High School Spotlight: Greensburg Pirates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school season is still a few months away but with team workouts starting to take place, it is the perfect time to start previewing the season. In this series, we will be a look at some quick hitters, the top player, potential breakout player, other roster roster members and notable games of the upcoming season. For today's spotlight, we take a look at the&nbsp;Greensburg Pirates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Quick Hitters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Finished 20-7 last season. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lost to Scottsburg in Regionals </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>15-straight winning seasons</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Long time head coach Stacy Meyer retired in offseason</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shaun Busick enters year one as Greensburg head coach. 436-250 overall record as a head coach. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1297041' first='Jack' last='McKinsey']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKinsey is a 6'3 smooth guard that is an excellent shooter, both off the catch and off of the dribble, but really impresses with his improved quickness and athleticism. Does a lot of the dirty work at times but can score so well off the wing. More of hybrid forward/guard that can give you a few options of how to use him. An under-the-radar player but should be the go-to guy for Greensburg this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Breakout Player: [player_tooltip player_id='1158211' first='Addison' last='Barnes-Pettit']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barns-Pettit will return as the senior leader for the Pirates this season. Barnes-Pettit is a bruising post player that plays like a workhorse and has some of better versatility out of his position in the in-state 2024 class. Strong, athletic wing that drives it well, is tough to stop on the perimeter, and rebounds his position very well. Small schools have shown interest and with a breakout season, more will get involved. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notable Games (Confirmed)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>at Connersville (1/5)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Lawrenceburg (1/26)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Madison (2/10)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs Seymour (2/13)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>vs South Ripley (2/17)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->