Grotoniana | All Things Groton
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boys Varsity basketball | 6 –13
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he boys carsity basketball team completed a very competitive season by playing improved and exciting basketball at both ends of the court. Led by Senior Captains Andrew Daigneault and Tanner Keefe, the team represented Groton School with honor and integrity throughout the season. The team won six games and lost thirteen; however, six defeats in the competitive ISL were lost by fewer than four points! The team won both games in the holiday tourney: with an intense defense and a solid passing game, the team defeated both Berwick and Thayer. After the long vacation, the team continued to practice with plenty of energy and learned the value of playing team basketball with wins over Berwick, Dexter/Southfield, St. Paul’s, and Roxbury Latin. Assistant Coach Matt Westman provided much energy in working the team into shape and making sure the team played hard fundamental basketball. Once the team realized the value of playing with tremendous energy, passion, and positive communication, the Groton varsity was very hard to defeat, and many competitors walked off the court with much respect for our team.
Captain and scoring record holder, Drew Daigneault drives for another basket versus Roxbury Latin.
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Co-Captain elect Michael Corkrum puts back an offensive rebound in the Roxbury Latin game.
Senior Co-captain Andrew Daigneault set the school scoring record with 1088 points. As a four-year starter, he played 75 games for an average of 14.5 points per game. Named Drew Most Valuable Player by the team, Drew was selected to the ISL AllStar team. Mike Corkrum, a 6’5” junior, played in 17 games and scored 169 points for a 9.9 average per game. Mike led the team in rebounds and was voted Most Improved Player by the team. Senior Mike Bianco received the Coaches Award for his unselfish play and loyalty to the team. Coach Ron Mazzaferro praised the work of his seniors by saying: “Our senior leadership from Bianco, Daigneault, and Keefe will surely be missed next season; all three have helped provide to our returning players the type of character and focus needed to play consistent, good basketball.” The Groton School basketball team looks forward to the future with Tri-Captains Mike Corkrum, Alozie Erondu, and Matt Hennrikus leading the way for another exciting season. Both Corkrum and Hennrikus were named honorable mention to the ISL All-Star team. Also getting much playing experience this season were returning sophomore impact players Ray Dunn, Evan Hansen-Bundy, and Joe MacDonald, along with freshman Adam Hardej. Most Valuable Player: Andrew Daigneault ’10 Most Improved Player: Mike Corkrum ’11 Coaches Award: Mike Bianco ’10 2010-2011 Captains: Mike Corkrum ’11, Alozie Erondu ’11, and Matt Hennrikus ’11 ISL All-League: Andrew Daigneault ISL All-League Honorable Mention: Mike Corkrum and Matt Hennrikus