Benton Harbor Boys Basketball Coaches Discuss Season

Coaches from area high school teams share insights on the current basketball season.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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This week's episode of the sports podcast "The Coaches" features interviews with coaches from three local high school basketball teams: Our Lady of the Lake, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Boys Basketball. The coaches discuss the current season, player development, and expectations for the remainder of the year.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially basketball, are an important part of the community in Benton Harbor, Michigan. These interviews provide insight into the state of the local basketball programs and the perspectives of the coaches leading them.

The details

The podcast episode includes interviews with the head coaches of the three featured teams. They discuss their teams' records, key players, and strategies for the season. The Benton Harbor Boys Basketball coach talks about the challenges of rebuilding the program and developing young talent. The Michigan Lutheran coach shares how their team has exceeded expectations so far. And the Our Lady of the Lake coach discusses their goal of returning to the state tournament.

  • The podcast episode was recorded and published on February 14, 2026.

The players

Our Lady of the Lake Boys Basketball Coach

The head coach of the boys basketball team at Our Lady of the Lake High School, a private Catholic school in Benton Harbor.

Michigan Lutheran Boys Basketball Coach

The head coach of the boys basketball team at Michigan Lutheran High School, a private Christian school in the Benton Harbor area.

Benton Harbor Boys Basketball Coach

The head coach of the boys basketball team at Benton Harbor High School, the public high school serving the city of Benton Harbor.

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What they’re saying

“We've got a young team this year, but they're working hard and improving every day. I'm excited to see how far we can go.”

— Benton Harbor Boys Basketball Coach (The Coaches* podcast)

“Making it back to the state tournament is our goal. These players have put in the time, and I believe they have what it takes to get us there.”

— Our Lady of the Lake Boys Basketball Coach (The Coaches* podcast)

“Nobody expected us to be this competitive this season, but these guys have really come together as a team. I'm proud of the effort they've put in.”

— Michigan Lutheran Boys Basketball Coach (The Coaches* podcast)

What’s next

The coaches will continue to lead their teams through the remainder of the high school basketball season, with playoffs and state tournament berths on the line.

The takeaway

High school basketball is an important part of the community in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and the coaches featured in this podcast episode are working to develop their players and build successful programs that can compete at the highest levels.