High school basketball comes down to three things:
- Who's willing to do the dirty work.
- Who stays disciplined when it's hard.
- Who shows up ready every single day.
Congrats to Jr G Steven Lightsey for being selected to the MAC All Star 🏀 Game for Jr’s! He will be playing for the South 1-4A team in March at Ms College!
A high school basketball team doesn't need the flashiest players or the fanciest offense.
It needs grit.
It needs kids who box out every play, dive for loose balls, and show up on time when no one is watching.
A great high school basketball team is the result of a simple formula:
- Players who show up early and stay late.
- Coaches who care more about development than dominance.
- A culture where every single person feels valued.
Trojans 🏀 with a 54-46 road win over SEL going 2-0 in Sam Dale Tournament! Tonight’s MVP is SR-G Bobby Mason with 17 points and 6 asst! SR BJ Portis had 10 points to help lead the Trojans! #TrojanHoops@bshields0244
High school basketball isn’t won in the fourth quarter.
It’s won in the 6 AM practices,
in the sprints when your lungs burn,
in the film room dissecting bad habits.
Parents: don’t be upset your kid isn’t playing when he misses practices during academic breaks.
Playing high school sports is also about commitment to your teammates and a sacrifice you’re willing to make. Most teams have scheduled days off. Make the most of those days.
High school basketball is a classroom disguised as a gym.
The lessons you learn:
- How to take responsibility when you mess up.
- How to sacrifice for something bigger than yourself.
- How to chase excellence, even when no one’s watching.
Trojans 🏀 with home win tonight over New Hope 46-36! Jr G Steven Lightsey with 16 points, 11 reb and 6 asst! Sr G Bobby Mason chip in 11 points! WE>ME #TrojanHoops@bshields0244