Player’s Perspective: Season Recap
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Now that the season is over and the AAU circuit is beginning, I decided to go back and ask players in all 4 classes about how their seasons went, from their perspective. Here are the next couple players! Arion Palacol…
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Continue ReadingNow that the season is over and the AAU circuit is beginning, I decided to go back and ask players in all 4 classes about how their seasons went, from their perspective. Here are the next couple players!
How do you think your team and yourself performed throughout this season?rn-I think we performed well not to our best, we had two close games to go to regionals and fell short in both of them.
What was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?rn-We really had no obstacles that really effected us.
What do you think you improved most on the court?rn-I think it has to be my leadership by talking more to my teammates, especially on defense.
What are you looking to improve before next season?rn-Passing for sure i only averaged around 2 assists and hoping for 5+ next year
Who are some teammates that you think stood out this season? Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?rn- Shawn Etheridge Shawn Etheridge 5’10” | PG Marysville Getchell | 2024 State WA had a fantastic year and for next year Zach Rice Zach Rice 6’2″ | SF Marysville Getchell | 2025 WA , Mariano Palacol, and Wyatt Harris Wyatt Harris 6’3″ | SF Marysville Getchell | 2025 WA are people to watch for.
Highlights
How do you think your team and yourself performed throughout this season?rn-I think we had a really talented and well coached team this year. We struggled staying consistent at times playing against competition we took for granted. I’d say I had a pretty solid season this year as my role changed on the team from last year. I averaged around 23ppg and had a 40 point game including four 30+ point games. I realize there are areas in my game that I need to improve.
What was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?rn-The biggest obstacle our team faced this season was trying to stay healthy with all the sicknesses that was going around.
What do you think you improved most on the court?rn-I improved most this season on using my ability to attack the rim and also go to my pull up jumper to have other weapons and be a tougher threat. My footwork and athleticism was a big factor that helped me with my finishing at the rim this season.
What are you looking to improve before next season?rn-I am looking to improve my all-around game. I’ve realized there is so much more to impact the game then just scoring so for me I will improve my rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks to fill out the stat line and be a big impact to my team and be all around.
Who are some teammates that you think stood out this season? Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?rn-Two teammates who stood out this season where Braiden Boyd Braiden Boyd 6’5″ | SF Chelan | 2023 State WA and Kellen Reinhart. Some teammates who are going to catch some eyes and have a breakout year are Point Guard Isaac Wilson and PF Ryan Rainville.
How do you think your team and yourself performed throughout this season?rn-I think our team did pretty good this year. We definitely had our ups and downs but overall we accomplished most of our goals. We built a brotherhood and played for each other every night. We got ourselves back into state for the first time in a decade and that was a good ending to the season for us.
What was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?rn-I would say our biggest obstacle was decently going on a 0-4 streak at the beginning of the season. Losing our rivalry game really set us back and from there we couldn’t get going. We our big to an injury 2 games after that and that made things worse. It was definitely a challenge for us.
What do you think you improved most on the court?rn-I think I improved the most in my defense. I got more active on defense and faster the light the season, really being able to anticipate the guards and stay on their best players.
What are you looking to improve before next season?rn-Before next season I would like to improve my shooting for sure that’s one thing I feel like once I get knockdown constant shot I’ll be harder to guard. I’m able to make open and contested jumpers already but I would like to get better at it.
Who are some teammates that you think stood out this season? Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?rn-I think Quinn Swanson Quinn Swanson 6’2″ | SG Mount Vernon | 2024 State WA had a good season for sure being face guarded still going off every night he was a good contributor to the team and I think he has a very bright future. I think Quinn and Xavier will have a breakout season Quinn senior year he’s definitely looking to come out strong and do what he does. Xavier’s gotten a lot better and improved his basketball IQ and shot filling in big spot for us next year excited to see them do good.