William Chrisman senior guard Jessie Minter (3) made an immediate impact with the Bears after moving to Independence and transferring from Kansas City East. Minter, who was welcomed by standout Dayne Herl before the season, has played a big role in helping the Bears advance to Saturday’s Class 5 state quarterfinals at Cable Dahmer Arena. DAVID M. RAINEY/EXAMINER FILE PHOTO
By Bill Althaus The Examiner Moments after William Chrisman ran away from Platte County in the Class 5 District 8 championship game, coach Jake Kates…