By Matt Browning
The Haven boys basketball team graduated only one senior from last season and for that reason, Gatlin Rinehart is looking forward to what the 2024-2025 season has for the Wildcats.
“The new season brings new challenges, new experiences, and another season of being around people I like,” Rinehart said. “We had a really good team last year and we only graduated one senior. Obviously we are shooting for state because we have the talent and the coaching to get there.”
Rinehart described himself as a “streaky shooter to say the least” last season. All of his offseason work was to make him a more consistent.
“Some games I would be 0-for-4 and others I would go 7-for-8,” Rinehart said. “Some teammates and I have been in the gym trying to become more consistent shooters. We try to get to school early at least 2 days a week to get up some extra shots.”
With all of the talent back for Haven, Rinehart thinks his team can compete with any team in Class 3A. He also knows his performance will play a big factor, too.
“We’ve come up short two years in a row now in sub-state, so there is a lot of drive to get to where we want to be,” Rinehart said. “Last year we lacked a leader in the locker room and it hindered us sometimes. Along with becoming a more consistent shooter, being a better leader is at the top of the list.”
