On January 15 of last year, the Seaholm Basketball team won an overtime thriller against Stony Creek, a Division 1 team.
Out of the 59 points, Richaud Pack scored 38 of them.
Averaging 18 points per game, Pack was the leading scorer of the division as a sophomore.
Now a junior, Richaud prepares for yet another big season.
Of all junior guards in the entire state, Pack is ranked twelfth.
“Richaud Pack is amazing,” said senior Jeremy Altman.
The six foot two shooting guard is a captain alongside senior Chris Mackenzie.
“I chose him as a captain because he`s a leader on the court, and it’s his time to lead the team as well,” said head coach Jose Andradis.
“He`s definitely a leader on the team,” said Mackenzie, “he leads by his playing.”
Last season, the Maples finished with a mediocre record of 9-12, but things are looking up this winter.
The team only lost four seniors, and will consist of solid, veteran talent in their 2009 season.
“We have a lot of experienced players, and Richaud is one of them,” said Mackenzie, “our experience will be key this season.”
“We`re a lot better than last year,” said Pack.
Richaud shoots everyday, attended 6 basketball camps, and attended tournaments with his summer team in the offseason.
“My goal is to have a winning season, basically,” said Pack.
“He’s improved his quickness and vertical leap,” said Mackenzie.
Richaud’s strong suit is shooting, but he`s added a driving attack to his game.
Though only a junior, Pack is already receiving letters from colleges including CMU, Kent State, Wright State, Buffalo, and Dayton.
“I would love to play basketball in college,” said Pack, “I have no idea where though.”
“Its going to be a great season,” said junior teammate Chris Smith, “Shardie [Richaud] will lead us to the championship.”
“Seaholm should be pumped they have Richaud for two more years,” said Mackenzie, “he`s a great asset to the team, and a great leader…and he has a Mohawk.”
The Maples first game is December 9th against Royal Oak, at Seaholm.
