Penn Boys Basketball Reflects on Successful Season

The Penn Boys Basketball team is reflecting on a successful season. The Kingsmen finished with a (16-9) overall record and a (6-1) record in conference, placing them second. 

Star players this year include Senior Alexander Hawthorn, Freshman Caleb Coolman, and Sophomores Peyton Miamba and Makale Price.

In points Coolman avg 15.6, Hawthorn 8.7, and Miamba 8.5. Coolman also led in rebounds (6.0) assists (4.8) and freethrow percentage (92%).

Leading the way in 3pt field goals is Junior Point Guard Ben Murphy, shooting 48% from three. In all field goals around, sophomore Lucas Obermeyer led the Kingsmen with 48%.

The Kingsmen’s most thrilling win this season was against 2023 State Runner-Up South Bend Saint Joseph, with a score of 76-72. The Huskies went on to win this year’s state championship title.

The Kingsmen’s post-season was cut early, after a loss in the first round of Sectionals to Laporte.

Point guard Ben Murphy said, “It’s sad that the season is over so soon. I’m more upset about not being able to play with my seniors anymore and knowing that was our last time stepping on the court together.”

Senior John Bedient also said,” It’s sad that the season’s over and knowing we won’t play with each other anymore, but we had so much fun this season and had plenty of good times that I keep on reflecting on.” 

The Kingsmen now enter the off season. They look forward to working to get better and return to the court next winter.