Riding the Rollercoaster: Van Buren Warriors Basketball Season Highlights

The Van Buren Warriors basketball season is in full swing, proudly sponsored by community partners. Coach Shelman shares insights on the team's performance, discussing their journey through a challenging schedule against top-ranked teams, including Burlington and Holy Trinity. The Warriors kicked off the season with a victory against their rival, Cardinal, setting a positive tone for the year.

Despite facing formidable opponents like Notre Dame and West Burlington, the Warriors have shown resilience, recording several high-scoring games and achieving important wins. A standout moment was their comeback against Danville, with sophomore Kinnick Miller delivering an impressive performance.

Coach Shellman highlights the squad’s strengths in rebounding and the pivotal role of key players like Lincoln Bainbridge in defense and Isaac Leffler in scoring. As the team looks to improve their standing, they’re embracing the challenges ahead, prepared to bring their best game forward in the Southeast Iowa Super Conference.