The Warrenton boys basketball team has a phrase that is written on its whiteboard – play together, stay together.
The Warriors did just that in their 66-33 victory over the Elsberry …
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The Warrenton boys basketball team has a phrase that is written on its whiteboard – play together, stay together.
The Warriors did just that in their 66-33 victory over the Elsberry Indians in a non-conference contest on Feb. 17.
“Play together, stay together– on both ends. That’s what we’re trying to do,” Warrenton coach Mark Thomas said. “I think we’re doing a better job of that, and that leads to everybody being a contributor.”
Warrenton had all of its 11 players score at least one point in the win over Elsberry.
“This game allowed us to work on some things and try different lineups,” Thomas said. “It was nice to be able to get guys in and see everybody on the team score.”
Senior Isham Keeper turned in a solid effort in the final quarter, scoring seven points.
“I could show everybody that’s not watching me at practice that I can actually play basketball when given the opportunity,” Keeper said. “We were just having a good time and the energy was up.”
Thomas credited both Keeper and senior Evan Schenck for playing pivotal roles in their win.
“I can’t say enough good things about (Schenck),” the Warrenton coach said. “He came in and had some good rebounds. He was talking in the middle of our 2-3 zone and directing traffic out there, which allowed other guys to be successful. (Keeper) did some really good things for us too. He attacked the basket well and rebounded well.”
The Warriors scored 27 points in the first quarter compared to the Indian’s nine. Thomas said he was impressed with his team’s perimeter game. Eli Peth and Mason Johnson each sank two 3-pointers and Brodey Meier had one in the first quarter, contributing to the Warriors’ quick start.
“Normally, we don’t hit the three that well, so when the 3s were falling, they were all kind of feeling them,” Thomas said. “It was really nice to see that fast start for them.”
Deadrick Forrest scored 11 points and Keeper and Meier finished with nine apiece for Warrenton, which has won three of its last four games.
The Warriors improved to 10-11. They will have four more conference games remaining before district tournament play.
“If we remain humble and focus on what we did to win all these games, the momentum and intensity will keep us rolling,” Keeper said.
Warrenton will play its final home game at 6:30 p.m on Feb. 21 against St. Charles.
