Deep Dive Preview: Basehor-Linwood at Shawnee Heights

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's not easy to decide which game to scout on Friday nights. I always start by making a list of three possible games during the summer, whittle that down to two, and pick one that fits into my schedule and travel plans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have been featuring “Deck's Top 5 Big Games” for two seasons, and came up with a new series of reports “Deck's Deep Dive.” When I can find information and stats on players for my backup game each week I will do a longer preview of that game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I will be scouting the Beloit at Southeast Saline game this week, but my second choice was Basehor-Linwood at Shawnee Heights. The 2-0 Bobcats and 1-1 Thunderbirds meet in a league contest and an important game in terms of Class 5A playoff seeding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at eight Prep Redzone-ranked athletes whose skills will be displayed in Tecumseh.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thanks to coaches Rod Stallbaumer and Jason Swift who emailed me stats to use in the preview.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780113' first='Tyren' last='Parker'],</strong> WR, 6'2”, 180, Shawnee Heights, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker is currenlty ranked No. 5 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. He has caught 11 balls in two games for 185 yards and two touchdowns. Parker also plays defensive back for Shawnee Heights and has two interceptions and eight total tackles in two contests. Parker is a Division I prospect being pursued by multiple Big 12 and Big 10 conference programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='611096' first='Aiden' last='Scott'],</strong> QB, 6'5”, 190, Shawnee Heights, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Kansas has the Thunderbird signal caller ranked No. 13 overall. In Shawnee Heights' first two games, Scott has combined to throw for 665 yards and five touchdowns. He also punched one into the end zone on the ground. Scott is being recruited by multiple FCS and Division II programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780089' first='David' last='Wakes']</strong>, ATH, 5'10”, 180, Shawnee Heights, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wakes is currently ranked No. 27 overall in the class of 2026. In the Thunderbirds' first two games he has rushed for 176 yards on 32 carries. He has found the end zone twice for Shawnee Heights. Wakes is also being heavily recruited by multiple programs including Kansas State and Central Missouri.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1115457' first='Parker' last='Busenitz'],</strong> DB, 5'10”, 170, Shawnee Heights, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Busenitz is a tough two-way player for Heights. He has collected 8.5 tackles in two games. On the offensive side of the ball, he has caught eight balls for 134 yards and one touchdown. The T-Bird senior is currently ranked No. 325 overall in the Kansas Class of 2025. Busenitz is being recruited by in-state Division II and NAIA programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1113370' first='Carson' last='Dixon'],</strong> QB, 6'3”, 180, Basehor-Linwood, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dixon is a first-year starter behind center for the Bobcats. He has thrown for 215 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 63 yards. Dixon is currently ranked No. 116 overall by Prep Redzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1114730' first='Nash' last='Morrison'], </strong>WR, 6'3”, 145, Basehor-Linwood, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dixon's favorite target in the first two games of the season has been Morrison. He has caught 10 balls for 94 yards and two touchdowns. He is a solid route runner who is ranked No. 134 in the Kansas Class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1114743' first='Roman' last='Miller'], </strong>TE, 6'2”, 185, Basehor-Linwood, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller's numbers won't knock anyone off their feet, but this young man has some football skills. He is currently ranked No. 137 overall in the class of 2026. He has three receptions for 46 yards and one touchdown in two games. He is a big target and has a large catch radius.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='733447' first='Garrett' last='Pierce'], </strong>LB, 5'9”, 175, Basehor-Linwood, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pierce is Basehor's leading tackler after two games. He is currently ranked No. 75 overall in the class of 2025. In two games he has 6.5 total tackles. I saw him play last season and in a summer padded scrimmage. He has a solid combination of size and speed and enjoys hitting ball carriers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->