Coleman Earns Gamer of the Week
Teays Physical Therapy Center, Inc. and The Putnam Herald are pleased to present this week’s male Gamer of the Week to Ben Coleman of the Calvary Baptist Academy Boys Basketball team.
Ben Coleman of Calvary Baptist Academy had an impressive end to the 2021-22 season. In the regular season finale against rival Teays Valley Christian, Coleman scored 30 pts in the 85-65 victory to help Calvary improve to a 19-1 regular season record. This season, Coleman surpassed the 1000 career point milestone and averaged 15.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. “The season has been going well, we have continually improved throughout the season. Our team chemistry has been getting better and I have been finding my game and stepping up more, especially the past few games,” said Coleman. “I have just been focused on staying in the right mindset, and not getting ahead of myself,” the senior continued.
Coleman helped lead the top seeded Calvary Baptist Academy to its third consecutive West Virginia Christian Athletic Tournament Championship. Coleman averaged 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists in just 24 minutes per game during the tournament. Calvary defeated Pipestem Christian Academy 92-38 in the first round, Mount Hope Christian Academy in the semi-finals 73-39, and Greater Beckley Christian 64-50 in the championship game.
“Ben is one of our leaders. He is quieter but leads by example. During the summer, he is always trying to get the guys in the gym. I have kids in the school and he is a good role model for them and the younger athletes,” said coach Spencer.
Coleman started playing basketball in sixth grade, and has enjoyed playing ever since. When discussing role models, he pointed to his mother off the court and Steph Curry on the court. Looking ahead, Coleman plans to play basketball in college and is still evaluating his options.
Please look for other local high school athletes to be named in next week’s male Gamer of the Week Sponsored by Teays Physical Therapy Center, Inc., and The Putnam Herald.