For just the second time in program history, Jeffersonville boys basketball has climbed the mountain top. It's been more than 30 years since the Red Devils last state championship.Head coach Sherron Wilkerson was apart of that squad in 1993 맥스카지노� and has now experienced that feeling as a head coach."I think, for me, it's a little bit different," said Wilkerson. "As a player, obviously you have a dream to win a state title. We're fortunate to be able to do that. but as a coach, look at it a little bit differently because this is their dream. You know, this is something that these kids are workforce and, the third grade."And the path to a state title was very similar to his playing days. The Red Devils lost in the final four of Wilkerson's junior year before winning the state title in his senior season. "We got beat in the semifinal of the Final Four of the championship. We were up six with 30 seconds left to go against Richmond, and they banked in two or three three-pointers. Sent it in overtime. We got beat." said WilkersonAlmost identical to the 2025 group, who won this year's title after a loss in the final four last year. "Last year for our guys their junior year, semi state finals to go to the state championship game. We're up six with a minute and 20 seconds left and we get beat. So the similarities were really, really eerie. And in regards to how we ended up winning the state championship the following year." said Wilkerson.This 2025 team will forever be known for their efforts on the court but has built a bond that goes beyond the game of basketball. "One important thing he instilled in me is how you do one thing is how you do everything." said senior PJ Douglas. "So you're not going to come out here on the court locked in discipline, giving it your all. If you're not doing it in the rest of your life. And that's one thing that's definitely gonna stick with me." said Douglas. "Just doing everything with max effort and like making sure we do everything to get a 100% result and not shortcutting anything. If we put the work in that we know we can get a result," said senior Michael Cooper. "I can't even begin to start, I mean, he's taught us a lot. " said senior Tre Singleton. "But probably the most important thing I'll say he's taught us is, you know, just to be a professional in all aspects of your life, you know, showing up on time. Actually being early, you know, if you're on time, you're late he likes to say. He teaches us a lot of stuff. So I'm just thankful," said Singleton.And it also works the other way around. "I have grown more over the last three years from coaching these kids, then I have in any part of my coaching career." said Wilkerson. "They were so focused on accomplishing their goal and the work that they had put in, put a lot of pressure on me to make sure that my game was intact."Wilkerson becomes just the sixth person to win a state title as a player and coach at his alma mater."It's a great honor. you have to have the right players to be able to do this." said Wilkerson.