Pride earned the honor after an MVP performance at the Ripley County Tournament.
Cole Pride holds the Ripley County Tournament Trophy following the Bulldogs 67-64 win over South Ripley. Photo by @BulldogsBville.
(Batesville, Ind.) - A big time performance at the Ripley County Tournament has garnered Cole Pride statewide recognition.
On Tuesday, the Batesville senior was named the IBCA District 3 Player of the Week for Week 10 of the high school basketball season.
Pride, the Ripley County Tournament MVP, led his team to the tournament title.
In the first round against Jac-Cen-Del, Pride went 12-14 from the field for 31 points. He added eight rebounds, two steals, and three blocks in the 64-42 win.
Pride tallied a double-double in the championship game against South Ripley with 18 points and 18 rebounds.
This season, Pride leads the Bulldogs in scoring (17.3) and rebounding (9.0).
Very proud of @ColePride_ and how hard he works. Wether on the floor, in the weight room, or in the classroom, he always gives his best. Fun kid to coach because he is so coachable. Congrats! 💙💪 https://t.co/Kr4kwbvLyD
— Coach Garrett (@coachagarrett) January 10, 2023
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