by John Beagle
Photo: Six Foot Seven Inch, Bill Edwards (12) takes Jump Shot (Source: Pictoria.com)
Middletown is now 5-0 and 2-0 in the GMC, something that hasn't happened in over a decade according to Coach Ronai.
Recent headlines from Middletown Journal's, Skip Weaver tell the story:
Middies dominate Fl. State Champs
Middletown Journal, OH - Dec 28, 2008
Middies down defending Florida State Champs with a 47-36 victory. The loss was the first of the year for the number two ranked and defending Florida Division 6A state champions. The Middies will have Sunday off before playing the Gonzaga (Va.) High School team on Monday in the tournament semifinals.
Middies dominant once again
Middletown Journal, OH - Dec 19, 2008
Bill Edwards Jr. was a big part of that dominance as he rolled to another double-double performance with 18 points and 11 rebounds. ...
Middies look for dream season
Middletown Journal, OH - Dec 5, 2008
Expectations are high for the Middies, who return three senior starters in guard Allen Roberts (6-foot-3), wing Tony Peters (6-4) and forward Bill Edwards ...
Middies dominate Cardinals
Middletown Journal, OH - Dec 12, 2008
Bill Edwards Jr. took control of the game early scoring 17 of his game-high 22 points in the first half. He was just one of four Middies to reach double ...
Middletown whips Wyoming 72-29 in opener
Middletown Journal, OH - Dec 6, 2008
Bill Edwards Jr. led the Middies with 16 points, followed by Tony Peters with 14. Roberts and 6-foot-8 sophomore transfer Kirby Wright had 10 apiece. ...
Experience+ is the Difference
This year, returning for the Middies are three senior starters: guard Allen Roberts (6-foot-3), wing Tony Peters (6-4) and forward Bill Edwards (6-7).
Also returning from last season are sophomore forward Anthony Strouthers (6-4), senior guard Meshach Jackson (5-11), senior wing Shadrach Jackson (6-2) and senior wing Terell Ramsey (6-1). The plus to the team is a new sophomore center Kirby Wright (6-8), from Lakota East.
Middletown will now head south to compete in the Jr. Orange Bowl Classic Dec. 27-30 in Miami, Fla.
