Red Bank senior LeKerrick Ellison knows the time is now to give everything he has with his teammates on the basketball court.
Ellison’s preparation for this week started well before he posted 14 points, 10 rebounds and four steals in Thursday’s 79-52 thrashing of Brainerd on senior night in the Lion Den. The impressive outing came soon after Bailey Lee scored a career-high 37 points in the Lady Lions’ 92-34 win.
“LeKerrick and Brandon (Jones) got my (gym) keys Sunday and came here just to work on their game and get shots up,” Red Bank coach Nick Fike said. “These guys know the end is in sight, and they are not ready yet.
“Early this season the confidence wasn’t there for LeKerrick, but he’s in here every day after practice, and he’s gotten better and better. His confidence has come from preparation.”
The lanky Ellison, who is 6-foot-3, ran the floor well with what might be the most athletic group in a very talented District 6-AA.