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2011 BASKETBALL PREVIEW
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2011
2011 Michie Blue Devils
By Amanda Lowrance Head Sports Writer
Michie boys’ went undefeated in last year’s regular season with an overall record of 19-2. Coach Michael Cleary has joined his team once again for his seventh year at Michie. “Last year’s season was the culmination of a lot of hard work, determination and dedication,” said Cleary. “It was a record setting, banner year.” Losing all of their starters with graduation into high school, the Blue Devils will be starting with a fresh, young group of boys. Because the big group of talent that was one year ahead of them, these youngsters did not receive a lot of playing time in previous years. “This season will be a challenge because of inexperience and youth,” said Cleary. “We don’t expect to win every game, but we do expect to see marked improvement in each contest. It will be a fun learning experience with a good group of young men.” With the assistance of Randall Shadburn, the two plan to coach and guide these brave, youthful boys to learn the fundamentals and skills necessary to be successful basketball players.
2011 Michie Blue Devils Name Parker Wheeler Kyle Sanders Hunter Butler Chase McCoy Tyler Hanks Lane Dimmick Dawson Hollan Jarrett Mask Grayson Chandler
# 2 5 11 13 20 21 23 25 30
Grade 8th 8th 7th 8th 8th 6th 7th 7th 8th
Name Clint Coleman Garrett Yanderford Ben Moore Garrett King
# 33 40 42 54
Grade 6th 8th 8th 8th
Head Coach - Michael Cleary Managers - Cade Harvill, Gage Willis, Aiden Crider, and Dylan Wilkins