West Deptford's A.J. Greenwald: A Determined Leader in the Face of Adversity

In the beginning of the year, West Deptford's senior point guard A.J. Greenwald and his teammates were considered contenders in the Colonial Conference Liberty Division. However, their hopes were dashed when senior forward Charlie McShane suffered a season-ending knee injury in the second game of the season. Despite the setback, Greenwald has continued to lead his team with heroics, including scoring 25 points and adding four assists in a recent game against Bishop Eustace. With the Eagles now eliminated from playoff contention, Greenwald is focusing on having fun and reaching personal goals, such as breaking the school record for points scored.

Key Takeaways:

  • A.J. Greenwald scored 25 points and added four assists in a recent game against Bishop Eustace, demonstrating his leadership and skills as a point guard.
  • Despite the loss of teammate Charlie McShane, Greenwald has continued to drive his team forward with his performances on the court.
  • Greenwald has a personal goal to break the school record for points scored, with around 300 points needed to achieve this feat.
  • West Deptford's season has been marked by close losses, with four games finished with margins of five points or fewer.
  • Greenwald is currently unsure of his college plans, but is focused on enjoying his senior season and helping his team.

Statistics:

  • West Deptford has 3-11 record, with 11 losses to date.
  • Bishop Eustace is 7-8 and must win two of its last three games to qualify for the playoffs.
  • Greenwald has a current total of around 1,400 points in his high school career.
  • The school record for points scored is 1,736.
  • Eustace received 23 points from junior Pat Vasturia in the game against West Deptford.

Sources:

  • The Philadelphia Inquirer
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