Very proud of this young man…one of all-time greats at Hazleton Area…amazing career @HurstMBBall …now moves to sidelines…will be great coach because he loves and knows the game
@jplanutis6#ProudCoachMoment
Absolutely brutal news this morning of Bridgton Academy’s legendary coach Whit Lesure passing away suddenly at the age of 66.
This one hits really, really hard for me. Forget about the fact that he was a terrific coach, a 4-time NEPSAC champion, someone who was all about developing people.
But Whit was such a good guy. I wouldn’t be where I am today in this business, as he really helped me as a young journalist breaking into the prep school/recruiting end of things. He was a straight shooter and I going to miss seeing and talking to him. Prayers go out to Whit’s entire family.
Here’s a statement from Bridgton Academy:
“The entire Bridgton Academy community is devastated by the loss of Basketball Coach Whit Lesure, 66, who passed away early this morning after a medical emergency at his home on campus. Coach Lesure won four NEPSAC AAA championships during his 29-year tenure at Bridgton Academy, earning him admission into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. He was beloved by his players, as well as the students who turned to him for support in his role as advisor, dorm parent, and college counselor. He was deeply admired and respected by his colleagues on campus and fellow basketball coaches everywhere. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Marybeth and the Lesure family. Coach Whit’s passing leaves an enormous hole in our hearts and in our community.”
Jeff Planutis picked up more honors yesterday as he was named an Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week.
Planutis capped off his stellar Laker career this past weekend with a 32 point performance. It included 10 three pointers.
#HurstAthletics | #CarpeD1em ☘️
Thank you to our seniors!
Rasheed Bello
Quinton Morton-Robertson
Johnathan DeJurnett
and student-manager Eli Jones
Thank you for your commitment in the classroom and on the court.
#FeelTheRumble#HLMBB
Jeff Planutis helped the team to a 2-1 start. He's averaged 15.7 points per game throughout that span, which includes 54.5% shooting from beyond the arc. He's also been perfect from the charity stripe.
#HurstAthletics
#Bonnies Director of Strength & Conditioning Darryn Fiske started a @CF_GreatStrides walk to benefit @CF_Foundation over 15 years ago.
Today, it has become a tradition of @StBonaventure student-athletes serving others.
🔗 >> https://t.co/zuh9NousYx
We are excited to announce that Forward, @BPlanutis33, from @MastodonMBB has committed and he'll be back for his second straight TBT with us!
➡️ 1,220 career points in college
➡️ Averaged 13.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 41.2% from 3 overseas this past season
https://t.co/pBAY2ZqBxK
Good Luck to our 2022 Horizon League Champion alums as they compete in the postseason this week
@BPlanutis33 — CSM Galati (Romania)
@JalonPipkins — Sheffield Sharks (UK)
@J5_Hoops — Boras Basket (Sweden)
@dc2998 — Macau Black Bears (China)