2 great teams, with 2 great players. This is Brick Squad vs. Kan-Mo. Black and White against Orange and Silver. This is more than just a rivalry,this is a sophomore vs. sophomore battle. Chad Creason against Jack Weidner.

Chad Creason isn’t a basketball player for the Blue Valley Southwest Timberwolves anymore. He’s taken on a whole new field, or I’m this case, a whole new court. Basketball never leaves Chad’s mind.

“I’m always wanting to elevate my game to rise to the top of rec basketball,” Creason said. “you’ll never catch me slacking on the court.”

Chad and his team, The Brick Squad had a very dissapointing season. Although they had high hopes, they finished with a record of 4-5. It was a season full of up and downs. However, even in the toughest of times Chad could find a way to shine on the court. He had to wait untill the end of the season to face his most challenging obstacle yet. This was a challenge only Mr. Creason could fulfill.

Brick Squad was down a point heading into the final seconds in the first round of the playoffs. As the clock ticked down they got the ball to their best player, of course, Chad Creason.

Chad had the ball and with three seconds left in the game. Brick Squad was down two points and if they wanted to win, they needed someone to step up. Just as anyone would get the ball to their best player in clutch situations, they gave Chas the rock with 10 seconds to go. He dribbled around, then it happened. With only 2.6 seconds left on the clock he launched a prayer up and somehow managed to make the shot, ultimately winning the game for the Brick Squad.

Chad had an outstanding year, averaging over 8 points a game and 4 rebounds, he hopes to return to the court next season. However, Chad isn’t the only star of this rec league.

Jack Weidner. The sound of the name brings fear to his opponent’s ears. He’s a cold blooded, 5″9 shooting machine.

“I’ve always been a 3-point specialist,” Weidner said. “Ever since 8th grade season.” Back in eighth grade all jack would do is go to his neighborhood basketball courts and practice ball handling and shooting. He was so good that he even won his school’s “PIG” competition back in middle school.

Teammate Colin Webber, a forward on the team, is a fan of Jack as well.

“He’s by far the best shooter on the team,” Webber said. “No one is close.”

Jack was a large part in Kan-Mo’s success this season. Making improvements to his game is how he spent his whole off-season. Coming off of a 3-win season last year to now finishing 7-3, it’s safe to say that he’s carried this team on his back.