Tinley Park HS Varsity Basketball Team Wraps Up Season

.@Titans_Hoops wrapped up their season this weekend after a lot of hard work and success! BDTV 228 Sports Intern, Leela Ruffin has the scoop at https://t.co/DzF2NvoTm8 pic.twitter.com/Q2yAiasCtE
— Tinley Park High School (@TinleyParkHigh) March 9, 2020

By: BDTV228 Sports Intern, Leela Ruffin

The 2019-2020 season came to an end for the Tinley Park High School Varsity Basketball Team after being defeated by Morgan Park High School 87 to 44.

While the season is officially over for the Titans, it would be remiss if they were not credited for their incredible season and growth as a team. After all, making it to the Regional Championship is no easy task.

Even more surprising, while a varsity team, there are five sophomores and even a freshmen on the 13-person team. This includes Titan basketball star A.J. Casey whose currently ranked as a top-20 national prospect for the Class of 2020.

Head Coach D.J. Brown continues to look forward with high hopes for upcoming seasons. He says, "I expect our team to continue to grow and evolve. We're young, we're starting four sophomores, so we'd like to get better with every game we play."

As a sophomore player, Keon Richardson says the best part is having the opportunity to play against harder competition with more experienced athletes.

The practice definitely doesn't hurt and the Titans certainly weren't afraid of the skilled competition. They ended the season with a successful record of 18-12.

"They're willing to work. They want to learn, they want to get better," says Brown. "They're engaged and they're focused."

It's safe to say we haven't seen or heard the last from the Titans. Stay up to date with the team as they look to a new season next winter via @Titans_Hoops.

The 2019-2020 Titan Varsity Basketball Team includes: