Gavin & Gallagher Placide ('26) Join the Sunrise Family

Wichita, KS - Sunrise Christian Academy is thrilled to announce the enrollment of Gavin and Gallagher Placide, high level players graduating in 2026 from Centennial, CO. Both Gavin and Gallagher currently play on the Nike EYBL circuit with Team Griffin 16U.

"At Sunrise Christian Academy, we pride ourselves on maximizing the potential of our athletes through proven processes and exceptional people," stated Head Coach Kyle Lindsted. "Both Gavin and Gallagher are well rounded players with a bright futures ahead. They have a great foundation to build on and we're confident that their combination of size and length will provide a valuable dynamic to our roster in the upcoming season. Their ability as taller wings to defend multiple positions and contribute on the offensive end has them realizing just how good they can really be as they continue to consistently put in the work to be their very best."

"When recruits and their families commit to being a part of Sunrise Christian Academy, that is Day 1," noted Coach Kyle Lindsted. "We're going to do everything in our power to help both Gavin and Gallagher to be their very best and are excited that the Placide family has made the decision to join the same family as many Buffaloes before them."

Sunrise Christian Academy looks forward to the twins' arrival in August and their future contributions to both the school & basketball program, aiming for its sixth High School Nationals appearance in the past seven years and second NIBC/EYBL Scholastic title in the fourth year of the conference's existence.

View Gavin's roster page here: https://sunrisechristian.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/bios/placide_gavin_xch9

View Gallager's roster page here: https://sunrisechristian.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/bios/placide_gallagher_dw1v

As with each commitment, the Placides will begin a personalized off-season strength & conditioning program designed by Kerry Rosenboom to prepare them for arrival in August. Both will also begin an individual development plan as well as start guided film review for both on and off the court growth prior to on-campus arrival.

Sunrise Christian Academy is a college-preparatory, nondenominational, K4-12 Christian school graduating 45-50 seniors each year with enrollment well over 600 students. While the Academy recently celebrated its 40th birthday, the basketball program was placed in the hands of Kyle Lindsted in 2000. After rising to national prominence, since 2010 Sunrise Christian Academy has helped to develop over 125 Division I basketball players and four NBA Players. You can learn more about Sunrise Christian Academy by visiting here: www.sunrisechristian.org