High School Spotlight: Bloomington North Cougars

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The High School Spotlight Series is back and we are excited to feature multiple teams throughout the state once again! The season is still a few months away, but it is never too early to look ahead at the high school season. We will be taking a look at some quick hitters, the top player(s), a potential breakout player, other roster members, and more for the upcoming season. For today's spotlight, we take a look at the Bloomington North Cougars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Quick Hitters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Went 14-8 last season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lost to Terre Haute North in Sectionals. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Head Coach Matt Britton starts his 1st year as head coach. He is 299-128 as a head coach.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the favorite to make it out of Sectional 13. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='2140349' first='Derrick' last='Cross Jr'] / [player_tooltip player_id='2381200' first='Levi' last='Lindeman']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bloomington North has always felt like a team that is on the verge of becoming a serious threat in the southern half of Class 2A, and the biggest reason is its standout duo of [player_tooltip player_id='2140349' first='Derrick' last='Cross Jr']. and [player_tooltip player_id='2381200' first='Levi' last='Lindeman']. The two seniors will have one final opportunity to lead the Cougars beyond Sectional 13 and make the deep postseason run that has eluded them in recent years. Cross Jr. is one of the premier scoring guards in the state, capable of taking over a game offensively, while Lindeman provides elite athleticism, versatility, and energy on both ends of the floor. When both are playing at a high level, they form one of the most dangerous duos in Class 2A and give Bloomington North the talent to compete with anyone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Breakout Player: [player_tooltip player_id='3639201' first='Royce' last='Bridgewaters'] </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A player poised to take on a much bigger role this season is 2029 wing Royce Bridgewater. With Cross and Lindeman drawing plenty of attention from opposing defenses, Bridgewater has a great opportunity to emerge as another key weapon. The 6-foot-5 wing is one of the highest-upside prospects in Indiana's 2029 class thanks to his combination of length, athleticism, and polished offensive skill set. He is a smooth scorer who can make plays from multiple spots on the floor and also projects as a versatile defender capable of guarding several positions. If his development continues on its current trajectory, don't be surprised if Bridgewater becomes one of the breakout players in the state this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Key Roster Members</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tevin Bridgewaters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryson Jenkins </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nate Walker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2831636' first='Alex' last='Miller']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2828521' first='Waylon' last='Hardin']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->