Sixth-year coach Theo Mikaele called his Hudson’s Bay squad “a brand-new team.” The Eagles have just one returning starter and a bevy of freshmen looking to make their names.
That means Hudson’s Bay could take some lumps early. A 69-27 season-opening loss to Ridgefield made that abundantly clear. But it also means the Eagles will have equally impressive outings too. A 54-53 comeback win over Seton Catholic two days later showed that.
“We have to work through the kinks and get the chemistry down,” Mikaele said. “We’re just trying to get some kids up to speed at the varsity level.”
To help anchor the squad are 6-foot-4 senior bigs Trenton Jackson and Tony King. The Eagles want to press and run, though, to take advantage of the athleticism they have elsewhere on the court.
