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Monday, February 12, 2007
Home where Lions’ heat - er, heart - is
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s old and raggedy, but it’s the perfect place to watch a high school basketball game.
There is nothing like watching a game at Westlake’s Lions’ Den. From the dim lights to the unbearable heat, Westlake has one of the best basketball atmospheres.
Over the last three years, the Lions have been unbeatable at home. A large part of the Lions’ three-year dominance has been that the talent level was far more superior to their opponents. But an underlining factor has been the difficulty that opponents have in playing in the gym.
Shooters have trouble adjusting to the poor lighting. To complicate matters more, Westlake is generous with the heat system while full-court pressing foes the entire game. The temperature is set somewhere between baking and roasting. All these factors make it difficult on the opposing team and give Westlake a true home court advantage.
Over the years, I’ve been in several gyms, but the Lions’ Den ranks among the top in best places to view a game.
In the next couple of weeks, teams will start playing at neutral sites. The GHSA has selected places that are large and accommodating.
Where is your favorite place to watch a high school game? And why?
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