Webster County native Brett Morris played his final home game as a Glenville State College Pioneer today in front of an appreciative crowd at the WACO Center in Glenville. The Pioneers came up short on the scoreboard 76 to 69 to the visiting West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats.
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| We placed two of these 3 x 5 foot banners inside the WACO Center for Brett's final home game. |
Brett showed he continues to be a class act both on and off the court. The link to the video below shows Brett being honored on Senior Night prior to tipoff, accompanied by his parents and his little buddy, Cruz Frymier, a two and one-half year old child battling kidney cancer. As to his play on the court, it would be very easy to upload clips of Brett today scoring points, blocking shots, grabbing rebounds, or dishing out assists (he had plenty of all of those). But the single play from today's game included in the video below epitomizes what a multi-talented threat he is during each and every game. Countless unimaginable times opposing players misjudge Brett's defensive prowess and this play is a classic example of Brett's abilities with this steal.
It has been a pleasure and honor following Brett around from his high school days at Webster County through his college career at Glenville. Brett has always put up with my numerous interviews, videos, photos, and requests to meet my relatives (even at times like today when many a player would rather not be bothered after a disappointing loss). During that process, I have also been fortunate to know his parents, Mike and Diane, class acts by themselves (and it is no wonder Brett developed into the person he is today with their guidance and encouragement).
Brett and his team will play in the MEC tournament next Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Charleston Civic Center against UVA-Wise. We wish him well and as to his future, I have a sneaking suspicion we will see Brett back on the court, either as a player in one of the many foreign professional leagues or as a coach here in the States.
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| Cruz Frymier with his parents. |
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