By Matt Browning

Lance Hoffsommer of Sedgwick was voted the Wichita Small School Preseason Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Hoffsommer received 470 votes, which was more than 60 percent of the overall vote.

“I’m pretty lucky to live in the Sedgwick community,” Hoffsommmer said. “The Sedgwick community supports their students and athletes. I appreciate them voting for me.”

Last season, Hoffsommer was a first team all-league selection for the Cardinals, as well as honorable mention All-Class 2A state. 

“I think my strength is my versatility,” Hoffsommer said. “I have played all five positions for my team and I think I can fill in wherever they need me.”

Hoffsommer will be asked to defend more in the backcourt this season for the Cardinals, which went 11-9 last season. His focus has been on improving how he can play defense on those who are quicker than him.

“My area of focus this upcoming season is to work on my quickness so that I can better defend quick point guards when I have to pick them up defensively,” Hoffsommer said.

Outside of playing basketball, Hoffsommer is also a standout performer in football and baseball. He also participates in student council, STAND, National Honor Society and CHAMPS.

He hopes to play quarterback in college next year and wants to obtain an accounting or finance degree.