Host Godfrey-Lee beat Martin 58-23 in boys basketball



By Cris Greer

WKTV Managing Editor

greer@wktv.org



Though the Godfrey-Lee boys basketball team finished 5-16 overall last year, Coach Dominic Shannon said they were viewed by fans as one of the best as far as their will to fight.

“They were a very feisty 5-16 last year,” said Shannon, in his second year at Lee. “From fans and people that follow the school, I’ve heard last year was one of the best we’ve seen as far as their fight every single night.

“And we’re looking to move this program forward this year.”

Kelloggsville transfer Marc Whitfield, a junior, led the Legends with 21 points, five boards, four steals and three assists, while Joe Russau added 14 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.


“Whitfield is very passionate and intense,” Shannon said. “The team feeds off his energy and they definitely follow his lead.

“Russau can score from the inside and out and is one of the leaders on the team as well.”

Shannon said junior Clarence Lewis is a very aggressive defender and led in steals against Martin.

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