Scott Schoenberger

[Concordia-NE Men’s Basketball @CUNEmbb]

THE BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR! Welcome back campers!

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[Scott Schoenberger @ShowtimeScott]

@B_Town_Sands @nfmtweets 🎼Satin sheets to lie on … satin pillows to cry on …🎼

[Leo Schoenberger @leoschoenb]

Senior season highlights with @BHSBoys_Bball
Excited for the next chapter at @CUNEmbb

[Scott Schoenberger @ShowtimeScott]

@bigmac_nocheez The candid shots are always the best!

[Baldwin Basketball @BHSBoys_Bball]

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Photo Credit: Mac Moore Lawrence Sports

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Photo Credit: Mac Moore Lawrence Sports

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Photo Credit: Mac Moore Lawrence Sports

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Photo Credit: Mac Moore Lawrence Sports

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[Concordia-NE Men’s Basketball @CUNEmbb]

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[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

2026 Sports in Kansas 4A Boys 🏀Coach of the Year: Don Blanchat, Baldwin

Don Blanchat led Baldwin to a 22-6 season and a 4A state championship, defeating Rock Creek 66-60 in the state finals at Hutchinson. The title marked the first boys basketball state championship in school history, coming in Baldwin’s first-ever appearance in a state championship game.

The Bulldogs finished the year playing their best basketball in March, validating a season built on belief and high expectations.

“It was a season with high expectations,” Blanchat said. “At times people doubted what may happen at the end, but the players and coaching staff always believed, and when March hit, we were playing our best basketball.”

Baldwin navigated one of the toughest leagues in the state, splitting with 5A state champion Bonner Springs and showcasing the strength at the top of the Frontier League. The Bulldogs were led by standout players Cooper Carr and Leo Schoenberger, two of the top players in Kansas regardless of class.

Blanchat, who took over the program after previously serving as an assistant at Baldwin, has built a steady winner with an 88-52 record over six seasons as head coach. His coaching journey also includes time at Mankato High and Osawatomie, where he spent over a decade building programs.

An alum of Quivira Heights, Blanchat credits a long list of influences throughout his career, including his father and the coaching staff at Baldwin, specifically Pete Carr, for their impact along the way.

With a historic first title and a team that peaked at the right time, Blanchat and Baldwin capped off a championship season in 4A. #sportsinkansas

[Kansas Sports Central @KSSCentral]

Cooper Carr of Baldwin is the 2026 Kansas Sports Central 4A Boys Basketball Player of the Year 🏆

[kansasdotcom @kansasdotcom]

Meet Kansas high school basketball’s best: Wichita Eagle reveals Top 15 teams https://t.co/iLCqmdcKIC

[Taylor Eldridge @tayloreldridge]

Introducing the Wichita Eagle's all-class boys basketball teams for the 2025-26 season.

This list is an attempt to recognize the best talent from every classification in Kansas high school basketball.

https://t.co/lnL572AzyO

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

Sports in Kansas 2026 4A Boys All-State 🏀 #sportsinkansas

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

2026 Sports in Kansas Boys🏀 Defensive Player of the Year (All-Classes)

Sam Simmons Jr., Olathe North Sr.
Cam Love, Olathe North Sr.
Leo Schoenberger, Baldwin Sr.
Jack Herd, South Central Sr.
Dayne Johnson, Silver Lake Sr. (Not pictured)

Five of the top defenders in Kansas, representing all levels of the state while showcasing elite defensive impact regardless of class.

The Defensive Player of the Year selections are not done strictly by classification. Instead, we select five players statewide as part of our All-Classes Defensive Team.

Our process/criteria/guidelines guarantees representation across the state:
• At least one player has to be from large schools (6A/5A)
• At least one player has to be from mid-sized schools (4A/3A)
• At least one player has to be from small schools (2A/1A-I/1A-II)

The remaining selections are awarded to the best overall defensive players in Kansas, regardless of class.

This allows us to recognize elite defensive impact at every level of the state while still honoring the very best players, no matter where they play.

Full bios and interviews to follow tonight and tomorrow.

#sportsinkansas
Left to right: Schoenberger, Herd, Simmons, Love

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

2026 Sports in Kansas 4A Boys Player of the Year and All-Classes Player of the Year: Cooper Carr, Baldwin

Cooper Carr capped off one of the most complete careers in Kansas, leading Baldwin to its first-ever boys basketball state championship under head coach Don Blanchat while earning Sports in Kansas All-Classes Player of the Year honors.

The 6’3 senior averaged 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 3.1 steals per game, impacting the game in every way while leading Baldwin through a challenging path that included knocking off multiple undefeated teams on the way to the title.

Baldwin also split with 5A state champion Bonner Springs during the regular season, handing Bonner its only loss of the year and showcasing the strength at the top of their league.

“This season was one of much adversity but also resilience,” Carr said. “The guys battled through injuries and tough situations and came out of it state champs.”

Carr leaves Baldwin as the program’s all-time leader in points, assists and steals, finishing a remarkable four-year career as a starter with four sub-state championships and a state title.

After being named the 2025 Sports in Kansas Non-Senior Player of the Year, Carr elevated his game even further this season, separating himself as the top players in Kansas regardless of class. He was also a Sports in Kansas Top 5 All-Classes selection. Teammate Leo Schoenberger was also one of the best in Kansas, regardless of class.

A standout multi-sport athlete, Carr is also Baldwin’s all-time leading scorer in soccer, showcasing his versatility and competitiveness across multiple sports.

“My dad is my role model,” Carr said, a reflection of the foundation behind his success on and off the court.

“I give all glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Carr said. “I wouldn’t be the man I am without finding Him.”

Committed to Northwest Missouri State, Carr leaves behind one of the most decorated and impactful careers in Kansas high school basketball.

One of the most complete four-year careers you’ll ever see in Kansas 4A high school basketball.

#sportsinkansas

[KSHSAA @KSHSAA]

2026 KSHSAA Covered Boys All-Class Teams

#KSHSAACovered x @CapFed

https://t.co/UHJiQEYa3d

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

2026 Sports in Kansas 4A Boys 🏀Coach of the Year: Don Blanchat, Baldwin

Don Blanchat led Baldwin to a 22-6 season and a 4A state championship, defeating Rock Creek 66-60 in the state finals at Hutchinson. The title marked the first boys basketball state championship in school history, coming in Baldwin’s first-ever appearance in a state championship game.

The Bulldogs finished the year playing their best basketball in March, validating a season built on belief and high expectations.

“It was a season with high expectations,” Blanchat said. “At times people doubted what may happen at the end, but the players and coaching staff always believed, and when March hit, we were playing our best basketball.”

Baldwin navigated one of the toughest leagues in the state, splitting with 5A state champion Bonner Springs and showcasing the strength at the top of the Frontier League. The Bulldogs were led by standout players Cooper Carr and Leo Schoenberger, two of the top players in Kansas regardless of class.

Blanchat, who took over the program after previously serving as an assistant at Baldwin, has built a steady winner with an 88-52 record over six seasons as head coach. His coaching journey also includes time at Mankato High and Osawatomie, where he spent over a decade building programs.

An alum of Quivira Heights, Blanchat credits a long list of influences throughout his career, including his father and the coaching staff at Baldwin, specifically Pete Carr, for their impact along the way.

With a historic first title and a team that peaked at the right time, Blanchat and Baldwin capped off a championship season in 4A. #sportsinkansas