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FROSH PLAYERS LOVE BEING A PART
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THE ROAD TO VARSITY: HARD WORK, SWEAT
STARS
OF THE LEGENDARY BASKETBALL AND NONSTOP PRACTICE MAKES THE GOOD
PROGRAM ATHLETES, GREAT!
Hard work, discipline and commitment are all attributes of some of the
kenric best athletes in the world; Kerri Walsh Jennings, Michael Phelps, Tom
SMITH (9)
“My favorite part about this Brady, and Serena Williams have all dedicated their lives to their sport
season is my teammates and it starts in high school.
because I really like all of Tryouts are nerve-wracking and when the roster is posted, and you
them. “ pray you made the team. This was the reality for the JV players this
year and they have come so far. They all contributed to the teams
success. For many of the players, Varsity is the goal, but the journey
charlie there is not easy.
DICK (9) “We need to play as a team, move the ball, have great defense, and
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“I like how much the coaches work hard in practice,” said Jamel Hollins (11).
care about the players.” Basketball is a game of technique and communication; JV worked to
refine those skills to better their chances in the league.
As the exciting season wrapped up, the next season’s training was
already under way. Seniors said goodbye to the program and wished
the best for the boys coming in to fill big shoes.
“I want the legacy to just be about team basketball. I want people to
remember how well we played as a unit. I have complete faith in the JV
team and I know when it’s their turn to step up, they will be ready. For
incoming Varsity players, just get ready for a new level of toughness and
play,” exclaimed Tyler Unger (12).

two ONE
leads,
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8. who’s open?: Jericho Gutierrez (10) keeps the
ball, looking for a teammate to get the play started.
TEAM 9. look at t hat form: Jamal Hodges (11) shows
perfect form while pulling up from way downtown!
JV PLAYERS AND CAPTAINS 10. jump ball: Cade Coles (11) goes up against a
COME TOGETHER TO CREATE Mullen player for the jump ball.
SUCCESS 11. t he boy s are back: Ethan Lang (10), Jamel
Being chosen by your peers as a leader Hollins (11), Jamal Hodges (11) and Jericho
Gutierrez (10) look on eagerly as their team storms
is one of the biggest honors a player on down the court with Varsity support.
any team can ask for. 12. s hut down: Ethan Lang (10) sets his pick,
“Tanner had all the characteristics you giving an opportunity for a teammate to go around
would look for in a captain. He was 3 5 12 him and score!
chosen because he has heart and a love 3. support ing t he bros: Tanner
for basketball,” said teammate Jordan Holtman (11) and Lian Morgan
Smith (11). Ramiro (11) joke as JV warms up.
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5 trait s of a
We all respect the player who celebrates 4. box out: Tyler Watters (10) is
1. 1,2,3...wolve s: The
boys huddle up during their teammates’ successes more than about to go up for a lay-up, pushing this 3. Positive attitude
player out of the way.
a time out. their own; somebody who encourages 5. hops: Jacob Burr (10) runs away GREAT TEAMMATE
2. two leads: Tanner
Holtman(11) and
and leads by example. The JV captains with the ball and goes up big!
1. Leader 4. Someone who stands
enclose all of these attributes to gain 6. lucky number 13: Brandon
Jacob Burr(10)
lead the team their teammates trust and respect. “We Handy (10) waits eagerly as Cade by your side
Coles(11) shoots a basket.
fearlessly, gaining all have each other’s back on and off the
7. move t he ball: Jamel Hollins (11) 2. Supportive 5. Hard worker and sets
their teammates trust court matter what,” said captain Jacob 6 moves the ball quickly to keep the
throughout the season. 2 Burr(10). 4 7 Blazers on their feet. an example

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WILLIAMS (10) REYES (10) GONZALEZ (10) FIGURES (10)
“ I know him [Alejandro] because “ He’s [Isaac] my friend from “ I met him [Deon] in middle “ I met him [Darius] in middle SPREAD BY
WINTER of Rahma.” preschool.” school.” school.” OLIVIA STUBBS
JV BOYS PHOTO CREDITS TO
BASKETBALL KYLIE WACHTER

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