity rotation along with a trio of

transfers. There may be some growing pains early on but I think we have a group capable of playing some quality basketball by the end of the season.”

GIRLS


 Head Coach: Christina Commons

Last Five Seasons:
 
2025 – 4-17
  2024 – 5-16
  2023 – 7-14
  2022 – 4-17
  2021 – 2-18

Key Returning Players:
 
Aniah Simpson, sr., F; Aubrey Navarrete, sr., G; Jaycee Schur, sr., G; Maryah Staten, sr., G; Alondra Morales, sr., G; Maison Norman, sr., F; Ta’lyiah Lewis, jr., G; Tho’Marie Griffin, so., F;

Coach Commons says:
 
“This year’s group of girls has lots of energy and determination going into the season. The returners have all gotten varsity minutes in the past, even though we lost some great seniors. With six seniors leading the way and a mix of strong underclassmen, this team will be tough to beat.”