The "Thank You" boxes that we did this year, for all the Lone Peak Boys Basketball Sponsors.
Thanks to both of my Brothers for the helping with this project. Tyler had the boxes from his business www.Lettersleftbehind.com, and Stan stayed at Blue Sheep till midnight printing all the boxes for me.
Thank you so much. The "Thank You's turned out great and all the boys were able to get them to all the sponsors who have taken the ride once again this year with an amazing team and coach.
Inside the box we put, the Media Guide, the poster of the team, and this years theme and a copy of first article of the season.
This years theme for the Lone Peak Boys Basketball Team is "Riding for the Brand".
RIDING FOR THE BRAND
The term "riding for the brand" was an expression of loyalty to a man's employer or the particular outfit he rode for. It was considered a compliment of the highest order in an almost feudal society. If a man did not like a ranch or the way they conducted their affairs he was free to quit, and many did, but if eh stayed on he gave loyalty and expected it.
A man was rarely judge by his past, only by his actions. Many a man who came west left things behind him he would rather forget, so it was not the custom to ask questions. Much was forgiven if a man had courage and integrity and if he did his job. If a man gave less than his best, somebody always had to take up the slack, and he was not admired.
Louis L. Amour
Best-Selling cowboy western author
Neil K. Warner
There is no sense in trying to compare schedules.
Does Lone Peak have the toughest non-region schedule of any team in Utah prep basketball history?
It is tougher than Provo's non-region schedule in 1998 when the Bulldogs played the top two ranked teams in the nation?
More difficult than the one Timpview had when the T'Birds participated in the Slam Dunk at the Beach tournament and took on Dwight Howard's team?
Who's to say? But it is safe to say that Lone Peak's schedule will be brutally challenging.
Why make it so tough?
Just winning the Region 4 title will take all the experience against good teams the Lone Peak can get.
As the Knights prepare to tip off another season, Lone Peak will play at least six teams from out of state and could play as many as eight of its 11 non-region games against top teams from around the country.
Lone Peak coach Qunicy Lewis believes this year's schedule will pay off when it comes time to defend the team's 5A state title.
"Our guys need to get challenged. We need to have them ready," Lewis said. "They are some really good teams and those kind of things (tough non-region games) get you ready."
You can't argue with Lewis' philosophy. He has turned Lone Peak's program into the elite 5A program in the state. In his eight seasons as head coach, Lewis has a 161-31 record and has won four state titles.
There is no reason to think Lone Peak won't continue its domination. The Knights return four starters back from last year's state championship team that went 24-1.
Nick Emery, the reigning Utah Valley Player of the Year, is poised to have a monster junior season. He averaged 21.7 points per game last year and looks like how Chase Hansen played on the football field - in a league of his own.
"Honestly after having watched him, he's a better player than he was last year," Lewis said. "He's stronger and he's improved his dribbling skills. He can play the point or the two for us. I think he'll have a great year."
What makes Lone Peak so feared is the supporting cast that the Knights use to surround Emery. T.J. Haws, a 6-4, sophomore, is capable of taking over a game by himself. He averaged 13.8 points per game last year.
The Knights also return Talon Shumway, a 6-3, junior, who was named MVP of state championship game after he scored 19 points.
"He can play the two or three. He's strong and athletic and he can handle a four man defensively," Lewis said. "He makes it very difficult for a four man to guard him."
Lone Peak will use Hansen (6-4) in the post. The Valley Player of the Year in football will give Lone Peak the toughness it needs inside.
With all of the talent on this team it's easy to be overlooked and perhaps the most unsung player on the team is senior guard Brody Berry, who is a three-year starter. In last year's state championship game, Berry scored 10 points, had nine assists and seven rebounds and five steals. He does it all for Lone Peak.
In addition to those players mentioned, Lone Peak has several other players who figure to make an impact. Conner Toolson, a 6-2, junior, will give the Knights some additional shooting. Zach Frampton, a sophomore, could get some time on the court for his defense.
Adding to the depth of the team's frontline will be Cameron Gibbons (6-5), Mason Squires (6-3) and Josh Buck (6-4).
Lone Peak had hoped to have Eric Mika, a 6-7, junior, eligible. He lives in Lone Peak boundary, but had been playing at Waterford. His appeal to transfer to Lone Peak was shot down so he will have to spend the season being groomed for next year at the junior varsity level.
