Closer Look: Josey Eagles

Josey Eagles (17-9) vs Henry Co Warhawks (16-12)

@Josey High School

6 P.M., Saturday, Feb 25

The Josey Eagles are certainly on a roll.  After defeating Glenn Hills in the region 3-AAA tournament quarterfinals, and Washington County, who had previously won all of its region contests, in the tournament’s semifinals, the Eagles outscored the Westside Patriots 18-5 in the tournament’s Championship game, capping a come from behind 57-51 victory over its cross-town, sub region rival.

Josey Eagles: Region 3-AAA Champs

It is hard to find a weakness on Josey’s team.  6’6” junior Kyle Doyle provides reliable scoring. He has proven to be nearly impossible to defend as his size and skills present match up problems for opponents. Doyle is as comfortable facing the basketball as he is posting up and crashing the boards. Head Coach Jabari Levi is very confident in his scoring leader. “I know what I’m going to get from Kyle. He is consistent,” Levi recently said.

And Levi is equally impressed with 6’7” senior center Robert Askew’s ability to defend, rebound, and finish in the paint.  As importantly, Askew takes pressure off of Doyle on the defensive end of the court.  “I consistently talk to Robert about staying out of foul trouble. If he can stay on the court with Kyle, we are a much stronger team,” explains Levi.

And Josey also features guards who can spread the floor, apply full court pressure, and finish in transition. Senior Deion Craig can get hot from deep. And freshman Darius Williams has been lighting opponents up, especially during the 4th quarter of games. Williams is an explosive scorer from deep and in transition. Opponent Henry County will attempt to snap Josey’s 3 game post season win streak Saturday at the Raleigh Roundtree Athletic complex, Josey's home gym.