The man, the myth, the quiet assassin — Anthony Bergeron. (John Fisken photos)
Senior Night, eyeballing mom Avis Mitchell.
Dr. Dunkenstein. (Shelli Trumbull photo)
Anthony Bergeron was the quietest hoops sensation I’ve ever met.
The former Coupeville High School basketball stud (who could also get up in the air and haul down a pass or two on the football field) let his game speak for itself.
And it did.
In the two seasons he played as a Wolf, Bergeron took huge strides. Literally.
He went from a tentative player at the start of his junior campaign — the first time he had played organized basketball — to a high-flying, 20-point-a-game, slam-dunking highlight machine by the time he was a senior.
Bergeron was the lone Coupeville hoops star on the boys’ side of the game who could take a game over last season and simply dominate. When he was on and clicking, it was a thing of beauty.
Not that you would know it by his demeanor, however.
He was never one to throw out his chest and thump it during a game.
Bergeron treated his opponents, and the game itself, with respect, a trait most likely handed down from his mom, Avis Mitchell, a highly-respected local coach.
Anthony had a playful side, which you could see come out during practice and warmups.
But when the game tipped off, he was all business and it was a pleasure to see him take such an upward surge in his ability and confidence.
Soon, he will be playing college ball, and continuing to impress us all.
But today, since it’s his birthday, we’ll make him slow down for just a second.
You were, and are, a genuine class act, on the court and off, Mr. Bergeron.
We, your fans, were privileged to bear witness to your rapid growth and were blessed to have you join Wolf Nation even for a relatively short time.
Best wishes as you go forward. Keep showing them your talents run deep.
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