Adra Greig is considered an all-round basketball player.
That quality is loved by Pen High Lakers coach Lesley Lacroix, who has always been able to count on the cross-country runner and soccer player in defensive situations.
“She’s always got that difficult defensive matchup,” said Lacroix, adding that Greig is one of the smartest kids she has met. “Last year she was a really timid offensive player, saw herself only as defence.”
However, both know there is room for improvement and they see it in the same area: offence.
The good news is that Lacroix has already noticed a change. In a game Jan. 3 against the Mount Boucherie Bears, Greig was the leading scorer with 12 points in a 49-47 loss. The Lakers returned from a tournament hosted by Mennonite Educational Institute during the weekend, and Greig had a strong performance in the opening game against Vernon Secondary. Trailing 33-14 at the half, Greig led a full-court press to a 40-38 score after three quarters. Despite their best efforts, the Lakers lost 62-52.
“Our scoring just couldn’t keep the tempo in the final quarter,” said Lacroix.
Realizing her weakness is shooting, Greig has been putting extra time in the gym. She is driven to keep improving.
“To improve is important especially in my last year,” said Greig, whose best success is finishing fourth in Grade 9 provincials. “You want to make it a good one.”
