Perry Ellis named Player of the Year

Perry Ellis was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the second time in his two years. Ellis has been a force in Heights’ first two years and averaged 22.1 points and 10.4 rebounds this year despite being double and triple-teamed all throughout the season.

I only saw Perry play once this season, but he was everything he was billed to be and more. Topeka shut Ellis down inside, but the star sophomore just stepped out and hit three-pointers instead. Perry can play an inside and outside game. His next two seasons will be fun to watch, and with the 6A state tournament coming to Wichita, everyone else in 6A is just playing for second for the team title and in the Gatorade Player of the Year race.