THE GREATER LANSING AREA SPORTS HALL
OF FAME
INDUCTION CEREMONY
2000 and 2001 Lansing Everett Girls
Basketball
July 28, 2022
By Chuck Krafft
Lansing
Everett was a huge factor in Michigan Girls’ Basketball from 1998 to 2001. In those four seasons (starting in December
2997, the team complied a 103-4 record.
Everett spent the first of those four seasons getting the attention of
the basketball community. I believe the
only game the team lost was in the state tournament.
In 1999, the
only game that the Everett Vikings lost was in the State final. In 2000, they were undefeated state
champions. In 2001, the had a one point
and a two-point loss during the season, but won the state title with a 53-43
win over Saginaw Heritage.
After the
players from the teams introduced themselves, Darrell Scott, one of the
assistant coaches made the acceptance speech as Coach Johnny Jones was not able
to come.
Darrell Scott stressed the importance of understanding the journey that helped to
form the players into this championship unit.
He had to learn how to communicate with them, so it was a growth experience
for him as well.
He noted
that they practiced like a track team during the summer to develop the
endurance necessary to play tough basketball on offense and defense without
letdowns. He also thanked the players
and Coach Jones. Coach Jones established
an atmosphere that allowed all the coaches and players to grow and play their
best!
For those
who wish to read about the entire event, here is a link to the Overview page!
https://lansingcivicevents.blogspot.com/2022/07/2022-greater-lansing-area-sports-hall.html
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