As for this season, when Lone Peak does play in Utah, the Knights will be worth the price of admission. Lone Peak had a 26-4 record in the summer, but didn't lose a game to a Utah team. The Knights open the season on Dec. 9 against Cottonwood and begin the season ranked No. 25 in the nation by ESPN.
"The level of play to win the 5A title this year have to be better than it was last year," Lewis said. "American Fork and West Jordan and us are all better teams," Lewis said. "I think we're definitely motivated to do well. This is a close-knit group. I can honestly say they're not concerted with who gets the credit.
They just want to win."
There is no sense in trying to compare schedules.
Does Lone Peak have the toughest non-region schedule of any team in Utah prep basketball history?
It is tougher than Provo's non-region schedule in 1998 when the Bulldogs played the top two ranked teams in the nation?
More difficult than the one Timpview had when the T'Birds participated in the Slam Dunk at the Beach tournament and took on Dwight Howard's team?
Who's to say? But it is safe to say that Lone Peak's schedule will be brutally challenging.
Why make it so tough?
Just winning the Region 4 title will take all the experience against good teams the Lone Peak can get.
As the Knights prepare to tip off another season, Lone Peak will play at least six teams from out of state and could play as many as eight of its 11 non-region games against top teams from around the country.
Lone Peak coach Qunicy Lewis believes this year's schedule will pay off when it comes time to defend the team's 5A state title.
"Our guys need to get challenged. We need to have them ready," Lewis said. "They are some really good teams and those kind of things (tough non-region games) get you ready."
You can't argue with Lewis' philosophy. He has turned Lone Peak's program into the elite 5A program in the state. In his eight seasons as head coach, Lewis has a 161-31 record and has won four state titles.
There is no reason to think Lone Peak won't continue its domination. The Knights return four starters back from last year's state championship team that went 24-1.
Nick Emery, the reigning Utah Valley Player of the Year, is poised to have a monster junior season. He averaged 21.7 points per game last year and looks like how Chase Hansen played on the football field - in a league of his own.
"Honestly after having watched him, he's a better player than he was last year," Lewis said. "He's stronger and he's improved his dribbling skills. He can play the point or the two for us. I think he'll have a great year."
What makes Lone Peak so feared is the supporting cast that the Knights use to surround Emery. T.J. Haws, a 6-4, sophomore, is capable of taking over a game by himself. He averaged 13.8 points per game last year.
The Knights also return Talon Shumway, a 6-3, junior, who was named MVP of state championship game after he scored 19 points.
"He can play the two or three. He's strong and athletic and he can handle a four man defensively," Lewis said. "He makes it very difficult for a four man to guard him."
Lone Peak will use Hansen (6-4) in the post. The Valley Player of the Year in football will give Lone Peak the toughness it needs inside.
With all of the talent on this team it's easy to be overlooked and perhaps the most unsung player on the team is senior guard Brody Berry, who is a three-year starter. In last year's state championship game, Berry scored 10 points, had nine assists and seven rebounds and five steals. He does it all for Lone Peak.
In addition to those players mentioned, Lone Peak has several other players who figure to make an impact. Conner Toolson, a 6-2, junior, will give the Knights some additional shooting. Zach Frampton, a sophomore, could get some time on the court for his defense.
Adding to the depth of the team's frontline will be Cameron Gibbons (6-5), Mason Squires (6-3) and Josh Buck (6-4).
Lone Peak had hoped to have Eric Mika, a 6-7, junior, eligible. He lives in Lone Peak boundary, but had been playing at Waterford. His appeal to transfer to Lone Peak was shot down so he will have to spend the season being groomed for next year at the junior varsity level.
As for this season, when Lone Peak does play in Utah, the Knights will be worth the price of admission. Lone Peak had a 26-4 record in the summer, but didn't lose a game to a Utah team. The Knights open the season on Dec. 9 against Cottonwood and begin the season ranked No. 25 in the nation by ESPN.
"The level of play to win the 5A title this year have to be better than it was last year," Lewis said. "American Fork and West Jordan and us are all better teams," Lewis said. "I think we're definitely motivated to do well. This is a close-knit group. I can honestly say they're not concerted with who gets the credit.
They just want to win."
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