Team Preview: Dale (2A)
The Dale Pirates seem to have the pieces to make a deep run this year and will be one of the toughest teams to beat in class 2A. Coming off of a stellar 27-7 season, the Pirates return three starters,…
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Continue ReadingThe Dale Pirates seem to have the pieces to make a deep run this year and will be one of the toughest teams to beat in class 2A. Coming off of a stellar 27-7 season, the Pirates return three starters, each of them averaging more than nine points per game. All three returning starters will be seniors in what will be a very experienced and battle tested group for coach Jeff Edmonson.
Leading that group is Dallen Forsythe, a 5’9 senior that averaged 9.1 points last season. Forsythe is a fantastic leader and a great all-around player for the Pirates, as he is what makes this team go.
Dale also returns stud guard Ike Shirley who is a great floor general and a knock down shooter. Ike hit a massive three pointer to send the Pirates to the state tournament last season.
The Pirates best player, though, might just be someone who has yet to play a varsity game yet in Dayton Forsythe. Younger brother to Dallen, Dayton is nationally ranked and has looked incredibly promising during his AAU days with Team Griffin. Forsythe has a very high basketball IQ and a very complete game in general, as the young guard always seems to be in control. He’s a fantastic shooter and a great passer as well.
They also return a key player in Palmer Jones, who averaged 10 points last season. Jones is another solid player, and at 6’1 he gives the Pirates length and versatility on the perimeter.
Dale will be relatively guard heavy, giving them a great chance to do what they do best and speed the game up. The Pirates love to get out in transition and after watching them play, they consistently make the extra pass to find guys wide open from deep. They shoot at a high percentage because they take great shots.
This Dale team has a chance to be great, and even the favorite in class 2A, because of their depth and quality of players from top to bottom. This team is deep, and it could be a special season for the Pirates.