Out of breath and tired, they want to stop but they remember the joy of lifting the trophy up.
The girls’ basketball team prepares for the upcoming season after winning the regional championship last year.
“I learned what it meant to be a team and work together towards our goals,” junior Emma McNally said.
“In the beginning of our season, our goal was to win our league, districts, regionals, and then states. So, we learned that if we want this, it all depends on our goals and how we work together as a team. This season, I will be a leader and continue the bond that the team had last year.”
This year, the girl’s season starts on Dec. 9, where they will face off with Anchor Bay. This season, they will have to rebuild because they only have six returning players. They also welcome six new players this season.
“We’ll face challenges because we will have a majority new team with only six returning players,” junior Lia Raciti said. “It may take a little time for people to adjust and to build team chemistry. To overcome this, we will try to build chemistry early on with team dinners and open gyms. The returning players will be good leaders and model for the newer girls to help them.”
The girls’ basketball team not only won a regional Championship last winter, but made it to the state quarterfinals, playing West Bloomfield. This was a historical moment for the school since they hadn’t won a regional championship in 40 years. Therefore, the girls plan to make history again this year.
“My team motivates me during the season because we work hard together to win together,” junior Sarah Leeseberg said. “My ultimate goal is to win districts.”
With practice, communication, and dedication, the girls begin the season with hopes to lift up a trophy once again.
