This season, Wright City seniors Grant Lehmen and Shiriah McRoberts had very similar campaigns.
In guiding their respective teams, the pair also produced at a similar level, earning both …
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This season, Wright City seniors Grant Lehmen and Shiriah McRoberts had very similar campaigns.
In guiding their respective teams, the pair also produced at a similar level, earning both second-team all-Eastern Missouri Conference recognition.
“As a player, I simply try to do whatever the team needs from me,” Lehmen said. “Whether that be rebounding, defending, scoring, or any other part of the game, I try my best to fill my role so that I can put my teammates in a position to succeed as well.”
Lehmen, the 6-foot-5 senior forward, was the rock for the boys’ team as he compiled a resume of 8.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game for the Wildcats (6-21). Lehmen scored in double figures six times this season, including a career-high 19 in a win over the St. Louis Patriots on December 11.
A fellow senior post player, Kaiden Pilcher, said both Lehmen’s play and his character spoke literal volumes for who he is, both on and off the court.
“He is the cornerstone,” Pilcher said. “Without him, it’s hard to get rebounds, run our offense, everything. He means that much to this team. He’s just a great guy, too.”
Wright City Coach Ken Brown praised Lehmen’s drive.
“He brings size, length, athleticism and heart,” Brown said. “I’ve never seen Grant take a play off. Grant is one of the best players that we have and I’m sorry that he’s a senior. It’s been great to have him on the team; he’s a good player.”
While much smaller in stature than Lehmen’s frame, McRoberts’ effort was just as sizable for the girls (7-20).
The 5-foot guard averaged 13.8 points and 2.8 steals per game for the Wildcats in a season and career she’ll never forget. This season, she scored in double figures in 18 of the 25 games in which she played.
Her season-high effort came when she scored 24 points in a win on January 28 at Brentwood.
"This season has been a great opportunity,” McRoberts said. “I’m thankful that coaches in our conference think I am worthy."
That desire to make the most of her opportunity left its impression on Wright City Coach Dustin Elledge.
“You can see the drive and the will to win are there,” Elledge said. “The great thing is that she works hard (to get everyone involved).”
