Carlisle boys basketball looks to continue their success
Season opens with the Carlisle Classic tournament Dec 5.
CHS player Michael Wuestner is preparing for the 2013-2014 season.
Carlisle Boys Basketball, coming off an impressive 2012-2013 run at states, looks to improve on their past success and take the team even further this year.
After a head-scratching three-win season in 2011, Carlisle Basketball worked hard throughout the summer and fall to prepare for last year’s season. With Coach Andre Anderson coming back for his second year, the team had high hopes for success. They started the season 0-4, and quickly the team was starting to look like a disaster.
We need to work on our transition defense. We need to be able to locate the ball in transition and be able to beat the fast breaks.
— Tim Atkinson, CHS senior basketball player
It all turned around with a strong win against Cumberland Valley on their home court, and the team was propelled into a six game win streak that put them right back into contention. With the support of many fans and teammates, the team was able to make playoffs and win the first game at states. Their season ended after a loss to State Championship runner-up Lower Merion.
George Null, CHS Athletic Director, said, “ [I am] excited about the upcoming season. There are a lot of returning players for the team and they have worked hard throughout the offseason to improve. ”
Null added, “Coach Anderson was a graduate here at CHS so he knows the program and knows what it means to bring home victories. He is passionate about the sport and he provides many opportunities for players to succeed. They have set the bar high for this season and they hope to come together on and off the court to create good chemistry and show cohesion on the team.”
Senior Tim Atkinson, returning starter, was very contemplative on the team improving their defense this year. He said, “We need to work on our transition defense. We need to be able to locate the ball in transition and be able to beat the fast breaks.”
Atikinson added that if the team could do this, “we could easily compete in districts and possibly go further.”
Junior Jake Milligan, who is coming back after getting a taste of the playoff experience last year, is very excited for this upcoming season. “We have been working hard since June working out multiple times a week to get better,” said Milligan. “I’m not worried about my personal stats, but I will do whatever I need to do to help the team succeed.”
Carlisle Basketball opens its season with the Carlisle Classic, a tournament between Carlisle and three other teams from different parts of the state. You can catch the first game of the classic on Friday, Dec 5, with the finals of the tournament on Saturday, Dec 6.
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Jordan Neff • Nov 14, 2013 at 8:08 pm
just a reminder that Lower Merion was the STATE CHAMPS not runner up! They beat Chester!
Jonathan Brown • Nov 5, 2013 at 2:57 pm
I’m excited for the new season. I plan on playing for the team myself and so far we’re looking really good. Hopefully we do as good or better than last year.
Alexis Jefferson • Nov 4, 2013 at 9:55 pm
Well written article. I agree with Sid, key players are what’s driving the teams potential success. It would be cool if you guys could get confirmation on key returning players, not just for basketball but other sports as well. It will help to better predict the upcoming seasons.
Zack Loudon • Nov 4, 2013 at 9:36 pm
I also believe that the CHS boys baskeball will be very successful. With many of the key underclassmen returning, the herd should be very strong. The head coach of the team is the same coach as last year, and many of the players really support him. I believe that if all of this years seniors play, the boys basketball team could make another run into the state playoffs.
Sid Ewell • Nov 4, 2013 at 11:09 am
I feel like the basketball season develops around the players. Since players like JD Hughes and Bamasa Bailor are questioning about returning, the season could be over exaggerating. If these players do come back though, the season looks very successful for the basketball team!