For Great Bend High School senior McKenna Mauler, the choice to play basketball for Labette Community College next year was a logical one.“I really liked the coach,” Mauler said. “The community’s kind of similar to Great Bend, small, and sports is kind of a big deal there.”Beyond the good fit, Mauler said it would serve as a good proving ground to see if she wants to continue things at a four-year school.“It’s close to (Pittsburg State), and I’m thinking about going to Pitt after next year,” Mauler said. “They kind of do the same offense.
Mauler to play basketball for Labette
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