By: BHS Sports Staff
November 21, 2024
How did you enjoy the snow this morning with more to come later this evening? Snow means Winter, and Winter means basketball.
Last week, we previewed the upcoming bowling and hockey seasons, and today, we will preview the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams.
First up is the boys’ basketball team, led by long-time head coach Jeff Shepherd, who is now in year 16 of coaching. The Hurricanes lost some key seniors from a year ago, so they will look to new leaders to continue their success.
This year, they will be led by seniors Aiden Starr and Tyler Cox, along with junior Devin Hardwick. Last year as a sophomore, Hardwick averaged 15 points and seven rebounds per game. Additionally, Starr averaged seven points per game but has improved his game significantly and is looking to increase his stats. Lastly, Cox had a great Summer of skill development, but he will miss the start of the season with a wrist injury.
Coach Shepherd is optimistic that his young team will grow and improve throughout the year.
“My expectation for this year’s team is to improve daily. We have a relatively young team, so we need to improve our skills and learn how to play for each other and play together. I am excited to watch this group learn and develop as the season progresses. I really do not have expectations as far as wins/losses go, just improvement.”
Their season will begin on December 2 at home as they take on the Lincoln West Wolverines.
Good luck, fellas!
Next up is the girls’ basketball team. The girls have faced a lot of adversity early on with only six players and a sudden head coaching departure. However, former varsity boys head coach Jerrod Karl is stepping up to lead this program. Coach Karl will be assisted by Savannah David (2022 graduate), who played for the Hurricanes and ended her career on a team that posted a 15-8 overall record.
Coach Karl, even with all of the adversity, is ready to see how his team will respond.
“My expectations for this year are to work hard and to continue to grow. With only six players, there are going to be many challenges, but the girls are going to learn many life lessons and values that extend much further than just basketball and the games played this season.”
The Lady Canes will tip off their season tomorrow night as they travel to Lutheran West to take on the Longhorns.
Good luck, girls!
In other Winter sports, the hockey team had a hard-fought loss against the Bay Rockets, 5-2. The goals for the Hurricanes were scored by seniors Philip Banaszak and Collin Flanagan. Banaszak’s goal was unassisted, while Flanagan’s goal was assisted by juniors Zander Rolon and Rocco Spiewacki.
They are back in action tonight against the Lakewood Rangers. The Hurricanes will also play on Saturday, traveling to Cleveland Heights to take on the Tigers. Puck drop for both games is at 7:30.
Led by junior Adam Cowper and sophomore Kadence Szmahlo, the varsity bowling team started positively with a 2,408 to 2,258 victory against the Benedictine Bengals. Good job, team.
Come out and support all of our Winter sports teams. Go Canes!
{For up-to-date events and schedules, visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.}
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