Two Players Reach 1,000 Point Club

Four years ago, Ben Sackett  and Naomi White came to Lyndon State College to hoping make the team and play basketball.

Head coach John Krupinski has coached Sackett the entire time. Krupinski says Sackett has been a big help to the teams he's coached over the past few years.

"It's always nice to have those guys like Ben," said Krupinski.  "Ben's been consistent over these past four years and he's been a big part of the team."

Sackett is a local product, who was born and raised right here in Lyndonville.  Once he was done with high school, he didn't have to far to go, as he chose Lyndon State College.

Coach Krupinski had high-regards for Sackett, and he believes he will be remembered for his basketball success.

Sackett is shooting 37 percent from the field this year, while averaging 30 minutes a game.  Sackett's game is pretty well rounded, but part of it in particular sticks out above all the rest.

"Ben Sackett has been one of the best, if not the best, shooters in Lyndon State College history," said Krupinski.

"He's also worked really hard to improve other parts of his game.  He's taken on a leadership role and shown the young guys what it takes to be on a college team and play a full season."

Sackett has been very successful over his career at Lyndon.  Just last week Sackett scored his 1,000th point in his Lyndon State College basketball career.

Although Coach Krupinski said he was focused on the game, he said he was glad to see Ben achieve such a great accomplishment.

"It was a really nice moment for Ben," said Krupinski.  "I was glad to see such a hard working guy hit this milestone."

Sackett and the entire men's basketball team are hopeful that the team can continue their current success and carry the momentum into the playoffs.

White's Journey

Naomi White boasts many of the same qualities as Sackett did. She has been a very efficient outside shooter who can score in droves.

Things have not changed for White over her four years here at LSC. The senior is averaging nearly 12 points per game, shooting over 30 percent from beyond the arc.

She has also been on a rampage lately, scoring 20 points in two of her last three games. In fact, White was able to cash in the first eight points of the Lady Hornet's game against Johnson State College, forever entrenching in the 1,000 pointclub. .