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Paul Dorr launches a three-point shot while his brother Jacob (23) and Tate Crawford charge inside to fight for a rebound. Paul led the team with 17 points in a loss to the Cherry Tigers. Staff photo Brian Larsen
This season’s Cherry Tigers came to Grand Marais last Thursday sporting a 2-4 at home record and a 7-2 road game record which didn’t bode well for the Vikings.
“We played right with Cherry the first ten minutes of the game,” said Head Coach Andy Feddema. “Give a lot of credit to Cherry, they are talented and shoot the ball very well. I’m very proud of how our guys fought all the way to the end, and I am proud of our seniors for all they have given this year.”
Viking sophomore guard Paul Dorr led all scorers with 17 points. Fellow sophomore guard Derek Smith had six points and seven rebounds. Tate Crawford had three points. Jacob Dorr had three and Enrique Henriquez had two points.
Cherry won going away 78-31.
Before the start of the game Coach Feddema brought his five graduating seniors: Raymond Young, Ethan Poulin, Lyndon Magiskan, Enrique Henriquez and Tate Crawford onto the court and said a few words about each.
“This was Raymond’s first year playing basketball and it was a joy to have him around. He has a continual positive attitude that is infectious to those around him. All of his fist bumps, positive words, and great attitude help to create a great atmosphere, and will be missed by the coaches and teammates around him.”
The graduating seniors and attendants from L-R: Tate Crawford, Enrique Henriquez, Lyndon Magiskan, Ethan Poulin, and Raymond Young.
About Ethan Poulin, Coach said, “Ethan has always s been a very coachable kid, one who comes to practice every day ready to work and get better. He brings a lot of positive energy and an every-present sense of humor to those around him. Those are infectious traits that others feed off of and make their experience one they will remember.”
Lyndon Magiskan, said Coach Feddema, “is another kid who is very coachable and brings a positive attitude with him to the gym. He shows up every day with a great mindset and a willingness to be a great teammate. These are qualities that are very appreciated by coaches and his teammates.”
In just his second year of playing basketball, Enrique Henriquez is rarely out worked, said the coach. “He is always flying around, getting steals and creating headaches for the player he’s guarding. He comes to practice every day with a great mindset, with the willingness to work hard and learn the game. His coaches and teammates always appreciate the level of effort Enrique displays on the defensive end. Even more impressive is the fact that Enrique plays almost every minute of every game and pushes through the fatigue to still give the same great level of great effort.”
Tate Crawford is another kid who may never get outworked, Coach Feddema said to the sparse crowd of parents and friends. The small audience reflected COVID-19 restrictions.
“There might not be a better pound-for-pound rebounder than Tate. He gives immense and relentless effort on the court, and that does not go unnoticed by his coaches and teammates. He comes to the gym every day with a get-to-work mentality. His teammates feed off of that, and it is great to see such a work ethic on the floor. Tate plays every minute of every game and gives the last minute of play as much energy as the first minute of play, which is always a joy to watch.”
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