photo by: David Rodish/Journal-World

Lawrence junior Kenyon Doleman shoots a 3-pointer in a loss to Shawnee Mission South on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Overland Park.

Kenyon Doleman knocked down a 3-pointer with eight seconds left in Lawrence’s game against Shawnee Mission West on Feb. 6, sending the game into overtime. The Lions eventually won 67-54, with 28 points and seven 3s.

Almost a month later, Marley Doleman, Kenyon’s sister, made five 3-pointers in Lawrence’s substate 49-47 win over Shawnee Mission Northwest.

Throughout the boys and girls basketball seasons, the Doleman siblings have been 3-point specialists for the Lions, hitting game-winners, buzzer-beaters and momentum-swinging shots. So, who is the better shooter?

“Me,” they both say in unison.

Deciding the title of “best shooter in the family” isn’t the only time Kenyon and Marley are competing. Over summers growing up, the two were always in the driveway shooting the ball around, trying to one-up each other.

But while there’s always a competition between the two, there’s more respect, love and admiration for each other’s basketball skills.

“Always playing in the driveway, going to Rock Chalk all the time, just competing against each other made us better,” Kenyon said. “I think it’s just repetition, getting shots up in the driveway.”

Kenyon and Marley have an older brother, Kaden, who also played basketball. Kaden is five years older than Kenyon, so while they all grew up playing basketball together, the two current Lions are much closer in age. Growing up together was full of competition.

“It was fun making each other better, seeing each other playing in games and comparing our games to each other,” Kenyon said.

For Marley, being the youngest and having two older brothers meant trying to score like they do in basketball. Despite being just a freshman, Marley showed her capabilities throughout the season.

“I think I was always just looking up to them a lot and growing up seeing them in games wanting to do the same thing,” Marley said. “Playing in the same high school with my brother, I can come see his games after my games and compare and get better by watching him.”

The Dolemans haven’t just been making shots this last month. Lawrence boys basketball started the season with a 68-point win over J.C. Harmon, a game in which Kenyon, a junior, was the leading scorer. Marley has been a starter the entire season and has been one of the team’s most consistent shooters.

“I was happy seeing how she could learn her shooting ability from me,” Kenyon said of Marley’s freshman campaign.

Lawrence girls basketball coach Jeff Dickson says Marley’s confidence makes her a special shooter. She doesn’t hesitate on shots, no matter the situation.

“My confidence level is pretty good because I know how hard I work, and I just try to trust what I train with,” Marley said. “Also my teammates have helped me adapt to playing with them.”

For Kenyon, what makes him special is that he’s always ready to shoot. Lawrence boys basketball coach Nick Wood said that Kenyon is always squared up with the basket, and that his release is “pure.”

“That back end of the season, Kenyon was awesome,” Wood said. “And he has to be. In order for us to be successful, he has to be elite offensively every night… He’s created an amazing foundation for who he is. I’m super excited to see what he is going to give us for his senior year.”

Both Dolemans are their team’s top kick-out option. The boys basketball team has numerous guards who are best when driving downhill to the rim. But when a shot in the paint isn’t there, the team needs an option to kick the ball out to, and Kenyon is often there for a 3-pointer.

For the girls basketball team, the offense’s fulcrum is junior center Cami Nauholz. As their top scorer and biggest mismatch most nights, the Lions often move the ball around and find ways to get entry passes to Nauholz. But when teams pack the paint, Nauholz can kick it out to open shooters outside the 3-point line. That’s where Marley thrives.

“There’s something about the Doleman family,” Dickson said. “(Kenyon) makes a lot of shots like that, too. We’ve got to get them coaching all of our shooters.”

Both Dolemans had a breakout season this year, building excitement for their future. This summer will have a little more significance beyond being the summer following their breakouts, as it’ll be the last for Kenyon as a high schooler. Those moments competing in the driveway will be that much more special, knowing that this will be their final year to both wear Lawrence High jerseys.

“I’m lucky to have two years with him,” Marley said. “I’m grateful that I got to watch him over two seasons and learn from him.”

photo by: David Rodish/Journal-World

Lawrence freshman Marley Doleman jumps through a defender on a layup in a loss to Shawnee Mission South on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Overland Park.