Sam Enlund
Social Media/Sports Editor
Friday, Dec. 6. Photos by Sam Cashel
Freshman Miles Simpson tried out for the basketball team, and on Wednesday, Nov. 6, learned he made the men’s Varsity basketball team.
About the Webster basketball tryout process, Simpson said, “It was fun. The energy was high, everybody was competing. It was just good all around. Everybody was going at it with each other, just trying to make the team.”
Now as the season begins, the team has started practices in preparation for its first game on Friday, Dec. 6. On the topic of team dynamics, Simpson said, “{the connection is} really good. I’m cool with everybody. We are all like a brotherhood together.”
About Simpson, teammate and senior Brady Schuettpelz said, “I think he’s blended with the team well. He brings a lot of energy and we’re really tight knit, and he’s going to do well in that aspect, and he’s really close with everybody on the team. The chemistry has been good so far.”
Schuettpelz also said, “I think the way we get along off the court helps us on the court with our team dynamic. We all get along and we respect one another, and it just helps when we can bring a lot of energy.”
Simpson started playing basketball when he was only three years old, going from playing travel basketball to now playing as a freshman on Varsity. He became interested in basketball because of his dad who played in high school.
Simpson described how his favorite part of the sport was simply just competing and how no matter who he is playing, if he loses a game he will be upset and disappointed in the loss.
Simpson also explained how his favorite person to practice with is his dad. His dad is his biggest motivator and pushes him to be better every day. He described that relationship and said, “He pushes me very hard, like he’ll never just tell me I’m good. He’s my biggest fan, but also my biggest hater at the same time.”
Alongside basketball at Webster, Simpson also played travel basketball. He said, “For a while I was unknown but then this past eighth grade season I went and played on the UIBL circuit. I got my name out there and became one of the top kids in my class.”
Currently, on the “National High School Boys Basketball 2028 Player Rankings” by Prep Hoops, Simpson is ranked fourth in the nation. His ranking is out of the class of 2028 and is the only athlete from Missouri listed in the top 25.
Simpson has four division one college offers from Austin Peay, Mizzou, St. Louis University and Southeast Missouri State.
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Sam Enlund-Social Media/Sports Editor This will be Sam Enlund’s first year on ECHO staff. She also made several contributions while taking journalism class her freshman year. |
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