For Hollis High School basketball, the 2025–26 season has marked a long-awaited resurgence. The Tigers have won more than 20 games for the first time in over a decade, capturing the Shortgrass Conference title and surging into the area tournament. At the core of that success stands senior forward Wyatt Warren—a quiet leader whose grit and versatility have anchored Hollis inside.
Warren has averaged 8 points and 9 rebounds per game, providing a steady interior presence on both ends of the court. But his impact can’t be measured only in numbers. Whether boxing out bigger opponents, setting strong screens, or switching defensively to contain smaller guards, Warren’s willingness to do the unglamorous work has been a defining factor in Hollis’ turnaround.
“Wyatt averaged 8 points and 9 rebounds per game while anchoring the load inside for Hollis,” head coach Tyler Bates said. “His ability on defense to switch and guard smaller guards on ball screens helped Hollis win 20+ games, winning the Shortgrass Conference, and advancing to the area tournament for the first time in over a decade. Hollis’ team is loaded with difference makers that didn’t necessarily light up the scoreboard but did all the little things that helped this team put Hollis basketball back on the map (like Kreid McQueen, and Lincoln Bronn).”
Warren’s poise has been just as valuable as his production. When games tighten, he provides the physicality and calm Hollis needs in the paint, controlling rebounds and creating second-chance opportunities. His example of consistent effort embodies the unselfish team-first mentality that has carried the Tigers to new heights.
As Hollis continues its postseason push, Warren remains a symbol of what’s made this season special—a player who embraces his role, competes every possession, and leads by doing the things that don’t always make headlines but win ballgames.
