-By: Doug Phipps- After a few disappointing seasons for Darien Basketball, the varsity squad already has more wins in FCIAC play this year than it had all of last year. The freshman team is finding similar success under the guidance of sharpshooting freshman Blake Lange. The 3-1 DHS freshman team has had a solid year thus far, with a good team effort, according to Lange. "Our winning record has been a team effort. Nobody has stood out for every game." Despite this chemistry on the court, Lange still manages to score 8 points per game, leading the freshman squad. He's made five of 7 3-pointers this year, an impressive feat. Of the boys' strengths, Lange said, "Our team is very tall. Rebounding has been very good offensively and defensively this year." Lange also again emphasized the Wave's camaraderie on the court. "Team play has been crucial," he said. "Nobody has been labeled a 'ballhog' this year because everyone is willing to pass the ball." But Lange also recognizes some weaknesses: "Running plays has gone somewhat wrong this year," Lange said. "Sometimes everybody forgets where they should be and turnovers caused by the confusion are often converted into points for the opposing teams." Lange has also become involved with rowing at the Maritime Rowing Club in Norwalk. Crew has a different season than basketball, allowing him to easily manage both sports. But as he gets older, rowing and basketball are going to clash, and force a decision. "Managing both sports will be a problem in the future," Lange admitted. "Because they are different seasons, I can play both right now, but eventually I will most likely choose one or the other. Which one remains a mystery to me." But for now, this freshmen phenom continues to lead the ninth grade team to a solid year, a bright spot in a program that hasn't seen a lot of recent success. The team will have its next game at home against Staples High School at 4pm on Wednesday. (1/19) Come support the next generation of Blue Wave talent. Blog Editor's Note: Stay tuned for video of Blake Lange to be posted later this week.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Blake Lange: Freshman Sharpshooter
-By: Doug Phipps- After a few disappointing seasons for Darien Basketball, the varsity squad already has more wins in FCIAC play this year than it had all of last year. The freshman team is finding similar success under the guidance of sharpshooting freshman Blake Lange. The 3-1 DHS freshman team has had a solid year thus far, with a good team effort, according to Lange. "Our winning record has been a team effort. Nobody has stood out for every game." Despite this chemistry on the court, Lange still manages to score 8 points per game, leading the freshman squad. He's made five of 7 3-pointers this year, an impressive feat. Of the boys' strengths, Lange said, "Our team is very tall. Rebounding has been very good offensively and defensively this year." Lange also again emphasized the Wave's camaraderie on the court. "Team play has been crucial," he said. "Nobody has been labeled a 'ballhog' this year because everyone is willing to pass the ball." But Lange also recognizes some weaknesses: "Running plays has gone somewhat wrong this year," Lange said. "Sometimes everybody forgets where they should be and turnovers caused by the confusion are often converted into points for the opposing teams." Lange has also become involved with rowing at the Maritime Rowing Club in Norwalk. Crew has a different season than basketball, allowing him to easily manage both sports. But as he gets older, rowing and basketball are going to clash, and force a decision. "Managing both sports will be a problem in the future," Lange admitted. "Because they are different seasons, I can play both right now, but eventually I will most likely choose one or the other. Which one remains a mystery to me." But for now, this freshmen phenom continues to lead the ninth grade team to a solid year, a bright spot in a program that hasn't seen a lot of recent success. The team will have its next game at home against Staples High School at 4pm on Wednesday. (1/19) Come support the next generation of Blue Wave talent. Blog Editor's Note: Stay tuned for video of Blake Lange to be posted later this week.
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