Season Preview: West Creek Coyotes
Coming off a 12-win season the West Creek Coyotes bring back three starters (Jaylen Negron, Alex Spencer, and Tyree Bailey).
Both Tyree Bailey and Alex Spencer earned Player of the Month honors last season. Those seniors will be leaned on early as Head Coach Russell Malone acclimates two key guard newcomers: Montre Boddie, Javeun Edwards.
Both Boddie and Edwards are sparkplug juniors. They will play plenty and instantly become a key part of the offense. Boddie is a blur with the ball in his hands.
The Coyotes expect to be undersized. When you lose a center and add two guards that will happen. Still, Coach Malone looks forward to capitalizing on the strengths of his team.
“I really like this group,” said Coach Malone. “We may be outsized in positons but will match that with more heart and desire than any team we will play.”
Coach Malone really preaches defense and expects to anchor this team in spirited team defense. Of his three keys to success “playing great team defense” ranks number one. The second and third keys are “shooting the ball well from the field” and “playing together,” respectively.
“We have a great group of young men who play well together and play well for each other,” said Coach Russell Malone. “This is the most excited I have been about entering the season in a while.”
With the speedy Montre Boddie and assured Jaylen Negron the backcourt can really jet.
“Our players are extremely coachable and competitive,” said Coach Malone. “They are fun to watch. They are a joy to cheer for and you better not go to the concession stand for popcorn or you will miss a 10-0 run.”
Key Contests: November 16th Gallatin (at WCHS) December 1st Northwest (@WCHS) December 14 Northeast (@ WCHS) December 15th @ University Heights Academy (KY)
Starters returning: Jaylen Negron (Jr) G, Alex Spencer (Sr.)F, Tyree Bailey (Sr.) PG
Starters lost: Tairell Fletcher PG and Stacey Tindall C
Key additions: Montre Boddie (Jr) G, Javeun Edwards (Jr.) G
Teams to watch in district: Northeast and Northwest