Lumberjack supporters. I apologize for taking time to catch up on our blog. WE have been extremely busy with recruiting, scouting/preparing for upcoming games, as well as handling a difficult situation with an injured player who is a long ways away from home.
All year long as a TEAM each game was valued as the most important game of the year. WE understood the only game we had control over was the one in front of us. It is time to throw all cliche's out the window because the most exciting time of the year in college basketball is upon us.
WIN or GO HOME.
Tonight we will tip-off against UTTC for the third time this season. The game will be play at UTTC in Bismarck beginning at 7pm.
For those supporters who follow our program closely, we are on a 3-game skid with losses to UTTC, Lake Region State College, and finished the year against Williston State College. Obviously this is not the type of run any team would like to have, but I am confident our TEAM will continue to compete as it has all year long. As many sports fanatics know anything can happen when it becomes a one game season.
There is no doubt a team must have talent, chemistry, and a desire to win in order to be successful in a tournament setting. With that being said, probably the most underrated aspect of post-season play is a teams overall health. At this point the Lumberjacks are struggling in this department as Jayden McMillin continues to battle back and the latest loss of Kristoff Walker.
Kristoff Walker suffered a severe leg fracture of his tibia and fibula. He is recovering in Grand Forks at this moment but will be returning home to New Orleans in the near future. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. In moments like this WE begin to learn how precious our time can be, and what is truly important. Being great teammates, valuing the opportunity to play, and embracing the moment for good and bad are all aspects of college athletics which have gained a new perspective for our young men.
This TEAM has stuck together through ups and downs throughout the year. I have no doubt in my mind we will play as hard as we have ever played tonight. Regardless of the outcome I believe our student-athletes strive to be the best basketball players they can be, as well as the best teammates a coach could ask for.
Embrace the Moment.
Let's Get JACKED UP.
Coach Fehringer
