December has finally come around the corner and now it is time for the Eaton Rapids varsity basketball team to undergo a long and wintery season. The boys have been working hard all year long for this time. The team participated in the summer ball league and the fall ball league hosted at Lansing Eastern field house and Aim High. They played many tough teams throughout the two seasons, along with practice through June, and workouts during the fall.
With all they have done in preparation for the 2011-12 season, expectations are high. Second year head Coach Luke Brown said, “I expect the boys to win and compete at a high level in every game we play.” Goals that the team and Coach Brown have are high but attainable for this year’s season. “Compete in the league and make a good run in districts” says Jacob Masteller about his goals for the year. Another senior Craig Wells simply says “prove all the haters wrong.” As we all know it is easier said than done, but Coach Brown says he feels good about this year’s team and that they surprisingly may be better than last years team when they had senior point guard Travis Wells, leading all there games in points and many other stats as well.
Returning varsity forward and junior Ta’Ron Gentry says, “A goal that I want our team to accomplish this season is to make a name for our program by winning at all cost.” The 2011-12 season will have a lot in store for them, and they are striving to accomplish goals and get better every day. Come out and support you’re Guys Varsity basketball team this season. Winter fest is January 2nd versus our rivals the Charlotte Orioles.
