Which former Greater Branson area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Jan. 17?

Kyle Scharbrough and Ben Linnemeyer -

Jan 14, 2026

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Saturday, Jan. 17 will see these former Greater Branson area high school stars in competition.

Ben Linnemeyer

Harding Bison

Guard

Freshman

6′6″ 205

Link Academy

Hometown: Columbia

Next Game: vs. East Central Tigers, Saturday, Jan. 17, 3 p.m.

JaNyla Bush

Missouri State Bears

Guard

Freshman

5′3″

Link Academy

Hometown: St. Louis

Next Game: vs. New Mexico State Aggies, Saturday, Jan. 17, 12 p.m.

Kyle Scharbrough

William Jewell Cardinals

Guard

Junior

6′3″ 205

Branson High School

Hometown: Branson

Next Game: vs. Lewis Flyers, Saturday, Jan. 17, 3 p.m.

Laila Grant

Jackson State Lady Tigers

Forward

Freshman

6′2″

Link Academy

Hometown: Derwood

Next Game: vs. Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers, Saturday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m.

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