Team Preview: High Point Christian Academy
Team Preview: High Point Christian Academy (High Point) Head Coach: Joseph Cooper Conference: NCISAA Piedmont Last Season: 24-6 (NCISAA 3-A state runner-up) The 2016-2017 High Point Christian Academy Cougars have some unfinished business to take care of after a…
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Team Preview: High Point Christian Academy (High Point)
Head Coach: Joseph Cooper
Conference: NCISAA Piedmont
Last Season: 24-6 (NCISAA 3-A state runner-up)
The 2016-2017 High Point Christian Academy Cougars have some unfinished business to take care of after a runner-up finish in the NCISAA 3-A state tournament last season and featured Boston College freshman Ty Graves and Kentucky freshman Edrice Adebayo. Joseph Cooper takes over the head coaching duties as long-time coach Brandon Clifford resigned. Cooper was previously at Crossroads Christian and led them to 23-9 finish and a berth in the NCISAA Class 2-A quarterfinals.
Jalen SeegarsReturning from last year’s High Point Christian Academy team includes 6’5” 2017 Jalen Seegars, 6’3” 2017 Reece Bogan, 6’3” 2018 Lance Boykin, 6’4” 2017 De’shaun Taylor, and 5’9” 2017 Tyeren Melton. Of the title run returnees, Seegars is a powerful wing who can create for himself, but also has the ability to knock down open shots. He currently holds offers from Western Carolina, Vermont, Monmouth, Winthrop, Hampton, and High Point. Another key player, Reece Bogan is a deep threat who’s great in catch and shoot situations but can also create his own shot off the dribble. Bogan has recently committed to play for Walsh University of Ohio.
Key transfers for the Cougars this season include John Kerr, a 6’11” Sr. big man from East Forsyth High School, who has attracted a lot of college interest for his soft touch around the basket and ability to alter shots on the defensive end. Other transfers are 6’6, 2018 Andrew Gordon from Carlisle School in Virginia, 6’4” 2018 Kyle Watkins, a versatile scorer who fills up the stat page with his many contributions, and 6’1” 2017 Cole Watkins, both from Ragsdale High School.
Outlook and Key Games:
The Cougars look to make a name for themselves in several tournaments this year while participating in the Southern Alamance MLK showcase, Henry Clay Tournament (Lexington, KY), Sheetz Holiday Tournament (Southwest Guilford), and the Burlington Day Tournament.