De Smet Jesuit Hoops: Spartans Carry On Despite Losing Nolan Berry To Injury
The senior-laden squad is 2-0 after a win over Cardinal Ritter in the Whitfield Tournament.
"Someone has to step up." It may be one of if not the most overrused statements in the sporting world, but if it has ever applied, it has in recent weeks at De Smet Jesuit, as the Spartans have dealt with the loss of injured forward Nolan Berry. Berry, the 6-8 star who signed a letter of intent to play at Butler University earlier this month, broke both of his arms in preseason practice November 20, meaning the team will be missing its 6th all-time leading scorer for an extended period of time. Read: De Smet Jesuit's Nolan Berry Out With Two Fractured Arms How long is still an open question. Coach Kevin Poelker praised Berry's "fire" in wanting to get back as soon as possible---he's already doing therapy-- but the earliest anything figures…
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