The NM Huskies are headed south to compete in the Marshall Team Basketball Camp this weekend. It’s a special trip for me because my Uncle Jason played football for @marshallu in the late 90’s, and earned a football scholarship as a walk-on. He was blessed to play with the likes of Randy Moss and Chad Pennington. In 2022 my Uncle J and his team were honored as being part of the 1996 undefeated conference and national champions in their final year as a 1-AA school. The atmosphere and energy of Marshall fans is incredible. My Uncle Jason has been an inspiration to me because of his encouragement and strong work ethic that I’ve been blessed to look up to.
Thank you Coach Heil, Coach Johnson, and all of the BW players for making me feel so welcome during my visit. I enjoyed learning more about the education , culture, and opportunities that BW has to offer. Thank you for such a great experience! 🙏
@NMBoysBBall@brad_johnson04@BWCoachHeil
North Marion boys basketball coach Steven Harbert has been named the boys basketball coach of the year by the West Virginia Schools Athletic Coaches Association.
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‼️🏀 NEW HIGHLIGHT 🏀‼️
Connor Balwanz #1 PG/SG | #4 Overall WV 2027 (per @PrepHoops_WV )
🏫 North Marion Huskies
Balwanz put together an outstanding junior season, cementing himself as one of the best all-around guards in West Virginia. At 6’2 180 lbs, he already has a college-ready frame and a high-level basketball IQ.
🔥 Elite passer
🧠 Great decision maker & floor general
🛑 Strong defender with a knack for jumping passing lanes
📊 Recorded the 2nd most assists in a single season in school history
He can score from anywhere on the floor but his passing and defense set him apart from other Guards in WV !
📈 2024-25 Stats:
15.8 PPG | 5.2 RPG | 5.2 APG | 2.5 SPG
🥈🎖️Led North Marion to a State Championship appearance and earned 1st Team All-State honors.
🎥 Check out the highlights from one of the top WV 2027 prospects below! ⬇️🔥
Profile: @BalwanzConnor
“The #1 Ranked PG in WV 2027 Class ! Connor Balwanz Junior Highlights”
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The priority is academics. That is plan A. All of our guys are great students but congratulations to these young men for being recognized and accepted in National Honor Society!
The Dawgs were back in the weight room this week. We had great energy and they know in order to get back where we want to be we will have to work harder than we did last year! Challenge accepted ☑️
Proud of our team and our accomplishments this year @NMBoysBBall Thank you WV Sports Writers Association for the recognition. Wouldn’t be able to do it without my teammates and coaches! More work to do!
Congratulations to Juniors Connor Balwanz and Eli Ramsey on being named First Team All-State by the WV Sports Writers Association. Join us in congratulating them for this accomplishment. @BalwanzConnor@EliRamsey08
Congratulations to Junior guards @EliRamsey08 and @BalwanzConnor on etching their name in the record books this season by passing NM legend Rickey Sell’s 22 year old single season assist record. Congratulations to both of you on this amazing achievement.