Triton's Everett Wins TresterINDIANAPOLIS - Triton senior Jordan Everett wasn't celebrating a state championship, but he was still honored Saturday in Indianapolis.
Following Triton's 59-55 loss to Indianapolis Metropolitan, Everett was named the recipient of the Class 1A Arthur L. Trester Award for Mental Attitude.
"Jordan's a leader for us," Triton coach Jason Groves said. "That's one thing he developed a lot this year - he became a vocal leader. He'd get on kids if they weren't doing the right thing and he leads by example, too."
By winning the award, the Everett family now has two of the trophies at home, as Jordan's older brother, Jacob Everett, won the same award in 2008.
"It's a very prestigious award," Jordan said. "It's an honor to have my brother win it, then I follow in his footsteps. It's pretty cool."
When Jacob won the award, his Trojans actually won the state championship, defeating Indianapolis Lutheran 50-42, but that wasn't the only difference between the two.
While battling cancer, the Everetts' father, Bryan Everett, had to miss Jacob's championship game, but was on hand to see Jordan play then receive the Trester Award.
"I'm very glad to have my dad here," Jordan said. "He went through cancer and missed the game in 2008, so I'm thankful he was here today."
With Bryan in attendance, the entire Everett family was intact to take a photo with the $1,000 scholarship check, which was presented to Triton High School in Jordan's name.
"I can't say enough about them," Jordan said about his parents, Bryan and Jill. "They're great parents. They did do a pretty good job, going two-for-two (with Trester Award winners)."
And Groves has reaped some of the benefits of the Everetts' parenting.
"The main thing is they're both great kids, on and off the court," Groves said about Jordan and Jacob. "They're very coachable and exemplify what I'd like Triton basketball to be about. It's kids that excel in the classroom, are good citizens, good friends and good basketball players as well. I can't say enough about both of them."
In his final high school game, Jordan scored 12 points, hitting four of the five three-point shots he took, while also posting five rebounds and a steal.
"It's a tough way to go out," Jordan said. "You want to go out with a win, but just getting here is definitely an honor."
