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Dreadnaughts earn postseason awards
By Don Richter, Sports Editor
PUBLISHED: April 5, 2007
Dexter's boys' basketball team concluded its season last month with an 18-5 overall record and a 12-2 mark in the Southeastern Conference White Division.
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"I thought we would have a good team, but I thought our depth would be a problem," said Dexter coach Randy Swoverland.
Depth proved not to be a concern as the Dreadnaughts hounded and disrupted opponents all season, giving up only 40 points per game this year. In 23 contests, Dexter allowed 50 points or more in only three games.
The Dreadnaughts had a point differential of 11 points this year, winning by an average of 51-40.
"I thought we played close to our potential," Swoverland said. "As a coach, that's all you can ask."
Named Dexter MVP this year was Johnny Benjamin. The 6-foot-4 senior point guard also received the Roger Betz Award for leadership, competitiveness and work ethic. Benjamin finished the season averaging 8.5 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 2.5 steals per game.
Senior guard Scott Ruhlig received the team's Most Improved Award.
The Defensive Player of the Year for the Dreadnaughts was sophomore guard Ryan Lemasters.
Earning the Hardest Worker Award for Dexter was senior C.J. Burhop.
Leading the Dreadnaughts in scoring this season was junior guard T.J. Fenske (6-2) with 12.3 points per game.
Senior forward James Nati (6-4) ended with an average of 10.1 points and 6 rebounds per game, while senior forward Rob Kuzon (6-3) had an average of 9.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per outing for Dexter. Junior center David Pisano (6-5) averaged 4.3 points per game, while Lemasters also averaged 4.3 points per contest.
Rounding out the Dreadnaught line-up this season were senior guard Matt Turley, senior forward Matt Brand, junior forward Don Knight and junior forward Kevin Novak.
Dexter shot 47 percent from the field this season and 38 percent from three-point range. The Dreads out-rebounded opponents 28-6 to 23.3 per game this year. From the free throw line Dexter shot 60 percent.
Swoverland this year was a memorable season.
"It was an enjoyable year," he said. "The guys were easy to work with. I'd coach forever if every year was like this."
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