There are at least seven buses full of William Penn boys' basketball fans currently en route to Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center. Right now the arena is relatively quiet, as staff members prepare the arena for the 6 p.m. PIAA Class AAA title game that will be followed at 8 p.m. by William Penn's clash with District 1 runner-up Penn Wood for the Class AAAA title.
You may have heard the program has never won a state title and hasn't reached the state title game since 1949, despite a proud history of memorable teams.
William Penn coach Troy Sowers believes there is one factor that is propelling his team to unprecedented heights that may have been overlooked.
"These guys love playing basketball," Sowers said. "Chemin Lambert told me yesterday, he said: 'Coach, I wish we could play 20 more games.' I have to try and drive them off the court at practice."
Maybe joy really is underrated.
Sowers made sure to make a distinction between being content and feeling content with just making it to the state title game with five words: "We are not satisfied yet."
For a preview of the upcoming game, click here. Keep checking back here at The Lineup Card and at Gametime for more courtside updates throughout the afternoon and evening.
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