Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Junior Class Gives Hope for Boys Basketball



By Matt Pik
It was another tough year for the Darien Boys Basketball team, as its season came to an early end with a loss to Fairfield Ludlowe in the regular season finale on Wednesday, February 22. The game, which the Blue Wave lost 34-49, marked the end of a season in which the team tallied a final record of 2-18, and just 1-17 in FCIAC play.
                However, while some critics and skeptics bash the team’s play, there are many who believe that the potential for a turnaround is there. It starts with the strong junior class, who will gain one more year of experience on the path to the 2012-2013 season. Juniors Liam Naughton and Kyle Green will lead the group next year, as well as strong players like Brian Wiegand, Drew Martzolf, and a cast of talented sophomores. “Although we struggled, the team can play much better and improve for next season. It starts with the players we have now, I know they’re talented enough,” senior captain Geoff Leeker said.
                Under the direction of Coach Marian, the team hopes to leave its past struggles behind. Without a doubt, the number of returning players, specifically juniors, should give optimism to the DHS student body that the basketball team will bounce back in a big time way.

Photo caption: Juniors Liam Naughton (right) and Kyle Green (bottom left) are key parts of a possible turnaround

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