Updated Sunday January 22nd at 11:15 AM
Well a superstar player is on the way out at Orion.
Maddie Novak has left the Dragons and Orion High
School. She will enroll at Birmingham Detroit Country Day for the remainder of
the season. Novak will be eligible to play next season for the Yellow Jackets.
The Dragons are in the midst of a 3-7 season so far under
first year coach Kevin Kopec. Orion will have ten games left to turn things
around this season.
Novak has struggled this season point wise but had 23 points
against Pontiac Notre Dame Prep in a 52-51 win and 17 points against Harrison
in a 50-49 loss for her now former team.
Novak next season will join a Birmingham Detroit Country Day
team loaded with talent.
Thoughts.
This is a big loss for the Dragons with Novak’s departure. They will miss her scoring and playmaking ability but this has the potential to be a win-win for both sides.
Orion still has players whom can play in Lauryn Van Loon, Cameron Coltrin,
Delaney Bryce, Sophie Wyborski, Tessa Nuss, Sophie Canine, Paytin Shadaia, and
Shannon Falter. Many of them have had the experience playing with Kopec at the Junior Varsity level.
For Novak, this is a fresh start in Birmingham and to continue her career as a Yellow Jacket.
Stay tuned to OAA Now for complete coverage on this
developing story.
I don't claim to know the individual situation, but it's disappointing to see all of the transferring from school to school, for the purpose of being in a winning situation. Sports teaches us many life lessons, and develops leadership skills. Part of which is learning how to handle adversity, and work thru challenges. I wish the young lady all the best, but would've been fun to see her in the OAA White a little longer.
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