Eagles Add Petkau
Steven Petkau has joined the 2020 recruiting class after signing his letter of intent to play at Emmaus.
Petkau is described by Coach Graw as "Exactly the type of student athlete that we want here to help build this program up. His Character and faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is what drove me to put so much effort into recruiting him. We put a huge premium on character and living for Jesus in our program. Steven also excels in the classroom with a 3.7 high school GPA so we are expecting great things from him in that regard."
During his high school career, Steven's team earned 2 Conference Championships, 2 Regional Championships, and won their Sectional Semi-Final game before the season was cut short this year due to COVID-19. Petkau averaged 11.4 Points, 6.1 Rebounds, 2.8 Assists, 2.2 Steals, and 1.7 Blocks this past season. He was also named team Co-MVP and Co-Captain as well as earning 2nd Team All-Conference honors.
"This is big time; From the basketball standpoint we have gotten better today!" Exclaimed Coach Graw, "Steven is a program changer. As a 6'5" guard he has the ability to drive and fly with a side business in creating posters. His uncanny athleticism and length will make him a premier defender and you can expect to see many deflections and transition dunks. We are going to be a very exciting team to watch next year!"
Steven shared "I chose Emmaus because of the smaller community, the emphasis on a Christ-centered culture, and the opportunity to continue playing basketball." He added, "I'm excited to be a part of the basketball program because it gives me a chance to develop as a player as well as to help build a successful program. After my senior basketball season was cancelled one game shy of making the Wisconsin state tournament, I'm extremely motivated to build a successful program."
Steven plans to study Business Administration at Emmaus.
