Pirates, Lady Pirates games postponed
With November in full swing and Thanksgiving right around the corner both the Lady Pirates and Pirates basketball teams are gearing up for their seasons. But their home openers have been postponed.
The Lady Pirates are coming off one of the best seasons in school history. They notched 18 wins, hosted and won a state playoff game and advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the AAA state playoffs.
With every single player returning, including all-region performers Lauren Duncan, Shaineequah Fluellyn and Kris Beckham, sixth year head coach Helen Akins is hoping to build off last year’s success.
“Our team has talent, leadership and great chemistry, all of the ingredients for another successful season,” she said. “I know our community will rally around these ladies and support their efforts. I’m excited for all of us.”
On the boy’s side, the Pirates are coming off a down year, failing to qualify for the state playoffs. They return some key players including all-region guards LaDarious O’Neal and Tyler Gregory.
Returning seniors Martigus Henley, A.J. Neal and Chase Ryan will also play vital roles for first year head coach Travis McDaniel. McDaniel is very optimistic about the upcoming season.
“I feel like we have a chance to be pretty good if we do the simple things like defend hard, rebound and make free throws,” he said.
Read the Pike County Journal Reporter to find out when the Lady Pirates and Pirates will play their regular season opener.
With every single player returning, including all-region performers Lauren Duncan, Shaineequah Fluellyn and Kris Beckham, sixth year head coach Helen Akins is hoping to build off last year’s success.
“Our team has talent, leadership and great chemistry, all of the ingredients for another successful season,” she said. “I know our community will rally around these ladies and support their efforts. I’m excited for all of us.”
On the boy’s side, the Pirates are coming off a down year, failing to qualify for the state playoffs. They return some key players including all-region guards LaDarious O’Neal and Tyler Gregory.
Returning seniors Martigus Henley, A.J. Neal and Chase Ryan will also play vital roles for first year head coach Travis McDaniel. McDaniel is very optimistic about the upcoming season.
“I feel like we have a chance to be pretty good if we do the simple things like defend hard, rebound and make free throws,” he said.
Read the Pike County Journal Reporter to find out when the Lady Pirates and Pirates will play their regular season opener.
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