Athlete of the Week: Charlie Moreland

Photos by Luke Hoffman

Senior Charlie Moreland scored 11 points in 27 minutes in Wednesday’s playoff game against Olathe South. He made 3/4 shots from behind the three point line and was 2/2 from the free throw line.

Q: How long have you been playing basketball?
A: I’ve been playing ever since I was about 4 years old.

Q: Why did you start playing?
A: My dad loves it and we watched KU basketball games so I just became really interested in it.

Q: When you started and when you were younger, did you plan to continue with it and keep being serious about it as you got older?
A: Yes I did. When I was younger I always wanted to be a KU basketball player, but once I realized that wasn’t going to work I really wanted to play for East.

Q: So do you not plan to continue with basketball into college and adulthood?
A: No I don’t, besides for fun.

Q: What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?
A: Probably the best part of my game is shooting and a weakness is defense.

Q: Do you have any basketball-related goals that you’re working towards?
A: This next week is big because we are trying to get to the state tournament in Wichita so we have a shot at a state championship, so that’s what we’re focused on right now.

Q: What lessons has basketball taught you that you can apply to other things you do?
A: I’ve learned that if you show up everyday and work hard, good things eventually come to you.

Charlie Moreland drives to the basket in a recent game against Leavenworth

Charlie Moreland prepares to catch a pass in East’s first playoff game against Olathe South

Charlie Moreland gives a hug to Senior manager Jackson Schultz in pregame

The Lancers will play Olathe North on Saturday, March 3rd at Shawnee Mission East at 6 o’clock.