By BUTCH HARMON
Thanks to strong team work and players who excel at their roles, the Corunna boys basketball team is enjoying its season and has its sights set on a successful second half of the season and state tournament.
Corunna opened the season by winning seven of its first nine games.
“Halfway through the season, we have been learning to compete and complete games,” said coach Jason Schemenauer. “I have appreciated the team and their willingness to focus on key areas that we’ve identified and need improving.”
One of the most impressive statistics on this year’s team is that the team is averaging 68.4 points per game. While that is impressive, Schemenauer sees other strong points.
“The noticeable thing is scoring, and everyone will read about how many points are scored and be impressed,” Schemenauer said. “The most impressive thing to me is the team’s willingness to adapt to different roles. For example, every game MJ Myles defends the other team’s best shooter/scorer, Josh Fattal defends the other team’s point guard, Mikhail Myles has improved his rebounding and is leading us in blocked shots per game (1.8), Grant Renwick had seven assists and five steals vs. Lakewood.”
The Cavaliers are looking to build on that strong start and to finish just as strong.
“The sky is the limit for this team,” Schemenauer said. “If we get better, improve everyday, and remain close teammates, then anything is possible.”