Wolverines end season with loss at Heritage

Your Wakeland Wolverines ended district play and their season this past Tuesday night with a loss to the Coyotes of Heritage by a score of 77 to 62. The District Champions proved to be too much for the Wolverines down the stretch as Wakeland couldn't keep up with their fast offensive tempo. Wakeland was able to play even with Heritage for most of the game, but the shots started to rim and out when their legs got tired and they ran out of gas. However, the Wolverines did make a career high, twelve "3's" during the duration of the game, which was the first time in school history. Head JV Coach Blake Reedy summed up the season perfectly when he addressed the FCC, "it was a tough year, when you lose six guys to graduation, injuries, and hall of fame defensive backs, its difficult for any team to overcome, even America's team." Sean Watkins led the Wolverines in scoring with 25 points, 18 of those coming from way beyond the arc. This performance was fitting for Watkins because this was his last game as a Wolverine and it was career high for him in points. Anthony Grayson added 16 points while Jimmy Wilkins wrestled 6 rebounds away from the Coyotes. Wakeland's record ended at 12-16 on the season, along with a 5-9 record in district play. The Wolverines will graduate five seniors: Sean Watkins, Noah Westerfield, Jordan Harris, Sean Antonelli, and Isaac Burt, but will be returning seven letter-men. Its time to hit the weights in the off-season and get ready for the return of the orange and blue in the fall of 2014. Go Wakeland!

Photos by Ms. Hernandez