Cedarville Pirate, Austin Cluck, is preparing to “Fly Like an Eagle” after he signed his letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Williams Baptist University. Cluck saw great success during his time as a Pirate averaging 15.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. He shot 45.3% from a 3-point distance and made 91.3% of his free throws. During the 2021 season, Cluck led the Pirates to a Regional Runner-Up honor and a berth into the 3A State Basketball Tournament. Cluck earned 3A All-Conference, 3A All-State, and 3A All-State Tournament Team.
Cluck was equally as impressive off the court excelling in the classroom and earning the Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship, which requires a 32 on the ACT, along with being named one of the four valedictorians at Cedarville High School. “I’m super excited to start on this new journey with the Williams Baptist Eagles,” expressed Cluck. “The Christian environment at WBU is something I’m very eager to be a part of, and I’m especially blessed to be able to play basketball as well. While I’ll miss Cedarville, for all its kindness, community, and unity, I look forward to joining this new family. I hope over these next four years, I’ll learn everything I can to be the best basketball coach and educator that I can be. More importantly, I’d like to grow in my faith and have true fellowship with a family of believers.”
Congratulations Austin, for choosing to continue the sport you love while furthering your education!
