Drew Merrow

Attitude and effort. This phrase from Coach Josh has been an encouragement in the good times and in the bad times. From the heartbreaking loss in the 2016 championship to the win the following year, this motto has defined the Force and has been the inspiration behind my game. I would like to thank Coach Josh for teaching us to always control our attitude and effort, the only two things we can always control. It has been these values that have led to my favorite moments of my basketball career: winning the Force defensive MVP award my junior year and accomplishing every player’s dream in hitting the go-ahead shot in the state championship. Thank you Coach Josh for all the sacrifices you have made and for all the time you have put into this team. I would also like to thank my parents for investing many hours into the Force so that I could play basketball. Many people have contributed to my basketball career throughout the years, and I am thankful to all of them. I have really enjoyed my time on the Force, and I am thankful to Coach, my parents, and my teammates for making all this possible.
My favorite Bible passage is Romans 14:3-4, “Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.” This passage shows how we may not always be of the same mind, but we are all united as God’s people. Many times throughout my years on the Force we have not been of the same mind. However, when we humbled ourselves and united as a team, we have been successful. I am most thankful for this gracious opportunity I have had to come together with this team to accomplish a common goal.
As I complete my senior year, I am excited to attend LA Tech this fall to study cyber engineering and am looking forward to the years to come.

Sam Wolfe

I am the oldest of five children, but I am the favorite.

My favorite bible verse is Galatians 6:9 “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up”

My favorite highlight of my 11 years of playing organized sports, I would have to say is between either winning the 2016-2017 ACEL state basketball state championship, winning the 2017 T-cal football state championship, or being named All State Defensive End and runner up All State Wide Receiver.

After graduation, I will attend Louisiana Tech and pursue a degree in Physical Education with plans to continue after my degree to specialize in Adapted P.E. so I can work with special needs students and athletes.

In no particular order I would like to thank my mom and my dad, for all the sacrifices they have made to make sure I had the best childhood possible and all the people who have helped me along the way to my last year of high school. I want to thank all of the coaches I’ve had throughout the years, who have all made an impact on the man I am today. I would like to thank Coach Shane Goodman and Coach Josh Garrett for giving me and the rest of the team their time, patience, and knowledge of the game of basketball, Y’all changed my mind about the game and made me fall in love with every part of it; the long practices, the conditioning practices at the track, the seemingly endless suicides, the wins, losses, lessons, and everything in between. I owe every accomplishment I have in this sport to you both.

Aaron Alexander

Aaron’s favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:31 “…If God is for us who can be against us?”. The youngest of six children, he enjoys duck hunting and training his retrievers. He has been homeschooled his entire life. Aaron plans to attend Mississippi State University and study engineering. Aaron would like to acknowledge and thank the Force family for welcoming him as one of their own and showing him what it means to truly be a part of a team, especially you, Malachi! I will remember the memories I have experienced here for a long time to come. He would like to say thank you to his mom and dad for allowing him the opportunity to be a part of the Shreveport Force and being there during the late nights and early mornings throughout his high school journey. But most importantly Aaron would like to thank his parents for their unmatched love and support both on and off the court.

Eric Clampitt

This is my fourth year playing Force Basketball. I had never picked up a basketball prior to joining FORCE, and it’s been a great experience. I have learned a great deal from my team mates and want to thank them for their support and friendship over the years. I also want to thank Coach Josh for pushing me to be a better player and a better person. I am currently enrolled in classes at Bossier Parish Community College and plan to transfer to Louisiana Tech and major in Aviation. I would like to thank my parents for educating me, loving me, and supporting me. I would like to thank my siblings for being my biggest fans and always willing to travel and cheer for Basketball. My favorite bible verse is Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Cade Shaw

Cade’s favorite scripture is First Timothy 4:8. “For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life, and also for the life to come.” He has earned a 4.0 GPA throughout high school, and currently takes classes at LSUS. His favorite highlights of his basketball career are his 46 point, 24 rebound game in the state homeschool tournament of his Junior year, and winning the league championship with his team his Freshman year. His awards include first team all state honors the past two years, and being selected to the National Homeschool Big South All-Regional First Team. Cade is undecided of his college plans. Cade would like to thank his mom and dad for supporting him throughout his career, and his brothers and teammates Cameron and Coleson for helping him improve and supporting him. He would also like to thank his Grandparents for faithfully attending almost every game he ever played in, from little league to High School. He would like to thank his coach Josh Garrett for his selfless devotion and sacrifice for the team, as well as being a strong role model for his team to look up to. Lastly, he would like to thank his Force teammates from the past 5 years for always having his back, and the Force fans and families for their support and dedication to the team.