Burg Hoops 22-23

[art_vandelay]

New coach is doing a great job. This team isn’t the most talented team burgs had but they play hard and are fun to watch.

Agreed...early returns on Prater look really promising for Burg. Better get them this year because they are trending upwards talent-wise. I see them finishing around 13-9, and being that 7-10 seed that nobody will want to face in D3 tourney (just as we saw last year).*

[bbjunky81]

Burg is a very solid D3 team. Only questionable loss was on the road at Eastern but heck Valley lost there too so it's obviously a tough place to play.

Tonight will be a great test for Burg but win or lose they'll gain something from it. Minford has been putting it on just about everyone they've played so as long as Wheelersburg keeps it competitive and is in the game then that will be a plus for them moving forward.

[packers80]

I like what prater has done thus far.

[falcons4life]

Burg was impressive tonight at Minford. Great game plan and hustle that made up the difference in size and talent. Burg has 2 great young freshman that will be an impact for the future. The team hasn’t missed a beat with a new coach and rebuilding the team. Such a quality program!

[Sonny Weaver]

Burg just doesn't have a *guy* to take games over like Montgomery. Have to find a way to close these games that are tight in the last seconds.

Minford is a heck of a team, and definitely was the favorite last night. Hate saying this but guess you can call it moral win vs Minford -- really wish Burg would have come away with a win in that one. Any chance at an SOC title is now off the table essentially.

[wobycat]

I've seen several teams play now in our area, and burg is just as competitive as the rest of them. It's going to be hard for any team to win the district but I son't see anyone contending for the region yet.

[Sonny Weaver]

big road win at SW.
really need to start closing games better.

[Sonny Weaver]

Wheelersburg Basketball Schedule and Record:
Current Record: 9-4, (6-3 SOC)

12/6/2022 Tue 7:30 PM at Waverly
Final Wheelersburg 51, Waverly 38

12/9/2022 Fri 7:30 PM Home vs South Webster
Final Wheelersburg 50, South Webster 48

12/10/2022 Sat TBD at SSU vs Coal Grove (Buckeye Elite Classic)
Final Wheelersburg 65, West 51

12/16/2022 Fri 7:30 PM at Eastern
Final Eastern 62, Wheelersburg 59

12/17/2022 Sat 7:30 PM at Greenup County
Final Wheelersburg 61, Greenup County 51

12/20/2022 Tue 7:30 PM Home vs. West
Final Wheelersburg 65, West 51

12/23/2022 Fri 7:30 PM at Oak Hill
Canceled, weather

12/27/2022 Tue 7:30 PM Home vs. Zane Trace
Final Zane Trace 47, Wheelersburg 44

12/30/2022 Fri 7:30 PM at Portsmouth
Final Wheelersburg 64, Portsmouth 55

1/6/2023 Fri 7:30 PM Home vs. Valley
Final Valley 61, Wheelersburg 59

1/10/2023 Tue 7:30 at Minford
Final Minford 65, Wheelersburg 60

1/13/2023 Fri 7:30 PM Home vs. Waverly
Final Wheelersburg 70, Waverly 37

1/17/2023 Tue 7:30 PM at South Webster
Final Wheelersburg 60, South Webster 53

1/21/2023 Sat 7:30PM at Ironton
Final Ironton 55, Wheelersburg 48

1/24/2023 Tue 7:30 PM Home vs. Eastern
Final Wheelersburg 79, Eastern 48

1/27/2023 Fri 7:30 at West
Final Wheelersburg 46, West 40

1/28/2023 Sat 7:30 PM Home vs. Jackson
Final Wheelersburg 61, Jackson 50

1/31/2023 Tue 7:30 PM Home vs. Oak Hill
Final Wheelersburg 64, Oak Hill 44

2/3/2023 Fri 7:30 PM at Northwest

2/7/2023 Tue 7:30 PM at Valley

2/10/2023 Fri 7:30 PM Home vs. Minford

2/14/2023 Tue 7:30 PM Home vs. Northwest rescheduled from January, weather

starting to hit a nice stride going into tourny time

[wobycat]

Burg looks to be a lock for 2nd place SOC. I am beginning the think these guys could win district.

[PineRider]

Burg is looking good in time for tournaments. Good to see Coach Prater doing well. He has surrounded himself with assistants that have a lot of basketball knowledge. The Pirates are a good ball club. They have some young players that should be forces for them in the coming years. Looking for them to make a good tournament run. Good Luck Coach Prater & Pirates!

[pfloyd]

Burg is looking good in time for tournaments. Good to see Coach Prater doing well. He has surrounded himself with assistants that have a lot of basketball knowledge. The Pirates are a good ball club. They have some young players that should be forces for them in the coming years. Looking for them to make a good tournament run. Good Luck Coach Prater & Pirates!

... I was doodling looking at the tournament brackets, jotted down those teams that I felt could make noise in the post season - Wheelersburg is THAT team that I think can make a deep run in the one and done season ... strong/physical team across the board ... I think I posted it when they played the OT game @ Minford - they play physical but it is still basketball not just bullying - if that makes sense ... I like Burg in their part of the bracket to be in the district finals ...

[PineRider]

Burg is looking good in time for tournaments. Good to see Coach Prater doing well. He has surrounded himself with assistants that have a lot of basketball knowledge. The Pirates are a good ball club. They have some young players that should be forces for them in the coming years. Looking for them to make a good tournament run. Good Luck Coach Prater & Pirates!

... I was doodling looking at the tournament brackets, jotted down those teams that I felt could make noise in the post season - Wheelersburg is THAT team that I think can make a deep run in the one and done season ... strong/physical team across the board ... I think I posted it when they played the OT game @ Minford - they play physical but it is still basketball not just bullying - if that makes sense ... I like Burg in their part of the bracket to be in the district finals ...

I'm going to agree with you Pfloyd. Wheelersburg has the players and coaching to make the deep run when it counts. I've given them credit all season that when it comes to crunch time, I felt the Pirates would pull together and make it happen. I am really surprised they didn't pull out the W against Minford. I think it'll be a different game Friday night. IMO Wheelersburg did get a good tournament draw. They should make a good run in the post season.