By Brady O’Neil – News Editor

Marcus Townes is set to begin his final year of basketball a Law with a long stretch of home games in the first half of the season. 

“This season, I want to be someone that my teammates can rely on, whether that’s for leadership, energy, or just being there when they need it,” Townes said. 

Townes had nothing but great things to say about his teammates and how the team prepared for this season. 

“I think that we have a great group of guys who have the potential to do some really great things this year,” Townes said. “Everyone comes into practice ready to work, and you can tell this group cares about getting better and pushing one another.”

Townes has set some goals set for himself this season as well.

“My goals are to push myself to become a better all-around player and to help the team win as many games as I can,” Townes said.

Townes has been staying consistent with his workouts, open gyms, and team conditioning, while also making sure the team atmosphere is in a positive direction and that everyone is focused on improving as a group. 

“Marcus brings a lot to the team,” sophomore Dylan Gaillard said. “He shows up every day, ready to work, and that sets the tone for everyone else. When you have a senior leader who’s giving his full effort and attention to every aspect of the game, it makes it easier on us to continue to work.”

Townes also has some advice for the younger players who are considering joining the program.

“Don’t be scared to make mistakes,” said Townes. “Mistakes are part of the game; they will happen, but making those mistakes is how we improve as players and as a team. If we didn’t mess up, we wouldn’t be able to improve on anything. Just put in consistent effort, and you will see the results show up.”

As a senior, Townes is also responsible for holding his teammates accountable and helping them on and off the court. 

“Marcus helps the team because he doesn’t just point out mistakes,” junior Matthew Witteman said. “He will explain what you can do better and support you to keep going, which is great to have during tough practices and after tough losses.”

Townes has shown growth on and off the court over the past four years. 

“Marcus has grown immensely both on and off the court in his four years with us,” Head Coach Mr. McPartland said. “He has greatly improved as a communicator and talks frequently with the players on the court. He also relays messages during the off-season and makes sure our players get the information they need”.

With a strong core of knowledgable players by Townes’ side, he looks to lead the Lawmen to a strong year and is excited to enjoy the rest of his senior season.