Gryphons fall to Franklin Road | Collierville Independent

The St. George’s Independent School basketball season came to a close Saturday as they fell to Franklin Road Academy 55-52 in the DII-A sub-state game. While the season ended prematurely, the 2013-14 season was one the most successful in school history. The 24-1 record during the regular season set an all-time school high for wins and winning percentage. The Gryphons also boasted a perfect 12-0 record in region play. At the end of the regular season, the Associated Press ranked the Gryphons as the No. 1 private school in the state. Three members of the team were selected to the All Region team in juniors Justin Wertner and Connor Green, and freshman Chase Hayden. Two others were selected as Honorable Mention, Colin Kraus (senior) and Noah Pope (freshman). Wertner was named the District Player of the Year and is one of three Mr. Basketball finalists for DII-A.  On the season, he averaged 21 points, 8 rebounds, and set a school record for three pointers made in a season (87). Front row, from left, are Coach Nick Trentman, Corey Jones, Noah Pope, Colin Kraus, Jack Dunavant, Chase Hayden, Logan Parsons, Justin Scott and Coach Cole Hoppe. Back row, from left, are Christian Despeaux, Davis Selberg, Connor Green, Jack Matula, Justin Wertner and Head Coach Jeff Ruffin.