CAPITAL CITY AREA SPORTS


TOP FOUR BASKETBALL PLA YERS OF THE YEAR Ethan Wunderlich Eugene Eagles


Ethan Wunderlich rewrote the Eugene Eagles basketball record book. He’s the career leader in points (1826), passing up Tre Kempker’s mark of 1687. 530 career assists bettered Cody Shaw’s previous record of 427. Ethan also played in more games (118) than any other Eugene Eagle. His 49-point game against Russellville on homecoming set a single game school record. Most of all, Ethan will always be remembered for being       Missouri Class 2 Player of the Year.


Ethan became the leader for our team with his play and in the huddle, having arguably the best individual year in our program’s history while leading our team to a state title. He has consistently performed in the clutch throughout his career, but his postseason performance this year was at another level. Ethan is the most accomplished player in the history of our program. 


Photography By: MSHSAA Photo By: Adyson Photos Grady Payton Capital City Cavaliers


Grady Payton was a dominating force, scoring from anywhere on the court for the Capital City Cavaliers. Grady set new single season school records with 687 points and 259  1,418 career points and 628 career rebounds. Grady set another single game scoring record, when he poured in 45 points in a win over Lutheran St. Charles, that was one more than the 44 he scored on opening night against Hallsville this season. Grady will continue his basketball and athletic career at D-1 Bryant University in Rhode Island.


Grady has grown tremendously over the course of his career, not just in skill, but            consistency set the tone for our team, and his impact went far beyond the stat sheet. He was someone his teammates relied on in big moments and was a key part of the culture we built. – Ryan Fick, Capital City Basketball Coach


50 /// May 2026


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