Alex Wakefield - Concordia University
2012 East High Graduate. Alex is currently attending Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. Alex is working toward his degree in Exercise Science. As a sophomore at Concordia, Alex was a key contributor on the Bulldogs Junior Varsity team and was a role player in Varsity contests. For the Spartans, Alex led the team in points, rebounds, and steals his senior year. Alex earned the honors of being named to the Heartland Athletic Conference 2nd Team All-Conference team. Alex was a two-time Varsity letter winner (2011, 2012) for the Spartans. Concordia University 2014-2014 Game Schedule
Connor Long - Central Community College
2013 East High Graduate. Connor is currently attending Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska and is studying for a degree in Psychology. Connor's favorite Spartan basketball memory was the team's win over Lincoln High his senior year. "The combination of atmosphere, intensity and our ability to overcome adversity made for an awesome experience." Thus far the biggest shift for Connor from high school basketball to the collegiate level is the overall speed and athleticism of every player. "The thing I enjoy most about basketball is the dedication and commonality of hard work each player has with each other." Connor was a three year varsity letter winner (2011, 2012, 2013) for the Spartans. Central Community College 2014-2015 Game Schedule
Clayton Shepard - Midland University
2013 East High Graduate. Clayton is currently attending Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. Clayton is studying for a degree in Secondary Education - Mathematics. As a senior for the Spartans, Clayton averaged 13.1 points, 5.2 rebounds., and 5.1 assists per game. Clayton earned the honor of being a member of the 2013 All-City team. Clayton's favorite Spartan basketball memory was "scoring 20 points and 'winning big' while playing in front of the 1971 State Championship team" on the Team of Distinction induction night. Clayton was a three year varsity letter winner (2011, 2012, 2013) for the Spartans. Midland University 2014-2015 Game Schedule