The Dublin Lions basketball boys got to sharpen their claws on the home court as they faced foes in a summer season through the month of June.
DHS head basketball coach Wes Grisham said his team started strong in the weekly games and continued to improve through some active practice.
Monday, June 1
On the opening day, Dublin Varsity went 1-1, falling to Huckabay and defeating Bluff Dale.
Dublin Black went 1-1 defeating Huckabay blue but falling to Brownwood Maroon.
Dublin Green went 1-1 defeating Santo JV but falling to Bluff Dale JV by 1.
“Overall it was a good day for the Lions, some haven’t picked up a basketball since our last playoff game being busy with other sports and finishing out the school year,” said Grisham. “I see solid potential for these young men and a lot to build on for next week.”
Monday, June 8
Dublin varsity went 1-1 again with a loss to Brownwood and victory over Santo.
Dublin JV Black went 2-0 over Brownwood JV and Bluff Dale JV.
Dublin JV Green went 0-2 vs Brownwood JV white and Huckabay JV.
Monday, June 15
Dublin varsity continued summer league play with a 1-1 record losing to huckabay by only 3 points and defeating Bluff Dale by a solid margin.
Dublin JV black fell 0-2 to Brownwood and Huckabay JVs.
Dublin JV green went 1-1 losing to Brownwood JV and defeating Santo JV.
Monday, June 22
Dublin varsity ended the summer league play with a close loss to Brownwood and a bow to Santo that was decided in the final seconds. “I thought our guys played hard,” said Grisham. “We had some guys really step up into their roles and played with confidence. Those last two games didn’t end how we wanted but we got to work situational game strategies which is critical for the real season.”
“They got to run the plays they wanted and took the shots they drew up,” he added. “It’s fun watching them coach themselves and grow from it.”
The JV Black team ended with victories over Huckabay JV and Bluff Dale JV.
Dublin Green went 1-1, defeating Santo JV and falling to Brownwood JV.
“The younger guys did a great job playing this summer and getting some team chemistry going along with learning each other’s strengths,” Grisham said. “They got to acknowledge their weaknesses and hopefully they work on it this summer to be close to their prime at season’s start.”