PB Post Names Benjamin's Shelton Coach Of The Year

Girls varsity basketball coach Willie Shelton was named “Coach of the Year” by the Palm Beach Post’s Best of Palm Beach County Preps. The awards honor standout high school athletes and coaches. The winter awards celebrate high school standouts in basketball, soccer, wrestling, and girls weightlifting. 

Shelton was recognized by the Post for his role in guiding the Bucs to a 22-7 record, an eight-win improvement from last season, despite having only one senior on his roster. Senior Emma Laszewski, a forward for the team, was named to the Post’s First Team. She averaged a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds per game. She will continue her career as a student-athlete at Brown University in the Fall.

Buccaneer basketball standouts Casey Lewis, Jasmine Patrick and Deborrah Redmon were also recognized by the Post. Mark Cueto was named to the second team for boys basketball.

Junior Trevor Natalie was named to the boys’ soccer 2nd team. Emma Shirzad was named to the girls’ soccer 2nd team and Bella Craven received an honorable mention.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s athletes will be honored on June 18 at 6:00 p.m. during a live on-demand broadcast hosted by sports anchors Jesse Palmer and Sage Steele.





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