By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor
WEST POINT – The Springville Tigers are in the midst of another successful season that has seen some stiff competition and some very impressive performances from Brandon Easterwood’s group of boys, none more so than Brodie Frederick.
Springville’s Brodie Frederick celebrates his milestone of 1,000 career points with his teammates.
Credit: Melissa Frederick
Frederick, the team’s leader from last year, came into his senior season with one notch in his belt at Springville as he broke the charge record for the Tigers on February 8, 2023, taking stepping in front of a St Clair player to jump Deondre Woody on the all-time list. Woody held the record for 12 years before Frederick broke it.
On Saturday, in the West Point Christmas Tournament, Frederick continued to etch his name in the Springville record books during their 57-44 win over Holly Pond. Brodie tallied his 1000th point as a member of the Springville Tigers basketball team in this game, making him only the seventh player to ever do so, and the first since 2010.
Head coach Brandon Easterwood said the following about his star player, “Brodie has unbelievable drive and competitive nature that makes him want to be the best at whatever he does. He’s always ready to take on the next challenge. It has been exciting watching him go from all time charge leader in his sophomore year to the 1,000-point club his senior year. He has grown up as a leader on the court and he is now our team captain. I’ve enjoyed having the privilege of coaching him. It’s been a great run.”
Easterwood continued, “Brodie also understands the impact that his teammates have had in helping him achieve this goal. I hope our players understand the impact they have on our success. When one achieves, we all achieve.”
Frederick joins Brandon Moore (c/o 1990), Al Rayburn (c/o 1990), Ben Beatty (c/o 1992), Avery House (c/o 2001), Sam Tremble (c/o 2009) and Matt Margavio (c/o 2010) in the 1,000-point club.
“I am obviously very happy about achieving this goal,” said Frederick. “My hard work is paying off. Also, I am very proud to have great teammates and coaches that have helped me to get here.”
Frederick and the Tigers sit at 11-6 (1-1 in region) and travel to cross-town rivals Moody on Saturday.
