Leola-Frederick: Season Review

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">In this Season Review, we are looking at 1 of the 8 teams that made the illustrious State B Tournament in Aberdeen, the<strong> Leola-Frederick Titans</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A good amount of time has passed since the high school season, so PHD thought it would be fun to look back at the historic Titans season. This group made memories that will last a lifetime! Coach <em>Pashen's </em>squad won an impressive 19 regular season games! The Titans lose some talented seniors to graduation but they bring back quality ballers and will once again be a top B squad in 2024-25. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SHOUTOUT</span></strong>.....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Brayden Sumption</strong>, 1^st&nbsp;Team All-Conference, 3rd-Team All-State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1386801' first='Noah' last='Kippley'], 1^st&nbsp;Team All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for Titan stats and a Q&amp;A session with coach&nbsp;<em>Brock Pashen</em></span>.<a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2464743,"width":"252px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Titans-Logo.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Titans-Logo.png?w=480" alt="" class="wp-image-2464743" style="width:252px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1842251,"width":"252px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1842251" style="width:252px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team:</strong>&nbsp;Leola-Frederick Area</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mascot:&nbsp;</strong>Titans</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong>&nbsp;<em>Brock Pashen</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class:</strong>&nbsp;B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Conference:</strong>&nbsp;Lake Region</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Record:</strong> 22-4 (State Tournament Qualifier)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Stat Leaders</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brayden Sumption -</strong> 14 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 3 apg, 56.8 eFG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2464879' first='Gavin' last='Nickelson']</strong> <strong>-</strong> 6 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.2 apg, 48 eFG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1386801' first='Noah' last='Kippley'] -</strong> 17.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 51.8 eFG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2297365' first='Westyn' last='Thorpe'] -</strong> 5.5 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 2 apg, 41.6 eFG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548636' first='Winston' last='Clark'] -</strong> 4 ppg, 1.5 rpg, .9 agp, 46.2 eFG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551743' first='Titus' last='Kippley'] -</strong> 2.3 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.2 apg, 48.8 eFG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1634581' first='Milo' last='Sumption'] -</strong> 5.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg, .9 apg, 46.2 eFG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1634582' first='Ethan' last='Petrich'] -</strong> 5.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, .3 apg, 49.6 eFG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>GP: </strong>26 <strong>Pts Scored: </strong>1713 <strong>PPG:</strong> 65.9 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 48.8<strong> RPG:</strong> 29.8 <strong>APG: </strong>14.5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2FGM:</strong> 457 <strong>2FG%:</strong> 48.6 <strong>3FGM:</strong> 153 <strong>3FG%: </strong>33.9 <strong>FTM:</strong> 228 <strong>FT%:</strong> 62.6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Q&amp;A with Coach <em>Pashen</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How would you sum up the season for your squad?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Real good season for us, regular season record of 19-1. We missed out on the Lake Region Conference crown as our one loss was to Faulkton, went 22-4 overall. Most wins for a Titan BBB team in co-op history and made State for the first time since 2004-05.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How did your team overcome adversity?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Focusing on the fundamentals and making sure everyone was doing their job.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are a few things your&nbsp;team improved on throughout the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Shooting and free throws</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some role players that stood out to you?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><strong>Brayden Sumption</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1386801' first='Noah' last='Kippley']</strong> were our two main scorers but we had a team full of guys that were stars in their role. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1634581' first='Milo' last='Sumption']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1634582' first='Ethan' last='Petrich']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551743' first='Titus' last='Kippley']</strong> were our bigs, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2297365' first='Westyn' last='Thorpe']</strong> handled the ball and came on strong offensively, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548636' first='Winston' last='Clark']</strong> was our shooter off the bench, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2464879' first='Gavin' last='Nickelson']</strong> and <strong>Taylor Himanga</strong> did a bit of everything in terms of scoring when called on and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2464876' first='Jace' last='Thorpe']</strong> gave us some much needed minutes towards the end of the season and post-season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Can you talk about your seniors?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>They all demonstrated different types of leadership throughout the season. Brayden Sumption was a leader by example, <strong>Connor Spitzer</strong> before he got injured was a vocal leader and even after being deemed out for the year had a great attitude and kept the boys up when things got tough and he never pouted or felt sorry for himself and his situation. <strong>Austin Jenkins</strong> and <strong>Taylor Himanga</strong> had "smaller" on court roles as there minutes were limited but they exemplify the phrase "whatever is best for the team.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some up-and-comers to look out for?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We played a lot of sophomores, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1634581' first='Milo' last='Sumption']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1634582' first='Ethan' last='Petrich']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548636' first='Winston' last='Clark']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2297365' first='Westyn' last='Thorpe']</strong>, in critical minutes and in big games. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551743' first='Titus' last='Kippley']</strong>, a freshman, got thrown to the fire, and 8^th&nbsp;grader <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2464876' first='Jace' last='Thorpe']</strong> showed he is going to be getting varsity minutes next season. Combine them <strong>Gavin</strong> <strong>Nickelson</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1386801' first='Noah' last='Kippley']</strong> who are juniors and we are very optimistic about 2024-25.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Any last comments/thoughts on the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><strong>Brayden Sumption</strong>, 1^st&nbsp;team all-conference and 3rd-team all-state, finishes with 672 career points.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1386801' first='Noah' last='Kippley'], 1^st&nbsp;team all-conference and honorable mention all-state, enters senior year with 906 points.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800"><strong>Best of luck to the Titans this offseason!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2464740,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/leolafrederick-crop-1854x1217-1718643396.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/leolafrederick-crop-1854x1217-1718643396.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2464740" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leola-Frederick Area Titans Basketball</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->