Weitzel signs hoops scholarship

Joining Chris Weitzel as he signed with Freed-Hardeman Thursday were his parents, Don and Sandee Weitzel (seated), and standing, from left, FHU assistant Ryan Parnell, WCHS assistant Alan Smith, WCHS head coach Ryan Smith and FHU head coach Jason Shelton.

During his senior year, the 6-foot-9 center averaged 12.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, earning all-district and all-region honors along the way.

Weitzel was joined for the signing by his parents, Don and Sandee Weitzel, coaches Ryan and Alan Smith, his younger sister, Aubree, and FHU head coach Jason Shelton and assistant Ryan Parnell.

‘As with a lot of post players, Chris’s best basketball is in front of him,’ Shelton said. ‘He has good length, good hands, and a nice touch around the basket. His best attribute is his ability to run the floor. Coach Smith and his staff have emphasized that with Chris throughout high school.’

Freed-Hardeman is a Church of Christ-affiliated school located in Henderson, Tenn., with an enrollment of 1,934 students. The Lions compete in the TranSouth conference, and last year balanced 20 wins against 11 losses.