United Boys Basketball Look to Maintain Focus After Hot Start

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The United Red Storm boys basketball team is off to a great start this season, sporting a record of 11-1. The Red Storm had a great week of basketball this past week as they captured 3 victories. United started their week with a victory over Augusta-Southeastern on the road by a score of 54-47. The Red Storm then kicked off their holiday tournament, defeating West Central and Midwest Central by comfortable margins. Head coach Doug Dennison is proud of the way the team continues to play for one another insetad of individually. He would like to see his team stay focused throughout the entire 32 minutes of the game.

United Red Storm boys basketball coach Doug Dennison

United will take on West Prairie tomorrow night in another day of their round-robin holiday invitaitonal, before ending the tournament on Friday against Ridgewood. With West Prairie and Ridgewood currently at 2-1 in the tournament, United is looking forward to the challenge and hopes to stay focused for all 32 minutes of each game.

For the entire interview with Dennison, go the SPORTS PODCAST section.

***Story by Ben Anderson***

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