HS Team Preview: Creekview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Creekview may have a bit of a different look this season, there's a lot of optimism surrounding this year's team. The Grizzlies have had a great offseason and their chemistry has developed quite nicely throughout the summer and fall. The ball is moving a lot faster this year because of their well-rounded lineup and unselfish guard play. With a talented mix of seniors, juniors, and sophomores, Creekview should be competitive in 6A this year. All 6 of the players listed below are 4.0 students as well so any high-academic programs should certainly consider making a stop in Canton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Roster</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 6'6 F [player_tooltip player_id='1498525' first='Seth' last='Jack']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seth will provide valuable senior leadership and do a lot of different things on the court this year. His positional versatility will create a lot of mismatches and he'll help space the floor with more outside shooting. Holds offers from Maryville &amp; Reinhardt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 6'9 C Nolan Tricker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nolan Tricker gives Creekview good size in the middle at 6'9 and will be the anchor in the paint. Around the rim, Tricker has a solid post game and a nice touch. Tricker also shoots free throws well which can be an important skill for bigs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 6'4 G [player_tooltip player_id='1444785' first='Luke' last='Jack']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1444785' first='Luke' last='Jack'] is a skilled ball-handler that can play either guard position. He's got a nice change of pace to his game and can score it from all 3 levels. Contributed last year as a freshman and could be a major breakout candidate this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'0 G Will Kline</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will Kline will play a vital role on this team, providing defensive intensity and consistent guard play. The junior guard shoots it well from 3 as well. Kline and [player_tooltip player_id='1444785' first='Luke' last='Jack'] will compliment each other nicely in the backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 6'4 F Luke Godwin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Godwin is the kind of player that's willing to do all of the little things to help his team win. He's a great defender and rebounder that won't shy away from guarding opposing bigs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 5'9 G Griffin Latimer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Latimer is a competitive guard with a blue-collar approach. He's a knockdown shooter from 3 and also led last year's team in steals as a freshman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->