WICHITA HEIGHTS FALCONS
League: GWAL
BOYS
Head Coach: Joe Auer, 30th season
Last season’s record: 23-2
Last five seasons:
2020: 8-13
2021: 15-8
2022: 23-2
2023: 22-3
2024: 23-2
Key returning players: Chase Robinson, 6-4, sr., G; Amalachi Wilkins, 6-8, sr., G; Aven Mboule, 6-0, sr., G; Jalihn Timmons, 6-1, jr., G; K’mari Holt, 6-1, sr., G;
Coach Auer says:
“Heights is pursuing the very rare air in class 6A of four straight state championship games and nine championship Saturdays in the past 17 seasons. Amalachi Wilkins has a chance to finish his Heights career 2nd to only Perry Ellis in career wins as a starter. Amalachi, Chase Robinson, Aven Mboule, and Jalihn Timmons started 25 games last season and limited opponents to a 39 ppg scoring average. Top reserves K’Mari Holt and Isaiah Carter will expand their roles this season.”
GIRLS
Head Coach: Kip Pulliam, 2nd season
Last season’s record:
Last five seasons:
2020: 7-14
2021: 9-6
2022: 12-9
2023: 11-11
2024: 22-3
Key returning players: Samiyah Ellis, 5-8, sr., G; Kennadi Jackson, 5-8, sr., G; Heaven Gilbert, 5-10, sr., F; Kamyra Barber, 5-8, sr., G; Zari Walker, 5-10, sr., G; Destiny Maze, 5-9, so., G;
Coach Pulliam says:
“We have high expectations for this year’s team with a great group of seniors leading the way.
With four of five starters returning from a state tournament team, we expect to grow from falling short last year and make a run for a state championship.”
