Keegan True is not only a soccer player, but a basketball player as well. He wears the number 14 on his jersey has been a member of the Varsity Basketball team for three years. True has been playing basketball for 13 years. He has two siblings: one brother and one sister. One goal of True’s this season is to “Hopefully be successful and [make it to the] state tournament” said True.
One of True’s closest friends gave some insight of who True is as a person. “He’s goofy, he’s just fun to be around.” said senior Matt Murray. “Keegan, he’s just a nice guy, he’s a nice kid.” said Murray.
Some of you may know that True has a younger brother in the school. Braeden True is a sophomore at SHS and looks up to his older brother. “He’s a good guy, he sets a good path for me,” said True.
Coach Poirier wants this season to be great and influence his players, “To always make the winning effort every second of every tryout, practice, scrimmage, game. They are all the same. We will only be as good as the effort made on a daily basis. If we make a genuine winning effort, everything else take care of itself.” added Coach.
When playing in a game, True is a leader. “He’s a great player. He is a winner and a calm person on and off the court.” said teammate and fellow senior Noma Okundaye. “I love his patience on the court. He lets the game come to him and goes with the flow.” said Okundaye. “He can speed up the pace or slow it down, he’s a great point guard and leader.” added Okundaye.
Coach Poirier had a lot to add about True. “Hardworking and leadership,” said Poirier. “He is a point guard who is always communicating with teammates. He is an excellent leader. He demonstrates that same leadership off the court. Keegan is a winner. The next school he attends will be lucky to have him either as a student-athlete or just as a student. This is the type of person you want in your dorm, dining hall, classroom or basketball court. He is a person you would definitely want to refer to as an alumni. The school that does not accept him is missing out.” said Coach.
Good luck to True and the rest of the boys Varsity Basketball team as they move through the 2013-2014 season.