Haverford School holds off Episcopal in road win

 

By Anthony Dabbundo

After watching him spend most of his freshman year shooting predominantly threes, most people see Haverford guard Gavin Burke as purely a spot-up shooter.

They would be wrong.

It has not come easy for the 5-foot-10 point guard, but Burke has developed into an excellent two-way player. And against Episcopal Academy on Tuesday afternoon, his development over the last year was on full display.

Gavin Burke (above) had nine points and five assists to help Haverford past Episcopal on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

Burke scored nine points, and added an even more crucial five assists — and some tough defense as well — in the Fords’ 54-51 win over the Churchmen.

“He’s got about 35 games under his belt he’s a smart basketball player, so he picks up on what you show him very quickly,” Haverford head coach Bernie Rogers said.

During his freshman year, the sharpshooter made 61 shots, with 35 of them coming from beyond the arc. The difference this year has been his ability to get to the rim, where he scored six of his nine points on the afternoon.

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